Areté Equestrian

Misty Vander Vorst has worked with internationally recognized classical dressage trainers in Germany, Canada, and the U.S. She has successfully shown to the FEI levels.

Misty currently is training under the supervision of Michael Beining. Her dressage résumé includes clinics with Elmar Schmiehisen, Crystal Kroetch,  Alexa Schulten-Baumer, Catherine Haddad, Mariel Barnett, Vince Carovillano, Belinda Trussel, Charles De Kunnfy, and Karl Mikolka. She has a background in natural horsemanship and began her career as a western rider.

Most of all Misty strives to train in a way that enhances communication between horse and rider. She believe that the foundations of dressage are applicable to any breeds of horses and all levels of riders. Her goal is to maximize your talent and increase your passion in the art of dressage. She has helped her clients fulfill their dressage and equestrian aspirations as well as assisting in finding the right horses to fulfill their dreams.

Areté Equestrian is located in Piedmont, South Dakota, in the beautiful Black Hills, an easy 20 minute drive from Rapid City.