Finus Equestrian

We strive for excellence in every aspect of our business. We are passioned about horses and their training. The horse's well fare always comes first. 

WHAT'S BEHIND THE NAME

Finus comes from two names; Finland and Unites States.

Since being native of Finland but calling US her home, she wanted to portray that in her operations' name.

Finland represents long history and traditions, and US new beginnings and opportunities.

Our Purpose For Equine Operations

is dressage training from foundation up. We welcome all breeds and we won't discriminate horses based on their breed or previous training backround.

Correct training in the beginning lays out the foundation for all the future training, no matter what the discipline will be. Our training methods are traditional yet flexible when needed. Consistency and repetition are the main key elements, things are done same way every time.

We are striving the horses to be happy athletes. 

Who We Are

Our trainer Mia is a native of Finland. She has been riding horses all of her life. She began her riding education at Poni Haka Riding School, in Vantaa, Finland.

When getting her first own horse she did not know that was going to change her life forever. With that she realized she wanted to work in the equine industry. She went on to study Equine Management at Ypäjä Equine Management School (Hevostalousoppilaitos) where she graduated from in 1991 with honors.

She has competed in National levels in Show Jumping, Eventing and Dressage.

She is student of classical dressage, attending clinics regularly to advance her riding and training. She has been riding with Lena Wedenmark since 2004. While in Los Angeles she took regular lessons with Jane McLoud.

Her instructors in Finland included Susann Fagerström, Thomas Ehnrooth, Timo Ajanto, Tiina Tarkkala and many more.

Now in New Jersey she is planning to continue her dressage training by continuing taking lessons from the well known trainers and  attending visiting clinicians. Learning never ends.