Footloose Farm-Creating passion to dance on horseback

"From the beginning, Katie has been excellent at motivating me to meet my goals while remaining patient and understanding of my particular needs as a rider. After riding with Katie for three years now and taking lessons regularly on many of her horses, I can easily say that she has been a guiding force in my development as a rider, and because of her guidance and training, I have met many of my goals and am excited about meeting my future goals with her assistance. When I started taking lessons with Katie, I had not ridden regularly for a few years and she took the time to help me relearn the basics, but also challenged me to keep things interesting and to motivate me to stick with it. Katie has remained flexible throughout my time with her and has provided me with a variety of experiences on different horses to meet my needs. This variety has allowed me to gain valuable experience as a rider and to get a better "feel" of horses in general. Success in the show ring is not my priority as a rider, but riding in schooling shows became an important goal-setting tool for me, and Katie was there through everything, giving me valuable advice and cheering me on through my failures and triumphs. Katie's dedication to me as a rider demonstrates her passion for the sport and also the time she has put in to listen and understand my goals. Because of the dedication she has given me and her talent for teaching, I can easily recommend Katie as a trainer and riding instructor." - Cassie Buntin, Manitowoc, WI