Emilia Alpert, Client
“I am writing this testimonial to express my heartfelt gratitude for the phenomenal assistance and guidance provided by Laura Wise at Wise Equestrian. Her expertise, dedication, and unwavering support have been instrumental in helping me navigate the NCAA recruiting process successfully. I had the privilege of working closely with Laura throughout my journey of pursuing collegiate equestrian opportunities. From our very first meeting, it was evident that she possesses an in-depth understanding of the equestrian world and a genuine passion for helping riders like myself reach their goals. Laura's knowledge of the ins and outs of college riding is exceptional. Her insights into the expectations of college coaches, scholarship opportunities, and the overall landscape of collegiate equestrian programs were incredibly valuable.What sets Laura apart is her personalized approach. She took the time to understand my unique strengths, aspirations, and preferences. With her guidance, we crafted a tailored strategy to highlight my abilities and showcase my potential to college coaches. From refining my riding skills to creating a standout equestrian resume and video, Laura was there every step of the way, offering constructive feedback and unwavering support. Laura's dedication to her clients is truly commendable. She was always available to answer my questions, provide guidance, and offer reassurance during moments of uncertainty. Her responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine care for my success, boosted my confidence and motivation. I am confident that the knowledge and skills I gained through working with Laura will continue to serve me well throughout my college equestrian career and beyond. I wholeheartedly recommend Laura Wise at Wise Equestrian to any rider who aspires to compete at the next level. Her commitment to her clients' success, combined with her extensive knowledge of the NCAA recruiting process, makes her a perfect resource. With Laura's guidance, you can navigate the complexities of college riding with confidence, ensuring that you have the best opportunity to achieve your goals. Once again, I express my deepest gratitude to Laura for her unwavering support and expertise. She is truly a remarkable mentor, and I am forever grateful for the positive impact she has had on my equestrian journey.”
Stacey Tuttle, Client
“I have been riding with Laura for a little over 7 months and in that short time, my equitation has improved considerably. We went back to the basics to build my confidence, balance, seat and effective communication with my horse after a fall that greatly impacted my riding. Laura explains everything clearly and always focuses on how what I am doing as a rider is either helping or hindering my horse’s performance. She is patient and supportive but knows when to push me out of my comfort zone. Laura always has human and equine safety in mind, so I know that anything she challenges me with is still within the scope of my ability. She is an amazing rider herself, knows so much about equine care and is always happy to answer questions. Not everyone who is great at a sport is a great coach too, but Laura truly is both. She is also very professional with communication, prompt with response time to messages and my lessons start on time consistently. Laura is an amazing trainer and I highly recommend her services.”
Sammi Brackett, Client
“Laura Wise is an exceptionally talented and passionate trainer who is dedicated to the success and well being of both horse and rider. She is extremely compassionate, diligent, and approachable. Laura’s emphasis on flatwork and fundamentals lays the foundation for her clients’ success in the hunters and jumpers. Laura has helped me become a stronger, more confident, and effective rider. My horse and I are so lucky to train with her!”
Crystal Lander, Client
“Laura is a remarkable trainer! She has laser focus attention to detail and explains things so clearly. I always leave my lessons with a “lightbulb moment” which has led to a significant improvement with my riding overall. Not only have I improved as a rider, but my horse has transformed as well. She has put so much of her heart into his training and has helped him get his confidence back too. Best of all, Laura is so positive and ALWAYS has a smile on her face. She completes the fantastic team at Bravado and I’m so happy to be part of such an incredible barn.”
Jessie Weisinger
NCEA Equestrian Coach - Baylor Assistant 2022 - current; UC Davis Head Coach 2018-2022; Texas A&M Assistant 2014-2018
“As the Head Coach for the UC Davis NCEA D1 Equestrian Team I had the pleasure of coaching Laura for 4 years. She was a founding member of the team and was an instrumental part of the success of the program. Laura put in countless hours at the barn and on meet days was the loudest and proudest member of team. In addition to her work with the team, Laura was an exceptional student in the classroom. I am excited for Laura as she starts this new venture and can't wait to watch her success.”