Experienced tutor in Horseback riding in Santa Ynez, Katja offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Katja is a wonderful instructor who always puts the needs of the horse first. She uses gentle, positive training methods and an understanding of both horses and humans to help both develop in a fun and enjoyable way. My horse and I have been able to achieve more than I ever thought was possible. I highly recommend her.

Katja is amazing. She not only understands and wants the very best for your horse but also for your partnership with you and your horse as well. She provides a great mix of ground and saddle work. I don't just consider her my trainer but also my friend.

My journey with Katja started almost 2 yrs ago when I was having issues with trying to train my 8 yr. old gelding Jax, on my own. It was heading for disaster when she stepped in and started us on a road to success in dressage both on the ground and under saddle. With her lifelong experience training horses and riders, and her outstanding abilities as a life coach, Katja is knowledgable, kind, and very effective at solving equine and human behaviors- the perfect combination for progressing in this demanding discipline. Jax and I both look forward to our lessons and owe all our progress to her, she is a wonder and pleasure.

Katja is so intuitive and gentle. She has a deep understanding of the equine mind. Her approach to teaching is based on patience, kindness and relationship building. She teaches you to listen to what your horse is saying, and in doing so, allows you to really develop a bond based on trust and mutual respect. She has been an integral part of the process of gentling and training my young, very apprehensive mustang- who, under Katja's mindful eye, is blossoming into a lovely dressage prospect. She is a joy to work with.