The seeds of Lara’s love for horses were planted at a young age. From hopping on and off ponies in the field of her aunt’s farm in Central California, Lara went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Management & Riding from Johnson & Wales University. After college, she took advantage of her dual citizenship (U.S.A./Poland) to apprentice with six-time Olympian Karin Donckers in Belgium. There Lara assisted in running her 30-horse competition yard.

A past director of riding academies on both the east and west coasts, Lara now has over 18 years of experience coaching children and adult amateurs. She also has extensive equine veterinary knowledge, working in that area of industry for seven years.

Top riders, such as Tamie Smith, David Oliynyk, Rita van den Engel, Karin van Dijk, Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel have greatly shaped Lara’s riding and training career. As a dressage and eventing enthusiast, she emphasizes the importance of correct basics and cross training in her riding and teaching.

Under Lara’s consistent, confident and calm approach to training, horses and riders flourish!

For training inquiries, visit www.lmmequestrian.com.