Brianna's journey bean with her first horse, Gypsy, in kindergarten. With a childhood filled with both English and Western showing - and a few fun play days along the way - her adult riding focus centers on training and conditioning western performance horses. She is currently training her mustang, Scout. Brianna brings a wealth of experience and a cal, supportive presence to every lesson she teaches.
As one of our founding members, Amanda brings experiences to the team with a strong foundation as an Animal Care Technician and Vet Tech. Her academic background in molecular and cell biology and chemistry adds a scientific edge to her role in both our lesson and breeding programs. Amanda has ridden in a variety of English disciplines including Hunters, Dressage, and Cross Country, but her heart lies in the Jumper ring and now in Barrel Racing, where her bold, "guts to glory" style shines. She plays a key role in evaluating bloodlines and selecting prospects for our program, and her deep compassion ensures every horse under our care receive individualized attention. Outside the barn, Amanda enjoys life on the farm and her two young boys.
Sammie specializes in hunt-seat, hunter-jumper, dressage, cross country, 3-day eventing, and fox hunting. Sammie spent over a decade showing in main-ring Arabian competitions and competed for the North Dakota State University Hunt-Seat Team. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, she brings a well-rounded, educated perspective to both horse care and instruction. Sammie's teaching style is rooted in her belief that horses not only help riders grow in skill, but also in self-awareness and confidence. She's passionate about learning, always encouraging her students to grow right alongside her. Though she enjoys working with mares, she has a soft spot for her own gelding.
Kynlee brings over 10 year of experience to our team with a strong background in barrel racing and pole bending. With three years of rodeo experience and six+ years competing in jackpots, she has earned notable achievements such as becoming a 2 time Tri-State Horseman's Association Intermediate Games Champion and qualifying for South Dakota 4H and High School Rodeo State Finals. Kynlee is currently a member of the SDSU Rodeo Team and is working toward her goal of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine specializing in performance horses. Her teaching style emphasizes trust, consistency, and hard work, helping students build solid partnerships with their horses while progressing toward their riding goals.
