MJ Powell

The Founder and Co-Owner of ATU, MJ started riding at the age of six in North Dakota, and has been on a horse since!

She has competed and trained in 3 Day Eventing, Show Jumping, and most recently Classical Dressage in more than 4 states. Locally she spent time as a rider at Emerald Downs before opening All Tacked Up Riding Academy.

As Head Coach she enjoys teaching riders to be better by using a positive attitude as well as plenty of encouragement. She will push you to be better while also having lots of fun doing it.

As Head Trainer she excels at “reading” the horse to determine the best approach to getting the desired behavior or action. She has helped and trained horses in almost every discipline to be better or mesh better with their riders.

Come ride with us!

  • Lindsey

    Lindsey

    Co-Owner/Assistant Coach and Assistant Trainer/Business Manager:

    After learning to ride as a child and teenager Lindsey took a hiatus when she got married and had kids. She is now back in the saddle and ready to ride! You’ll see her helping with lessons, training, programs and running the business side of things. She keeps everything running smoothly. If you have any questions about lessons, scheduling, or anything else, she's your girl!

  • Gracie

    Assistant Trainer:

    Gracie is the daughter of head trainer MJ and was on her first horse at 3 months old. She has competed in Foxhunting, Hunter/Jumper and Show Jumping. She is currently schooling in Classical Dressage and training her 3rd competition horse. She has also trained several 2-year-olds in walk/trot/canter. You’ll see Gracie out on weekends and during the summer helping train the ATU horses and training her own.