Brianna's journey began 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.
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.
Chloe is a dedicated equestrian with 13 years of hands-on horse experience, beginning her journey at age 8 & receiving her first horse at 11. She has competed across a wide range of disciplines, including jumping & other English events, reining, ranch riding, barrel racing, & games. Now, she competes in rodeo for South Dakota State University, where she runs barrels & serves as treasurer. Her competitive background includes being a Michigan State 4-H Champion in multiple games events & earning Reserve Overall Champion honors at the county level. When she’s not competing or training, she enjoys spending relaxed days on the trail with her horses, valuing the balance between performance riding & simply enjoying time in the saddle.
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.
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.
The driving force behind Mars | Venus Equi-Pro LLC. With over 30 years of experience in the equine industry, she has dedicated her life to creating a unique and personalized breeding & training program that ensures quality & excellence for all equine enthusiasts. Specialized Disciplines: Western Pleasure, Barrel Racing, Vaulting, Endurance Riding, Hunter/Jumpers, Dressage, & Pleasure Cart Driving. She has trained & studied under respected professionals across the U.S., such as George Morris, Gene St. George, Monica Whitmer, Pascaline Cuvillier, Ali Anton, & others. She has a background as a Veterinary Technician in Texas, Equissage Certified Equine/Canine Massage Therapist, & has experience in breeding, training, & performance coaching. Casondra's work emphasizes clear communication, sound horsemanship, & horse-first education.
