Testimonials
We were so lucky to stumble on Danielle and to be introduced to IEA riding. After a few mismatches with trainers, Danielle is the real deal. She has such kind, clear, Direct instructions that it inspires kids to work harder and improve every single time. A great environment with friendly supportive kids. IEA and designed by faith Is the perfect place for kids that love horses and want to get into competition without going it alone.
-Erin Argyilan
"My daughter and son's riding has improved so much since joining IEA and training with Danielle. Both kid's qualified for Regionals their first year and my daughter qualified for Nationals her first year after starting with Danielle and DFE.. They have learned how to train and maintain their own horses with the skills they have learned at Designed By Faith Training Center"
-Dawn Forney
"We love DFE!!! I have been nothing but impressed with Danielle as a coach and riding instructor. I have watched my daughter blossom over the past several months. Danielle has a wealth of knowledge and instills a strong work ethic in each kid. Not only are they learning to ride beautifully, they're learning essential skills to train and school their own horses. The facility is lovely and well kept. The horses are wonderful. The IEA team supports one another. I simply can't say enough positive things about our experience"
-Elizabeth Van Herk
Designed by faith has taught my daughter so much not only in her riding but in situations that she will encounter in her life. Highly recommend.
-Scott Mrozinski
"I love Dani. She is so great with kid lessons and I have learned so much from her. Easily, I have learned more with her in the past 3 ish months than i have in my 4 years of riding!"
-Macey Hamilton
Danielle is exactly the kind of person I want my child to learn from. She demonstrates good horsemanship all around and is a level-headed instructor. The way the older riders interact with each other and new riders speaks volumes about how Danielle teaches and the environment she has created.
-Lauryn Ulam
My family had the opportunity to meet Danielle while we were in search of a horse to bring our 10 year old daughter to new heights in the show arena. While we didn’t necessarily find the horse we were looking to purchase at the time, what we found was even more impressive. We stumbled across a phenomenal trainer, amazing horseman, and an incredible young woman from a great family, that runs an outstanding show string!
Our experience with Designed by Faith Equestrians has been nothing but positive from day one. Danielle has an uncanny ability to draw out the best in every rider, match kids with horses in their experience level, and give both horse and rider the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to go out and perform at their very best. You would be hard pressed to find similar credentials else where.
-Chad Compton
We’ve been involved with DFE for several years now, and have seen our daughter’s riding skills improve immensely with excellent coaching in both western and hunter under saddle
-Mark Kosior
"My daughter has been riding at DFE for about 6 months, but she has been riding horses for years. In those 6 months she has learned more from Danielle than we ever could have imagined. Danielle is an amazing coach and instructor. I love seeing the difference in my daughters confidence and abilities, not only as a rider, but as a teammate as well. I highly recommend DFE!"
-Alisha Baughman
"The DFE team is amazing!! The team is full of wonderful kids and great coaches! We have felt so welcomed since we first stepped foot in the barn!"
-Lisa Dehnart
My 10-year-old daughter has been riding since she was 5, but we recently joined this facility because she wanted to compete in horse shows with their IEA team. In just a few short months, I have been blown away by the incredible program Danielle has built here.
Danielle’s level of organization is unmatched in the horse world—everything runs smoothly, and communication is always clear. Beyond that, the instruction is top-notch. My daughter’s riding has improved so much in a short amount of time, and it’s amazing to see her confidence grow.
The team environment Danielle has fostered is just as impressive. The girls on the team are wonderfully kind, inclusive, and supportive of one another, which makes such a difference in this sport. The team-building activities have really helped the kids bond, and it’s such a positive atmosphere.
If you’re looking for a place where your child can grow as a rider and as a person, this is it. I can’t recommend this facility enough!
-Erica Faulhaber
DFE is the absolute best training facility I have ever worked with. Danielle boosted my daughter's confidence in the first lesson. We have worked with three other barns and finally found the one that balances coaching with honest care for the students and horses.
-Natalie Hoepf