Rancho Los Amigos is pleased to offer its boarders the opportunity to train with Birthe Laufer, who has spent the last 5+ years as a licensed Bereiter working under world class dressage trainers Jürgen and Jennifer Hoffmann of German Dressage. Birthe has started and competed virtually all of the young horses at the ranch, and for the past three years, she's won at least one circuit championship with her mounts. In 2010, she will claim two championship jackets (at first and fourth levels) and is in the ribbons at second and third level, as well. The first and second level horses were inexperienced mounts. She has competed successfully to Prix St. Georges.

Birthe is also a firm believer in the equestrian as athlete, so she has taken the time to become a certified Personal Trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She teaches affordable equestrian-specific exercise classes to help riders achieve their peak level of performance on Mondays, Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings in our Rec Room. All participants tell us they've seen results!

Birthe lives on the property and shares a common phone number with Rancho Los Amigos, although her business is entirely separate. Parties interested in training with her, or in taking her exercise classes, should contact her directly.