Janessa Shillingstad,
owner of Mane View, is a USPC Certified 'C2' who has successfully competed multiple horses through the USEA, now actively riding at the Training and P/T level with her KWPN, Diablo. With over 15 years of experience working with horses across the disciplines, she offers instruction and training to a variety of riders. Janessa values a well-rounded education, and this is well reflected by her resume and willingness to expand in new ways. Janessa spends a large majority of her time keeping things running around the barn, but enjoys her own fitness, cooking, and studying/reading when not on a horse or helping with one! The story:
Growing up on a modest 30 acre farm, Janessa caught the horse bug in her own backyard on a spunky and uneducated rescue pony, transferring all of her education online by high school to finish her Bachelors by 19 and run her equine business full time. After a few years spent based in the Midwest and travelling accross the country to compete and educate, she decided to relocate her horses and join family in Idaho. |
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Testimonials:Cindy:
My Trainer is Terrific. She is very well educated in dressage, Eventing, and jumping, and can translate this to the beginner rider. Her enthusiastic personality makes it a joy to ride and learn. Cathy: I simply cannot say enough good things about our trainer, Janessa, nor Mane View Equestrian Center. Janessa has the patience, calmness, knowledge and ability to teach with an awe that rivals those that are double her age. Safety is at the forefront of every single act, direction, and step she takes on her farm. She offers invaluable insight every single lesson and as a fierce Momma Bear, I absolutely feel a calm with her teaching and guiding Ava. The respect and love each and every horse receives is so wonderfully apparent. Equally apparent is the amount of pride, ownership and sheer happiness I see the kids embrace and that is truly a gift within itself. Alyssa: My daughter has ridden with both Ali and Janessa at Mane View Equestrian. I truly cannot express how grateful I am for their dedication to every girl that walks in the barn. Both trainers nurture and safely support her love for riding. I cannot believe how much she has learned in the past month! Natasha: I have worked with both instructors and met nearly all the horses at Mane View. We have a hard time leaving every week. It is so peaceful at the barn. |