San Diego, CA — The Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championships are not only a place to spot young equine talent, but also a prime venue for uncovering top up and coming international riders. Lientje Schueler, an assistant trainer to Steffen and Shannon Peters for the past seven years, has quietly been building a name for herself as a developer of quality young horses, as well as an FEI rider, trainer and instructor. While waiting for a big win to highlight her resumé, dedicated students and owners around the world have already known of her dressage savvy.

“Lientje is very talented and one of the easiest people to get along with — adjustable, even-tempered and determined. Her attitude has made the equation for our success,” explained Pinky Roberts, owner of Regalo, the five-year-old Oldenburg gelding by Rosario that was crowned the 2012 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Champion (five year old). Pinky, a self-described dressage addict, learned of Lientje through Steffen. “I was very impressed with her equitation and way with horses. We hit it off immediately… and I was sold on Lientje forever.”

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