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 competes and trains primarily in 3 Day Eventing, Show Jumping, and most recently Classical Dressage. We travel to many shows including out of state. 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 Coach + 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, cross country, and mostly recently gaming. She has also backed several 2-year-olds in walk/trot/canter, including Cowboy, our lesson horse extraordinaire (who is now 6). You’ll see Gracie out on weekends, school breaks and during the summer helping with lessons, training, and of course her own competitive training.