A place where horse lovers can chase their dreams.
Horsemanship Lessons
We do not currently have any openings in the lesson program.
Pacific Northwest Equestrian Center is primarily an educational program, with a limited number of school horses and ponies available for students to learn on. At this time, our small program is currently focused on our currently enrolled youth who are pursuing leasing, competing, and moving towards horse ownership. We do not currently have a beginner riding lesson program, as much as we wish we had an unlimited supply of amazing lesson horses and available instructor hours!
We deeply value fostering a community of connection and learning, so please still join our mailing list, follow us on Facebook, and feel invited to our network of horse enthusiasts all the same.
Haul-In Lessons
For current horse owners and lessees who are able to haul to our facility, haul-in lessons with Laura Pauls may be available. Our program emphasizes riders who are interested in beginning to work cattle; our barn does have a flag!
Haul-in lessons are $85 for one hour of arena time/instruction, or you can purchase a package for $280.
Please reach out if you are interested in scheduling a haul-in lesson with your horse.
Our Instructors
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Laura Pauls
OWNER, INSTRUCTOR & TRAINER
Laura has been an equine professional since 2006, teaching a variety of students, training horses, and supporting horse owners to make the most out of their journey with their horses. She purchased the property and moved her program to what is now the Pacific Northwest Equestrian Center in early 2020.
Laura loves watching students grow and deepen their understanding of horsemanship, and values trying new things. While she herself focuses on cutting with her own horses, she has provided an education for students interested in both English and Western disciplines, driving, cattle sorting, competitive trail, mounted archery, and more.
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Jillian Boyte-White
INSTRUCTOR
Jill was horse-crazy from childhood, and found her home in Laura’s budding lesson program back in 2008. She showed in 4-H and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, spent time involved in horse rescue, and ultimately found an intersection of everything she loved in teaching riding lessons.
Jill studied education in undergrad and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, all of which she finds intersects with horsemanship. She enjoys helping students understand how we interact with horses as fellow living beings as well as learn skills on horseback. Jill is incredibly grateful to have come full-circle in Laura’s program.
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Leanna Vandlen
INSTRUCTOR
Leanna is a life-long horse lover. She spent her youth competing in AHA and IHSA shows. She has worked at breeding and training farms, as well as horse rescues. In addition to teaching lessons and day camps, Leanna is a NBCAAM certified, Large Animal Massage Therapist. With a passion for equine performance, as well as a goal of understanding horses as deeply as possible, the practice of equine massage and bodywork felt like coming home.
Leanna is newly exploring Working Equitation with her Half-Arabian horse, Leroy as well as diving into ranch sorting and team penning with her friends at PNWEC.