Meet Ariana

Ariana is known for her calm, patient, and empathetic approach with horses and humans. 

At the heart of her work is a passion for helping people develop a deeper understanding of their horses, recognize things from their horse's perspective, and build stronger partnerships through thoughtful communication.

Her work focuses on Liberty, Groundwork, and Dressage, with a philosophy rooted in the belief that Liberty and Groundwork aren’t just about what your horse can do -  they’re the most powerful tools for developing how your horse thinks, feels, and responds.

With a thoughtful attention to detail and a deep commitment to understanding things from the horse’s perspective, she has become widely respected for her ability to develop harmony and trust between horses and people.

Ariana’s mission is to help people develop the self-reflection, awareness, and skills to guide their horses in a compassionate, respectful way. Her approach helps each horse feel safe, relaxed, balanced, and confident while working towards goals.

Ariana has been a clinician at the International Liberty Horse Association's Liberty Festival, Midwest Horse Fair, Equine Affaire, and has presented at numerous other equestrian events across the country. 

She is a USDF Medalist, a National Dressage Pony Cup Champion, has earned two USDF All-Breeds Award titles, two ILHA Bareback & Bridleless Champion titles, and two ILHA Liberty Horse Champion titles.

What Others Are Saying

“Ariana is amazing! Her patience & ability to read & understand & communicate with the horse is amazing! I have learned so much to help calm my horse and help our communication.”

Robin

“Watching clinicians like Ariana teach methods that focus on reading and understanding the horse is incredibly encouraging to see. I hope her thoughtful & kind methods reach more people in the horse community so we can continue to develop a softer way with our equine partners.”  

Melissa