Two Tales Stables

 Meet our instructors!

Kaijsa Dignam

Owner/Head Instructor and Trainer

Kaijsa is an experienced rider, having shown up to Second Level Dressage and Prelim Eventing.  She also does Western Sports and Pleasure riding.  She has numerous awards for eventing and dressage. She trained with Carol Bishop and Susan Selvey.  Interned at a Breeding Selle Francais barn. She was an exercise rider for 5 years at a local racetrack.  She is Certified through the Pony Club and insured.  Kaijsa also runs a horse rescue out of Two Tales Stables, follow her on Facebook here

Jen Givens- Instructor

“I started riding when I was 9 years old and have been loving it and learning ever since! I have ridden primarily English and have competed in several small shows throughout my life just to measure my own progression, but I much prefer the riding for myself and fun aspect. I started teaching riding lessons as a teenager and have loved seeing the passion for horses in my many students grow as they learn. As a beginner-intermediate riding instructor, I focus on the necessary basics and fundamentals that will then translate to any discipline the student wants to pursue and I enjoy helping the students explore those disciplines. I also am a firm believer in working with the horse as a partner, so I emphasize mindsets that influence how the horse reacts to the rider. I have dabbled in many disciplines, some more extensively than others, ranging from basic hunter jumper to low level dressage to western pleasure and the basics of western speed events, but my favorite remains trail riding. But, I am always willing to learn, try new things, and to take opportunities to better my riding and my knowledge. I also have degrees in psychology and education, with several years of classroom teaching experience so those definitely have a huge impact when it comes to teaching riding as well as working with the horses. When I'm not at the barn, I enjoy playing with my dogs and cats and watching movies or spending time with my husband.”

Kate Landers- Riding Instructor