Brenda Benner has been training horses professionally for over 40 years. Throughout her career, she has trained numerous national and world champions, as well as, helped riders of all ages and levels reach their goals. Her state of the art facility is centrally located in Columbia, MO and features both indoor and outdoor arenas.

Nikki Harrison grew up riding with Brenda from a young age. Graduating with a bachelors in Equestrian Science and Business. She was operating a large lesson and training facility on the east coast that produced numerous World and Reserve World Champion riders and horses, until returning home to rejoin the Brenda Benner team.

Kara German’s lifelong passion for horses began at just four years old, when she climbed into the saddle for her first riding lesson with Brenda Benner. Growing up at Brenda Benner Stables, Kara developed a strong foundation in horsemanship and went on to compete in multiple equitation finals throughout her junior exhibitor year, earning recognition for her discipline, skill, and dedication to the sport. Kara’s enthusiasm for teaching about riding became quickly apparent, and she began to teach lessons alongside Brenda. Today, Kara brings her experience, patience and love for riding to every lesson, inspiring students of all ages the same way that she was inspired as a young rider.