Dakota Stables

09/29/2026

A huge thank you to Mark Braunschmidt, DVM for providing dental services to Dakota Stables. We feel fortunate that we are able to have these services available to our boarders!

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Treat Monster

09/01/2026

Mark your calendars...
Our Annual Halloween Costume party will be Saturday Oct 24. We will start judging at 5:30pm. Potluck to follow.

09/01/2026

Dakota Stables is proud to offer many disciplines of riding and training. This is a great opportunity for students to learn at all levels.

Jenny Warner
Dressage and Eventing Trainer
Jenny has competed through Preliminary Eventing and Grand Prix in Dressage. She is a Gold, Silver, and Bronze USDF medal rider in dressage. She has competed at Regionals and USDF Dressage Finals. Nationally ranked at Prix St George in 2019 and finished 3rd at Regionals that year. Call 715-704-9018 or Jenny Warner Training for more information.

Amanda Verkman
Amanda's first horse, a wild mustang, inspired her to start on a journey to become the best horseman she could possibly be for him. A horse-lover since childhood, she is dedicated to the study of horse behavior, horse psychology, and advanced horsemanship. She has trained and competed in multiple disciplines and has developed a love of cross-training to showcase the versatility of well-rounded horses. She thrives on helping her students learn to build a relationship with horses through respect, trust, understanding and connection and her lesson program operates on a foundation of horsemanship-focused communication between horse and rider. Amanda teaches both Western and English lessons to adults and children ages 7 and up. Call 612-280-2026 or Mustang Spirit Horsemanship for more information.

Ellen Kealey
Ellen strives to help horses obtain mental and physical relaxation both on the ground and under saddle. Ellen assesses what each individual client needs in order to obtain a better working relationship with their horse. This training method applies to all disciplines and helps promote a better understanding of our horse’s thoughts and behaviors. Call 319-331-6276 or Ellen Kealey Horsemanship for more information.

Laurie Beall
Laurie Beall is a United States Pony Club 'A' Graduate (3'9") and has competed successfully through the preliminary level in Eventing, including a long format horse trial at the Two Star (prelim) level. Laurie graduated from St. Olaf College. She worked with quality instructors over the years, including being a working student for Dorothy Crowell (USEA Olympic Silver Medalist) and more recently spending a winter training with Peter Gray (USEA Olympian in Eventing and Grand Prix dressage rider). In addition to regular lessons, Laurie enjoys coaching at horse trials, dressage, and hunter jumper shows. Laurie helps riders of all level to work on their riding skills and meet their goals. Call 612-889-6938 or Beall Equestrian for more information.

08/30/2026

Excited for something new coming up! We will be having a coloring contest based on real boarders photos....stayed tuned for more information.

08/28/2026

When you come for a tour make sure you say hi to Mater.

08/26/2026

Morning vibes at Dakota Stables

08/26/2026

Photos around the Farm this morning

08/25/2026

You can now follow Mater on Tiktok