Training at Synchrony Farm

Julie fosters an environment where learning is safe, challenging, and fun. She has given my daughters a solid horsemanship foundation; always demonstrating the connection between the horse and the rider, both in the saddle and on the ground. Thanks Julie!

- Julie Z. | Ann Arbor, MI

I find Julie remarkably patient and capable as she breaks down the small pieces of the challenge of elegance on horseback, which we call dressage. On top of that, we get to enjoy outstanding lessons on her remarkable property, on top of a hill, looking out over the rolling landscape of Saline.

- Jacqui G. | Ann Arbor, MI

With Julie I found my seat for the first time in thirty years, as well as the courage to tackle specific problems in individual horses! My daughter is thriving under her instruction, and is well on her way to becoming a better rider than I'll ever be. Julie takes great care and patience to make sure you learn every time you are there. She has the intuition and the skill to know what both the rider and the horse need to learn.

- Adrienne N. | Ann Arbor, MI

Being totally new to Dressage, I have gained an incredible amount of information and skill from Julie. She is extremely patient with me, always looking for new ways to help me, to explain movements and exercises, and to solve problems with my horse. One of her most admirable traits is that she continues to seek ways to learn more.

- Rita H. | Chelsea, MI

Julie has a unique gift for deciphering the personality traits of both horse and human, and is able to assist her riders in developing a mutually respectful, safe, and gratifying relationship with their equine partner. I'm eternally grateful for her wisdom in helping me navigate my equine waters, but even more for her caring and concerned listening abilities and the genuine, down to earth and honest friend she has been to me.

- Sheree K. | Dexter, MI

Lessons with Julie are always a special treat, as I live several hours away. They are well worth the drive, however, as I always come away with a new awareness and "feel." Julie is a gifted teacher with a unique perspective, which combines things she has learned along the way from various mentors of differing disciplines. She is patient, kind, easy to understand and always fun.

- Mary D. | South Haven, MI

Julie spent almost an entire winter on basic groundwork and trailer loading with my horse Saumur. The result was amazing; Saumur's fears are completely gone and he now self-loads into the trailer. I only have to point him to the door and he calmly walks in and waits until I close the doors. I can honestly recommend Julie wholeheartedly.

- Birgit V. | Milford, MI