The feel of a truly soft & refined horse. The confidence. The bond. The adrenaline of maximum performance. Horses inspire huge passion and emotions in us, and we want to share that excitement - along with the practical steps to create it.
Making advanced horsemanship accessible.
Inspire humans to become thinking horsemen. Transform horses into performers. Pursue higher achievement in the arena and out on the trail - fueling partnerships that inspire a world of dreams and emotions.
Our Values
We strive to embody our team values of Passion, Respect, Innovation, Determination and Excellence. And we seek out owners and riders who believe the same things we do:
Passion — Horsemanship isn’t just something you ‘do’. We believe horsemanship is an experience to be embraced wholeheartedly with pride and enthusiasm. It’s certainly not without challenges, but these challenges remind us that we are part of a unique and extraordinary world tradition that inspires huge emotions in all of us. We relish the opportunities to set ambitious goals. We are driven by our passion for riding and training horses of all kinds, both in the arena and out on the trail.
Respect — Horse training is an endeavor that demands competence, rewards integrity, and necessitates personal growth. We believe in giving and earning respect at all times: Respect for and from our horses, our fellow horsemen, our competitors, and the process of horsemanship itself. Success will not happen without strenuous effort to improve ourselves every single day.
Innovation — Horsemanship is a unique proving ground where tradition and innovation combine to push horse and human capabilities forward. We are proud of our heritage and the horsemanship tradition we take part in. Yet we are determined to keep writing new history. We believe in honoring the past while pursuing the future; not only to accomplish our goals in the saddle, but to share our passion for horsemanship with others in new and impactful ways.
Determination — Passion and emotion are inherent in everything we do. But we believe that determination is the bedrock of character. The gritty, relentless pursuit of our goals defines who we are. We lean into discomfort and embrace change. We believe in going the extra mile, whether it is recognized or not. We take pride in our work ethic, and we value loyalty and dedication over personal gain.
Excellence — We believe horsemanship isn’t just a journey, it’s a process with accountable results. We aim to deliver results that dramatically exceed expectations. But while we have full confidence in our program, we continue observing the horse world with open-minded curiosity to help grow our own competencies. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence on a daily basis.
Origins
Jake Lundahl and Amy Keegel are horse trainers, clinicians and competitors. They have dedicated their lives to helping owners and riders of all levels, and keeping them inspired to achieve their horsemanship goals.
Jake Lundahl | Jake’s career as a horseman began at age 15, when the Nebraska native was starting colts on his family’s farm. While still in school he worked with several local trainers to gain professional experience. It wasn’t long before Jake was taking in outside horses for training, teaching riding lessons, and traveling around the country competing in everything from stock horse shows to Mustang Makeover events. Jake soon left home to further develop his skills with top professionals in Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona. He earned his place as a student under several prominent horsemen, including an NCHA futurity champion, a world-renowned clinician, and an NRCHA Million Dollar Rider with multiple futurity and derby championships to his credit. In 2017 Jake brought his apprenticeship phase to an end, and Lundahl Performance Horses was founded. Right now, Jake's efforts are focused on the performance horse program and the Horseman's Academy. He also conducts lessons and clinics, and trains all-around horses as his schedule allows.
Amy Keegel | Growing up on an Ohio farm, Amy’s love of horses began at age 9 when her family purchased their first pony. Throughout her middle and high school years, Amy constantly found new opportunities to ride and learn about horses. At age 16 she landed her first job with a training barn deep in the heart of Amish country. High demand for well-broke family horses meant that when Amy wasn’t training colts under saddle, she was driving them in harness. Her reputation grew, and as interest in riding lessons increased, Amy began teaching. In 2015 she began a full-time apprenticeship position with a world-renowned horseman in Texas. After graduating, Amy continued training and teaching lessons around the country. She returned to her native Ohio for a time, and soon took a job training and managing horses on a ranch in Wyoming, while continuing to operate her clinician business. In early 2019, Amy joined Lundahl Performance. Right now, Amy trains horses in the all-around program and conducts clinics and lessons across the country. She also assists Jake with the performance horse program and the Horseman's Academy.
