Trainers

Julie Penshorn

USDF bronze, silver and gold medal instructor and trainer Julie Penshorn is the owner and trainer at Sunborn Stables and is Certified with the United States Dressage Federation and Approved by the United States Eventing Association.   She is also Certified from Tanglewood Equestrian Institute as an Instructor and Trainer in 1978.  Julie has been teaching and training horses for almost 40 years, specializing in gentle yet challenging work with horses and riders of all disciplines. Julie both starts young horses and trains advanced horses through Grand Prix dressage. She’s competed extensively in dressage and eventing. Julie and her students have won numerous important competitions. However, Julie also gives her full effort to any student who wants to improve just for their own enjoyment. Go to the video tab to learn more about Julie and watch some training rides.

  • She has judged, trained, taught lessons and studied with some of the country’s most respected professionals.  (See Julie’s Resume)
  • Julie has trained hundreds of horses across the country. She specializes in developing respectful and happy horses that move with engaged hind legs and a desire to go forward.

Read testimonials from happy clients!

Julie on Loki, 2013

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Over the years Sunborn has hosted wonderful teachers like Mary Gmitter, Jill Gontarek, Hannah Hathaway, and others! We now have some new teachers and trainers who are continuing the legacy and mission of creating honestly through dressage and eventing horses!

Jennifer Thelen

Jennifer has been riding at Sunborn for over 10 years! She is a USDF bronze and silver medalist, and has half of her scores towards her gold. She has incorporated much of Julie’s insights and instruction and added her own flavor to be an excellent teacher in her own right! Jennifer is now taking over the farm and Julie will be teaching as well. Congratulations Jennifer!

Jacque Swearington

Jacque first began her relationship with Sunborn Stables in 2018, taking riding lessons with Julie after a lifelong journey with horses. Her family got their first horse when Jacque was only 5 years old. Throughout her life she has worked at many diverse horse facilities and grew a deep equine passion, particularly for the Arabain horse breed. As a child and up through college she competed in the Arabian horse show circuit in multiple disciplines. During college she earned her Associate’s degree in Western Clinical Herbalism from MCTC and a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from The University of Minnesota. Afterwards, she promptly returned to pursue her love of horses which led her to land at Sunborn Stables and establish a solid foundational start in dressage riding. She loves teaching absolute beginners and helping others build those skills she finds essential to horsemanship. When not riding one of her several horses or coaching students at Sunborn, Jacque teaches yoga and works as a personal care assistant for those with disabilities. She finds joy in bringing a holistic outlook on everything she pursues, including training and working with horses as well as students.

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