Testimonials
Praise for Juliana Zunde and her program
Maya Brandt-Student Since 2019
"I have been riding with Juliana for 7 years now. I started when I was only 12 years old, after jumping from trainer to trainer trying to find a good fit. After my first lesson with her, I realized what sets her apart: how much she prioritizes the horse and rider, and how much she cares about the fundamentals of riding. It's not about the ribbons, those are just icing on the cake. It's about building real communication and trust between horse and rider...The skills I've learned with Juliana don't stop at the barn. As someone who struggles with ADHD, working with horses has been a complete game changer. Her teachings have helped me regulate myself, slow down, and be more present. As I head off to college in a few days, I'll be taking these skills with me wherever I go. It's my hope that others will get to experience what I did during my time training with Juliana."
Camille Powell-Clinic Attendee & Owner of "Realized Potential LLC"
"... During a clinic I was able to witness Juliana not only keenly identify and make fine tune adjustments to improve each riders’ effectiveness and balanced position, she also was highly attuned to each horse’s needs and helped each rider understand how they could better communicate, regulate, and support their horses...Juliana has an incredible balance of being systematic while individualizing her approach with each horse and rider pair. After witnessing her brilliance in action, I changed my own schedule to make it possible to ride with her. It was one of the most fun, enjoyable, affirming, and rewarding experiences... I will ride with Juliana every opportunity that I get and highly recommend her to all riders. She is highly adaptable to each horse and rider and at every level and loves instilling her knowledge and brilliance in anyone who is fortunate to ride with her!"
Cynthia Hankins-Top Clinician, Trainer, Rider, Judge and Author of "Baxter Bay, A Pony's Tale"
"Juliana is a true horseman who puts the horse as top priority, a concept that is becoming increasingly rare. Working with Juliana is a fabulous opportunity for anyone, on the horse and off."
*Cynthia (pictured left) is riding Carmina Burana. Juliana bred and started the mare at Trakai Farm. She now successfully competes in the 1.40m in Germany.