Meet our trainers

Rachel's resume spans over 20 years of equestrian experience in multiple riding disciplines including eventing,  jumpers, western, gymkhana and rodeo, as well as extensive experience starting and training young horses through natural horsemanship. Rachel prioritizes instilling a culture of confidence and positivity in all aspects of her business, from the barn atmosphere to her style of teaching. Her passion lies in helping her students reach their goals, whether that be learning how to canter or taking a young horse up the levels of eventing. When not teaching, you can find Rachel spending time with her family, tending to her amazing pastures, or competing throughout Area IX  with her mares Carrera and Peanut.

Anneliese has been riding since she was 6 years old and spent her childhood riding in the Show Jumping and Eventing circuits in California. She specializes in teaching the fundamentals of English riding in and out of the saddle, from grooming and tacking all the way up through jumping small courses. She has a special touch with our younger students, and helps run our kids programs and Sunrise Kids Summer Camp. Anneliese's passion in her life are her horses: Toffee, Harkin, Gemma and Gemma's new filly Kali!

 Erin grew up in Houston, Texas where she rode in  various disciplines including hunter/jumpers, reining, and trail riding. After moving to Colorado, Erin quickly fell in love with Eventing. Erin has a true passion for teaching and believes in fostering a positive and welcoming environment for people to develop a love for horses and a passion for the sport. Erin teaches kids through adults about the foundation of riding so that they are knowledgable and confident in whatever discipline they would like to explore. When not teaching, Erin can be found with her two horses: Cazadora and Frankie.