Lizzy Kramer is a dynamic instructor who brings the belief that both horse and rider benefit from an enthusiastic, creative atmosphere.  Her teaching and training is based in the classical, centered riding philosophy & is customized to focus on each rider’s personal goals.  Riding experiences include: childhood horses in the hunter, open, western, & 4-H arenas, Dressage with an older sister in Italy, AQHA circuit, NCHJA & NCDCTA.  Continuing to work with horses while attending NC State University she began a part-time free-lance training service.  Following graduation from NCSU, Lizzy began traveling to private farms / homes in the Triangle area to work with riders of all levels as well as their horses.  In 2003 she teamed up with Harward Farms in Swift Creek, NC as the private lessons instructor & breeding program trainer.  Her passion for working with horses and riders led to enrollment in Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre’s Riding Master program for the purpose of achieving Teaching & Farrier certifications.  Lizzy graduated from Meredith Manor in August of 2006 with honors & was the recipient of the “Excellence in Teaching” Award.

Lizzy became a full time, professional equestrian in 2006 with the creation of L.K. Equine, LLC and began offering equestrian services throughout central North Carolina.  Lizzy is an active member of the horse community and enjoys coaching all levels of riders from beginners to upper level competitors.  She believes safety comes first, maintains current CPR & First Aid certifications, and considers education to be a lifelong process.  Lizzy currently resides in Cary, NC where she & her young American Quarter Horse “Leos In Trouble” dabble in everything from Dressage to Reining with some jumping & cross-country thrown in for good measure.  L.K. Equine, LLC is currently offering the following services by Lizzy Kramer: Riding lessons, coaching at horse shows, clinics, farrier, training rides, competition catch rides, & pre-purchase evaluation services.