Kaitlyn grew up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and was heavily involved in the local 4H, while also competing in local hunter shows. Immediately after high school, Kaitlyn turned working with horses into her passion and career. She began working in and studying the disciplines of eventing and dressage under several well-regarded trainers. Kaitlyn competed in the lower levels of both, but quickly realized that the competitive route differed from the path she wished to pursue. In preparing ho

Denise Balla grew up in Chester County, PA, where she always had horses in her backyard. She was on her first horse by 9 months of age. Her parents and grandparents had horses that they pleasure rode and foxhunted all over Chester County. As a “backyard” horse person, Denise learned at the early age of 4 how to care for her first pony, a 9hh Shetland pony named Munchkin. Through the years, she became active in Cheshire Pony Club and was president of Saddle Up 4-H Club. She competed in local hunt

Allie is one of our trainers here at Concordia Stables. In addition to training horses, Allie also instructs beginner riding lessons! Allie grew up in the beautiful Green mountain state of Vermont. She has been riding and working with horses for over 20 years, since taking her first riding lesson at 6 years old. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Equine Studies: Industry and Management. A few months after graduating college, Allie moved to Penn

Kristina Runyeon is one of the talented instructors at Concordia Stables. She has been riding and working with horses for over 24 years. Her passion for horses was sparked by her mom who allowed her to take pony rides at every fair or festival they attended. She had her first riding lesson at her 8th birthday party and has been riding ever since. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work with accomplished professionals in a variety of disciplines. She has trained and competed in

Founder of StableMinded with Lisa Pulliam Lisa Pulliam is not your typical horsewoman! While her earliest memories include pony rides and playing with her rocking horse, she did not necessarily grow up with horses. As a middle schooler, she had the privilege of going on day-long trail rides with her uncle, with her arms wrapped around his waist as they galloped through state parklands. As a high school and college gal, she participated in riding camps and the club team, but quickly realized the

Growing up in Annapolis, Maryland, Heather has always been surrounded by horses, and her connection to them has shaped both her personal and professional life. She works primarily with children and adolescents as a mental health counselor and equine-assisted therapist, combining her love for horses with her deep understanding of the brain, and both human and equine behavior. Heather spent much of her youth competing up and down the east coast in the hunter and equitation arenas, as well as bein