Grace is an experienced horsewoman with a passion for teaching and training the next generation. Her approach emphasizes the importance of a positive relationship between rider and horse to create safe and successful rides.

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Originally from western Michigan, she has dabbled in just about everything but her primary focus growing up was showing the hunters and all around events on the quarter horse circuit. Grace previously attended Michigan State University graduating with honors from their Equine Science associates program. While at MSU, her primary class focus was nutrition, breeding, and training at their premier Arabian horse facility.

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Her breadth of professional experience ranges from working with cutting horses to high-level performance eventers, hunters and jumpers. All of this has contributed to her belief in the need for a strong foundation of basics.

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She has had success both competing and teaching in the show ring as well. Not only has she competed at a high level herself, but also has tons of experience coaching IEA and YEDA teams. Guiding them through these show ring environments, Grace's patient consistency leaves riders with confidence and a positive experience, and sometimes a few ribbons as well!

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