Ulla Boysen, Head Trainer/Lessons, Instruction & Training:

Ulla Boysen has taught dressage in California and in the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years. Originally from Sweden, where she did her professional training, she now is a resident instructor/trainer at Wacky Nut Farm (WNF). In addition, Ms Boysen hosts clinics throughout Washington and other states, and along with Henrik Johansen, is the co-founder of “Positive Riding” – a logical and systematic approach to classical dressage. Jointly they hold clinics for riders and instructors across the U.S. Ulla’s teaching areas at WNF include: dressage lessons for horses and/or riders through advanced levels; longeing; long reining; cavaletti group, and free jumping. In addition, she accepts horses in training, full or part-time. Click here for more information.

Lesson Fees: Private $75 (45 min). Cavaletti or other group

                         lessons $35/rider

Horses have been part of Jo Wallace's life since growing up in Denmark. As a horse crazy kid, the highlight of each week was the Saturday pony group consisting of flatwork & jumping followed by hour long trail rides through the woods. Although she never owned a pony while living in Denmark, once she moved to the US as an adult, she had the opportunity to own 5 horses and a barn!

Jo will be teaching the beginners at Wacky Nut Farm. In her 20 years of being a part of the horse community on Bainbridge Island she has ridden with several instructors, taught children's riding lessons, and worked with a local equine veterinarian. Prior to joining Wacky Nut Farm, Jo taught literature and environmental studies at the University of Washington.

Beginners Lesson Fee: $75 (75 minutes, includes grooming, tacking up, and putting horse away, in addition to riding) on our horse.