About Karin Glynn

In 1990, Karin traveled to the United States to visit her two brothers, who were living in California. During that time, she became a working student for Olympic Dressage rider Leslie Morse at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. She later worked at the Golden Gate Park hunter-jumper stable and the Lisa Devito Equestrian Center in the Bay Area.

Although Karin explored multiple disciplines early on, she soon realized that Dressage was her true calling. Drawn to the German tradition of Dressage excellence, she began formal study in 1992 at the Westfalen Riding & Driving School in Münster under Herr Putz.

Karin recalls the thrill of riding a schoolmaster and truly understanding for the first time what correct Dressage should feel like. After three months of intensive training, she successfully completed her German FN Bronze Abzeichen.

In 1997, Karin and her husband Jerry moved to Kansas City, where she became a member of the Kansas City Dressage Society while working at Landers Farms. During this time, she trained extensively with noted German Dressage instructor Michael Beining, further refining her skills and competitive focus.

Karin has remained deeply committed to ongoing education throughout her career. In 2000, she returned to Germany for a three-month Dressage apprenticeship at a premier barn in Warendorf, followed by additional training in 2007 at Temple Farms in Chicago with German instructor Jochen Hippenstiel. She has also participated in clinics with renowned Dressage professionals, including Conrad Schumacher and Steffen Peters.

To further round out her approach, Karin has worked with respected Western and Natural Horsemanship trainers, bringing a thoughtful, balanced perspective to her training philosophy. Horsemanship work goes back to the Vought family that traces to Parelli training methods.

Karin Glynn Dressage was once home to a select PRE Andalusian breeding program centered around Lazaro MHF, a 16.2-hand dark bay stallion known for his exceptional movement, kind temperament and classic Spanish presence.

With rare bloodlines and a strong record in PRE and IALHA competition, Lazaro represented the beauty, athleticism and rideability that make the Andalusian so admired in dressage. Though breeding is no longer the primary focus, this program remains an important part of Karin’s history and her long-standing dedication to quality horses, correct training and thoughtful horsemanship.

Today, Karin offers her experience and expertise as a Classical Dressage Trainer, Western Dressage Trainer, Coach, and Clinician. Known for her kind, thoughtful instruction and deep understanding of horse and rider development, Karin works with riders at all stages—from those just beginning their Dressage journey to competitors pursuing advanced goals.

If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate instructor or a trainer to help develop your Dressage horse, Karin Glynn is an exceptional choice.