About our instructors

Ellen (fondly known as Ellie) is a lifelong equestrian. She began riding family horses and her miniature pony in Western style as a young child. At age 9, she started lessons with a USPC instructor at an eventing barn. During her teenage years, she explored hunter jumper and dressage, becoming a high point winner with her first lease horse and enjoying showing other horses. Alongside her mother, she trained a pony for her younger siblings, who are now actively showing.

At 17, Ellie began leasing a young warmblood, training it to entry-level dressage and cross rails. After the lease ended, she acquired a pleasure-pointed paint mare, which helped her master neck reining and soft Western gaits. Ellie is dedicated to providing a strong foundation for riders to excel in any discipline.

Her teaching approach includes stretching, pattern work, and groundwork. She introduces weekly/monthly challenges such as bareback riding, lunging, stirrup less practice, discipline switching, and more. Ellie believes that determination and passion are key to becoming a good rider.