Hollend Equestrian

Sedate Kohler

Sedate Kohler as Hollend Equestrian is dedicated to providing a positive and productive learning environment - no matter the day's focus.

She ensures riders gain skills to help their equine partner achieve their goals and reach their highest potential - safely and through balance. Using principles of biomechanics, both human and equine, alongside foundational Dressage theories and Pony Club curriculum, Sedate develops thinking riders and happy horses.

With years of teaching high school biology and chemistry, decades in the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. program, and a track record of helping horses gain experience and confidence, Sedate is primed to support fun and success in any learning experience.

Experience

A product of United States Pony Clubs, Sedate grew up learning sportsmanship, stewardship, and leadership, through horsemanship. She achieved her H-HM certification level in 2012, and received an 'Exceeds Standards' designation on her teaching. As a youth member, she competed in almost every type of rally regionally, and Dressage championships in 2011.

Sedate and her mare Bella competed through Training level eventing under the eye of their coach, Brad Hall. Over the years she has ridden with a number of upper level eventing instructors including Lisa Marie Fergusson, Gina Miles, Stephen Bradley, and Hannah Sue Burnett.

Philosophies

Throughout her mounted instruction, Sedate utilizes principles of biomechanics of both the horse and rider to help each progress in balance and strength. 

On the ground, she enjoys sharing her horse care knowledge, especially helping her students think about communicating in their partnership through the lens of equine behavior. 

Pony Club Testings & Rallies

As a local examiner and horse management judge for over 15 years, Sedate aims to foster positive learning experiences while helping candidates & competitors show off their skills.

Certifies and preps members towards D1-C2 HM, Eventing, Dressage, and HSE.

As a provisional judge, she working towards gaining CHMJ experience.

Lessons, Preps, & Coaching

Local to Madison, WI, Sedate can be found teaching weekly lessons at Saddle Ridge & Mare Collaborative. Focused on helping her students achieve their goals and have fun while doing it, she also coaches at competitions such as USPC Championships.

Not currently accepting new weekly students.

Clinics & Camps

Happy to pack a bag and jump in the car or on a plane, Sedate loves to travel to teach across WI and beyond for weekend clinics during the school year and up to 5 days at a time during the summer.

Currently looking to book weekend clinics - let's get something scheduled!

"What I love about Sedate is she’s very honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. Her years of experience teaching high school science classes and instructing through Pony Club have made her an excellent trainer. Every lesson I have learned something new and Sedate’s teaching style has really helped me grow as a rider and as a person. She has helped me feel more confident in my abilities, which is something I have always struggled with in the past."

Eva

student since 2022