Professionally educated & experienced trainer and riding instructor

About Barb Landis

 

Education

  • 1984- 1987 Westmore Davis International Equestrian Institute, Leesburg VA

    • Trained with Olympic medalist Tad Coffin, and Raoul DeLeon.

  • Clinic participant with: Sally Swift, Bert DeNemethy, Jack Legoff, Gunnar Ostergaard, Clinton Anderson

Experience

  • Over 30 years of professional experience

  • Since 2013, providing private instruction and training at various stables and private farms throughout the Twin Cities

  • Previously worked as Head Trainer at various stables including Horse Shoe Lake Stables (2007-2013); Mel-O-Dee Stables (1997-2007); Shadow Creek Farms (1995- 1997).

 

Horse Trainer and Riding Instructor

  • Highly positive, experienced, and effective instructor in horsemanship, with a focus on dressage and western dressage

  • Instructed students of all ages and levels from beginner to advanced.

  • Students have successfully competed through Regional and National Championships.

  • Strives to educate clients in knowledge of horses and horsemanship skills to help students grow and learn.

  • Safety and enjoyment are the highest priorities for all lessons.

  • Able to start green horses and train them to finished show horses and reliable mounts.

  • Provides coaching to students at shows.

  • Able to advise owners on purchase of horses