Paula wants her students to have fun and be creative in their riding. “I teach because I want riders to feel what is truly possible. If you can learn more about your horse, what motivates him and makes him interested in what you have to offer, then you can train effectively.” “Riding is about; feel, communication and partnership. Riders need to think from the horses perspective, and work with the horses mind.” says Paula.

If you work with the horses mind, the body follows. Paula’s concepts apply across disciplines and are tweaked to the specific discipline. Her ability to articulate her thoughts and ideas, and develop exercises are a recipe for success.

Her goal in teaching an understanding of the horse, is to get her students thinking and problem solving on their own. Then they are able to troubleshoot problems as they arise.

She has coached students in multiple disciplines including western events, eventing, dressage, hunters, jumpers, gymkhana, etc… Her students have gone on to compete successfully, locally, regionally and nationally.

She and her husband Jack have been teaching and training their entire professional lives. They own and operate a boarding and training farm just outside of Milwaukee, WI where they live with their two young children.