Sara Storch-Kay
Owner and Trainer
Sara is an FEI level dressage rider who has earned her USDF bronze and silver medals. She enjoys working with horses and riders of all disciplines and levels. Sara believes that improving the connection between horse and rider is essential for achieving competitive and recreational goals.
As a trainer, Sara specializes in utilizing classical dressage principles to improve the flatwork and ride-ability of horses from any discipline. She has experience training horses and ponies from every level, ranging from green broke to FEI level dressage horses. Sara believes in continuing education for all riders including herself; therefore, she trains with the Grand Prix trainers of Westmanton Stables and regularly clinics with International riders.
Sara is an effective and patient instructor with an excellent eye. Her students range from beginning dressage riders to advanced event riders, and everyone in between.
As a trainer, Sara specializes in utilizing classical dressage principles to improve the flatwork and ride-ability of horses from any discipline. She has experience training horses and ponies from every level, ranging from green broke to FEI level dressage horses. Sara believes in continuing education for all riders including herself; therefore, she trains with the Grand Prix trainers of Westmanton Stables and regularly clinics with International riders.
Sara is an effective and patient instructor with an excellent eye. Her students range from beginning dressage riders to advanced event riders, and everyone in between.
LAUREN PANIAN
Assistant Trainer
Lauren was introduced to horses at a young age, in the late 90’s. Growing up in Michigan at a small co-op barn where she primarily rode dressage. Lauren has spent her time exploring other disciplines and successfully competed in western reining on her high school equestrian team, Her first love is Dressage, which has been most of her background. Taking her passion and dedication for dressage she rescued a TB schoolmaster, rehabilitated him, continued training him, and showed him successfully through third level. Lauren has ridden a variety of horses from Green broke- Prix St. George and she is committed to developing her own riding and education to a top level. Lauren's compassion for horses inspired her to be trained in myofascial equine massage (2018) and this has expanded her ability to combine rider and horse needs with her lessons and training. Her foundation focuses on correct basics and proper horsemanship. Lauren enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with all riders and horses alike.