About
Meet Brittany
Owner & Head Trainer
Hi,
I’m Brittany Balagna Nystedt and I am committed to creating a truly exceptional experience for your child to connect with the world of horses.
I know firsthand what a positive experience horseback riding lessons can be for a child. Young riders learn the essential skills to become an excellent equestrian while building confidence, discipline, and empathy along the way.
Responsibility, perseverance, and commitment are key life skills I emphasize in my programs. These are disciplines I am intentional to instill in riders while they learn in the barn and on the horse.
Riders will learn best practices in both the Academy and Show Programs, which have been shaped by my time working for and learning under top leaders in the industry.
My background in elementary education combined with over a decade of professional experience training horses has uniquely equipped me to create an individualized program tailored to your child’s specific needs.
I am excited for you and your child to join us here at Meadow Brook Stables.
Brittany
P.S.
Here are my credentials for you parents who, like me, want to know exactly who is working with my child.
M.B.A. | Bethel University | St. Paul, MN
B.A. Elementary Education | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
15+ years Horse Training Experience
Solidarity – I’m a fellow parent
Our Team
Meet Katie
I am Katie Walsh, a 24 year old trainer and instructor. I am Married with a 1.5 year old son! Horses have always been a passion of mine and I currently own a 7 year old Morgan horse!
I began riding Saddleseat when I was 8 years old and have since fallen in love with the sport. I have shown from my jr. exhibitor years to my professional years in the Morgan horse industry. I have shown horses in almost every division; huntseat, saddleseat, roadster, & in hand.
Aside from my show career, I began teaching a couple lessons around the age of 16. Since then my experience and knowledge has grown to be able to teach any age and any level rider. My favorite part about teaching is watching the love for the sport grow in the rider because it is the same love that has made me the trainer I am today.
– Katie
Our Stables
Established 2014.
Meadow Brook Stables is home to 24 happy horses and houses our 2 Horseback Riding Programs:
The Academy Program and The Show Competition Program.
Our Academy Program welcomes riders of all skill levels. Riders learn key fundamentals, horse care, and essential skills to become an exceptional equestrian. Meadow Brook’s gentle lesson horses are ready to help you learn to ride!
In our Show Competition Program, riders join Meadow Brook’s Show Team. Riders compete on their privately owned horse at Midwest Regional show competitions as well as annually at the World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Friendly Horses
We know that friendly horses are happy and healthy horses. Our horses have the best care so they can be at their best for you in the ring. We care deeply about the health and well-being of every horse here at Meadow Brook Stables.
Our horses enjoy luxurious 12 X 12 stalls in geothermal heated aisles, beautiful pastures, top-tier medical care, delicious hay, and plenty of peppermint treats.
We love our horses and we know you will too!
Beautiful Barn
Meadow Brook Stables sits on 40 acres of gorgeous countryside. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts an 80×200 insulated indoor arena that is open for horseback riding lessons all year round. You can even watch your rider from the comfort of our lounge and viewing area.
Our other amenities include: a climate-controlled tack room, geothermal heated aisles, 120×250 outdoor ring, 5 pastures, individual turnout paddocks, and a separate hay barn.
This modern facility provides all the comforts and necessities for a truly exceptional experience.
We can’t wait to see you here!
