Michelle (Doyen) Kostrzewa has
owned and shown horses all of her
life.  She started showing in 4-H and
open when she was 6.  She spent a
year living with and apprenticing with
Carole Gauger-Jessup.  Carole
specialized in Lipizzans and
Warmbloods and starting out the
young horse in Saddle Seat, Western,
Hunt Seat and Dressage. Michelle has
also studied the Natural Horsemanship
techniques under various "Horse
Whisperers" and has taken lessons
from many great
"Classical" instructors including Frank
Grello from Portugal.  Michelle
understands the value of starting a
horse out right and making sure
that balance, drive, sound mind and
sensitivity are the basic foundation
and after that everything will follow suit.

Michelle currently shows Class A,
open and EMAA.  She has shown
in every seat (Western, Hunt Seat,
Saddle Seat and Dressage up to 2nd
Level).  She also coaches the
Freeland Equestrian Team in the fall.

All of her training includes weekly
lessons so that the rider can learn as
the horse learns and get the same
results that she does.  She wants all of
her horses light in the hands and
sensitive to leg and weight; supple
and balanced in all seats, perfect for
the "lady rider".

She guarantees that the horses in
training get their time by providing a
documented log.

Her training sessions are open for
anyone to watch.  Her techniques are
gentle and quiet but her results are
always willingness and respect from
the horse.

Come experience the difference with a
trainer whose priority is the well-being
of the horse and rider.  Your horse will
be happier and so will you.
Nevaeh K Farm, LLC
Only the most patient and gentle techniques   
are used on your horse.  We focus on getting
your horse to move forward freely, giving to
the bit and yielding to your leg.  All training is
documented and logged and includes
lessons so that you can have your horse
looking as nicely as I can.
For questions, training information or to book
your session contact Michelle Kostrzewa @
989-695-2711 or email michelle@nevaehkfarm.com
Michelle and her mentor,
Carole Gauger-Jessup with
Lipizzan Stallion, Pluto II Dixana
Royal T Mahogany and Trameekr Mahogany,  
Gotta love those Padrons Mahogany geldings!!!
2006 National
AHA ACS
Sport Horse
Performance High
Point Winner
Trameekr Mahogany
Royal T Mahogany

    From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse," or, "that's a lot of money for just a horse".

    They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come
    about with "just a horse."

    Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments
    have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a  horse" gave me comfort and reason to
    overcome the day.

    If you think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

    "Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and
    patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

    So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past,
    and the pure joy of the moment.

    "Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

    I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from
    being "just a woman."

    Anonymous
Just A Horse
Qualified for
Region 18
Championships
KP The Chalenger