Lisa Behling has 25 years of equine history including several championships at the local "A" and national level. Lisa has a well rounded background in equine care, including breeding, training, instructing, showing, nutrition, and management.

Before becoming a professional horse trainer, Lisa owned her own small breeding farm in which she bred, trained, and has shown many horses which went on to become tremendously competitive in several disciplines.

Throughout her career she has worked with some of the top trainers in the country including an Olympic show jumper and FEI (Federation Equestrian Internationale) level dressage trainer and judge. While working with these trainers, Lisa's responsibilities consisted of starting and training young horses. She has had much exposure with horses at all levels of training from breaking out to finishing for the show ring.

She has 17 years experience instructing and working with clients of all backgrounds and disciplines, specializing in hunt seat, dressage, and jumping. Recently Lisa has become the official instructor of the Milwaukee Equestrian riding team. Her students from UWM compete throughout the IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association). She is motivated and enthusiastic to teach and improve riders and their horses in any discipline.

While working with Equi-shine, Lisa gained valuable knowledge in nutrition, giving her a well rounded background in equine care. She is also experienced at managing farms and special events such as clinics.

Here at Thunder Bit, we are excited for the opportunity to work alongside a trainer with such outstanding accomplishments as Lisa Behling. Her personality and openness to all disciplines will be a great fit for Thunder Bit Stable.

Phone: 262-490-2606
Email: lisa@lbehlinghunters.com
Website: www.lbehlinghunters.com

Traci Gralton has 30 years of equine experience including 15 years instructing huntseat, western, and dressage to riders of all ages and levels. Traci is dedicated to teaching her students the importance of independence and the ability to make safe, responsible equine decisions.

Aside from instructing, Traci has successfully retrained many "throw-away" horses with behavior problems. She has worked with a variety of breeds and horses at different levels of training form breaking out to finishing. Traci trains horses to become happy, safe, and well-adjusted for pleasure or show.

Traci has continued her equine knowledge with a lifetime of instruction and learning from many different trainers. She has ridden in several clinics and trained with dressage, jumping, and western trainers throughout her life.

Most recently, Traci has become a level one pilates instructor and is working on becoming an equilates instructor. This has made her aware of many different aspects of riding and the importance of a good foundation for horse and rider.

Traci has been a key player at Thunder Bit Stable for 10 years, she is sure to improve upon the skills of riders and horses at any level. Her passion for teaching both horse and rider has allowed her to become a well liked and respected trainer with many loyal customers.

Home: 262-662-0777
Cell: 262-565-3211