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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