Chrystal Wirch’s passion for horses started before she could walk, frantically drawn to every horse she encountered in our rural town. In other words, she was born with an incredible gift for them. She began professionally training at age seven with Western riding lessons and trained in that discipline for seven years. At 13, she moved to English riding and took both English riding and Jumping lessons.  She began training with Steven Stratton in 2009 and has become an accomplished rider and instructor who understands horses, their personalities, and is especially mindful of the rider’s needs and goals.  

Today, Chrystal runs the Riding Academy business training horses and students of all levels and works with Steven and his program. In his absence, she takes over his more advanced clients. Chrystal is exceptionally proficient with children, college educated in Early Childhood. She also has extensive special needs experience. horsegirl24-7@comcast.net