Michelle (Doyen) Kostrzewa has
owned and shown horses all of
her life.  She started showing in
4-H and open when she was 6
years old.  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,
USDF, open and EMAA.  She has
shown in every seat (Western,
Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and
Dressage up to 2nd Level).  She
has also coached the Freeland
Equestrian Team.

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.

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
2009 Rates
Training
$600/month - Full time (horse worked 5 days/week) Board included - 4 lessons included
$400/month - Part time (horse worked 3 days/week) Board included - 2 lessons included
Lessons
$30/hour Private
$20/hour Group (max 3 riders)

Only the most patient and gentle techniques are used on your horse.  I 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
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
KP The Chalenger
2006 National
AHA ACS
Sport Horse
Performance High
Point Winner