Gail Kelln and Wayne Kiehnau have run Liberty Equestrian Training Center
since 1989. With Gail’s background in classical dressage and teaching
people how to ride, Wayne’s background in starting and riding young
horses and both of their experience in managing different barns, it has
been a winning combination for years.
Gail Kelln is an advocate of classical dressage. Gail has been teaching
classical dressage for over 25 years and has ridden and studied under
international trainers such as Charles de Kunffy from Hungary and Colonel
Von Ziegner from Germany. Gail has an amazing eye when it comes to
working with horses and teaching students and an ability to teach you how
to feel what is going on with horse and rider. Gail will work with the
rider to achieve balance in the saddle and develop a true connection with
the horse.
Of Gail’s many successes with students, one that stands out is Jessica Jo
Tate (JJ). After 10 years of riding with Gail, JJ was able to go to
Europe and ride with Olympian Gyula Dallos. She has since gone on to be a
successful FEI Trainer and has also competed in the Young Horse World
Championships. Gail has had many other students who have gone on to their
own professional status as instructors, trainers, and working towards
being a judge.
Wayne Kiehnau has been training horses since the age of 18. For many years
he was working with Quarter Horses and competing in the Quarter Horse
circuit. Since partnering with Gail in 1989, he has changed his focus to
breaking young horses and training horses in classical dressage. A professional's
professional, Wayne has started horses for well-known trainers such as Ann Jennings of Pigeon
Creek Farm and Jayne Ayers of Hearthstone Farm.
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