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With over 23 years of diverse experience in the horse industry, Ralea Casperson is a seasoned rider, competitor, barn manager, instructor, trainer, and breeder. Her lifelong love for horses began at age 13 when, after much begging, she received her first pony, Thunder. That passion quickly evolved into a multifaceted career spanning classical dressage, western performance, reining, liberty, in-hand, jousting, driving, and sporthorse development.

From humble beginnings in 4-H showing Morgans and Quarter Horses at county fairs, Ralea earned her place at national championships and was eventually named 4-H Horse President. Her competitive journey led her through breed show circuits, competing in the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA), Friesian Dance Troupe performance shows, dressage arenas, and even Renaissance jousting fields, where she performed with her beloved Friesian stallion, Knight.

She trained under top names such as Richard Shrake and Monty Roberts in the western world, becoming a certified Level 2 resistance-free trainer. Her unique education includes Equine Management and Level 1–3 instructor certification through Equine Canada, as well as a formal vet-school pre-acceptance through the University of Minnesota before ultimately returning to training.

• Started and campaigned stallions and young horses across multiple disciplines
• Led large Friesian and Warmblood breeding programs
• Earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals exclusively on horses she raised and trained herself
• Trained extensively with Olympian Jan Ebeling, Anna Marek, and other elite mentors
• Specialized in behavioral rehab, restarting, and training horses for longevity and soundness

Ralea has developed a unique, compassionate, and results-driven training approach blending classical French and German dressage principles with holistic horsemanship. Her work emphasizes kindness, clarity, and long-term soundness, whether she’s starting young horses, rehabilitating problem cases, or training for FEI competition.

She is especially passionate about teaching the next generation of riders and trainers. Through her extensive background in multiple disciplines and breed associations — including APHA, AQHA, Friesian Sporthorse, Morgan Horse, FHHR, AWS, and more — Ralea brings unmatched depth and perspective to her coaching.

After years of training and developing horses across disciplines, Ralea witnessed firsthand how many talented sporthorses fall through the cracks due to injury, behavioral issues, or being misunderstood. Inspired to create a solution, she founded the Sporthorse Renewal Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Morriston, Florida.

The Foundation gives horses the time, training, and compassion they need to heal and thrive — whether that means finding a new career or retiring with dignity. Ralea mentors working students and young professionals through this mission, helping them learn how to develop horses properly from the ground up — ethically and sustainably.

• Competing her Holsteiner mare “Gatienne” in the Grand Prix in pursuit of her USDF Gold Medal for 2025
• Hosting clinics, education programs, and training camps through the Foundation
• Continuing to develop Global Dressage Sales, her program for importing and training quality prospects
• Advocating for ethical sporthorse development, from breeding to retirement

• USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist (Gold pending)
• FEI Dressage trainer and instructor
• Equine Canada Level 1–3 Certified Instructor & Manager
• Richard Shrake Level 2 Resistance-Free Trainer
• Studied under Olympian Jan Ebeling & other elite trainers
• Numerous wins in halter, performance, in-hand, western, dressage & breed shows
• Stallions approved and awarded across multiple registries

To follow Ralea’s journey and support her mission, visit her Facebook and Instagram, or contact us for more information on programs, training, and ways to get involved.