Who We Are
Our Riding Academy and training programs are run by Dave Hysaw and Jennefer Lear.
Photo by Alyssa Smolen.
Dave Hysaw: Owner, Trainer & Instructor
Dave Hysaw has 35 years of experience in the horse industry, working with American Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies, Morgans and Standardbreds and in many diverse disciplines (saddle seat, hunt seat, western pleasure, fine harness and pleasure driving). He specializes in starting young-stock, fixing problem horses and finishing show horses. Trainers across the country send horses his way to train and polish.
Jennefer Lear: Owner, Trainer and Instructor
Jennefer has over 16 years of experience in the industry. As a 4th generation horse trainer, she has experience taking riders from ages 3 - 78 to the top level, and taking multiple riders to compete successfully at National Championships. Additionally, she’s added a therapeutic riding offering to the riding academy program, enhancing Willow Falls Farm’s unique ability to impact more riders in the community.