Whitney Whitney is a seasoned pro with over three decades of experience in training horses and riders, specializing in the development of strong, communicative partnerships. She grew up riding all types of disciplines and horses in 4-H and finishing her junior career as a B level Pony Clubber. Having competed at the 4-star/Advanced level in Eventing and earning a Bronze Medal in Dressage, she has trained under multiple Olympic-level riders, including Bruce Davidson, Phillip Dutton, Boyd Martin, and Bobby Costello. Whitney also represented the USA as part of a catch rider team in Zurich, showcasing versatility and skill across multiple disciplines.
Her lessons focus on bringing foundational classics into a modern and fun training style for your greenie, or troubleshooting a sport-performance issue with your competition horse.
We offer a welcoming and supportive environment for equine enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Come learn from our knowledgeable, fun and experienced instructors!
We have students who board their horses with us, haul in to train with us, and even are on the team while living states away! If you are dedicated to smashing your goals in a fun atmosphere, Valkyrie is the place to be.
Valkyrie Sporthorses is opening spaces for serious haul-in and online training clients. We are expanding our offerings to allow us to work with committed owners and riders who keep their horses off-site.
Tailored program supervision for you and your horse
- Discounted weekly haul in, online lesson: Students train with us from hours and states away!
- Discounted Coaching Fees at Shows
- Weekly unmounted horsemanship lesson: Live-streamed to our private FB group. Demo and discussions from Equine Lawyers,
veterinarians, judges and more
- Rider Fitness Classes: workout plans and exercises for riders
- Quarterly Progress Meeting with your trainer: virtual or in-person to track your trajectory
- Valkyrie Levels program enrollment to track your progress-earns pins and privileges as you learn!
- Continuing education on topics related to riding and horse ownership
- Private online community: Online training portal with video tutorials, homework exercises and competition tips
- Monthly newsletter
- Field Trips, at-home horse shows only open to our members, and parties and activities
Valkyrie Sporthorses is looking to work with the dedicated rider and owner who wants to further their riding career. The rider should want to be a part of a larger team and build upon existing foundations in their riding to maximize their and their horse’s potential. The rider must want to commit to weekly training to make long term improvements in their riding and horsemanship.