Welcome
What we do
Eyes Up Equestrian offers a high-quality academy where committed riders improve their horsemanship skills and healthy horses thrive in a consistent, safe environment under the guidance of our head trainer, former secondary educator, and international event rider Kristina Koehler.
We offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities for our riders to get involved, including our show team, Pony Club, and camps. Our thoroughbred sales program also has a reputation for producing and rehoming talented and well-educated thoroughbreds throughout the nation
Who we Are
In everything we do, our riders, coaches, parents, and staff embody these core values.
- Consistency: Showing up for your horse day after day and chipping away at your goals.
- Curiosity: Always seeking more knowledge about horses, their development, and our sport.
- Ownership: Caring for your horse, tack, barn, and goals with pride and responsibility.
- Grit: Trying again even when you’re unsure, even when it’s tough.
Kristina Koehler
Kristina has produced her string of event horses through the 2* level and enjoys building training programs that are individualized for each horse. She prioritizes correct dressage foundations and confidence over fences.
Before becoming a horse professional, Kristina taught high school English for four years and earned a Master’s degree in English. Her time in a traditional classroom setting is hugely beneficial to her work in the sand, as she is exceptional at building relationships with her riders, identifying objectives for lessons, and planning engaging exercises that move students towards their long-term goals.
Kristina's String
Fireman Isaac Max is a 2013 OTTB who’s been Kristina’s partner since 2020. He’s a serious sort of fellow and is notorious for scaring small children out of his stall. Don’t let this big guy fool you; he’s got huge heart!
Max will compete at the Preliminary Level and make his debut at the CCI-2* level in 2023.
Opus is a 2017 KWPN who made his way to the U.S. in the summer of 2022. He’s a Labrador on the ground, a jokester under saddle, and a competitor in the ring.
Opus will spend 2023 gaining confidence and mileage at the Training Level.
