Offering individual training programs suited for each horse and rider.
Meet the Trainers
Meika Decher
Head Trainer
Meika has been involved with horses for a majority of her life. She inherited the love of horses from her mother, Mary Decher, who also rode from a very young age. Ponies and 4-H programs taught Meika the basics of horsemanship and it wasn’t until the Decher family moved to Germany, that she was introduced to dressage and eventually, eventing.
Meika started riding at the Advanced level in 1999 and has had several fantastic horses, such as Blueprint, Goldfinch and Good Deal Lucille. She was selected to ride with the USET’s Developing Rider Team for 2 years with Blueprint. Having completed in her career, to date, 6 CCI***, 4 CCI**** and half of Rolex CCI*****, all long format. She is still aiming high with her current horses, Archie McPhee, Verily and Oiselle NW..
As owner and head trainer at Polestar Farm, she aims to provide personalized training programs while also catering to each horse’s needs.
Allyson Green
Assistant Trainer
Allyson is an accomplished three day event rider and trainer, competing on the NAYRC 1* and 2* team and coaching upper level students through many wins. Allyson started working for Amy Tryon, Olympic three day eventing competitor, in 2002. She was fortunate enough to travel east and to California with Amy for many years to compete her own horses while maintaining her position as groom. She groomed for Amy at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Burghley, Blenheim, Gatcombe, Blair Castle, Fair Hill, Fox Hall and numerous Kentucky Three-day’s. During her time with Amy, Allyson realized her passion was in teaching, bringing up young horses and watching her clients be successful. As she no longer has aspirations to compete nationally or have horses at the top level, she is able to focus all of her time and knowledge on producing young horses and giving her clients personalized programs.
Full Training
Full training includes the horse being ridden and trained by Meika 5 days per week, and possibly exercised by an employee of Polestar Farm for another day. All horses are worked in the arenas, but are also expected to concentrate on their studies in the cross country field, and relax on the trails. An ideal, well-rounded education, ideally suited for many disciplines.
$1725 per month, including board.
Partial Training
The horse will be trained by Meika 3 times per week.
$1525 per month, including board.
Lessons
Private or group dressage or stadium jump lessons: $70
Private cross country: $100
Group cross country: $100 per individual
These are a la carte costs. Please see packages above.
Contact Meika if you are interested in her teaching a clinic at your facility.
Competition Coaching
Current student cost: $150 for competition weekend.
Course walk/warm up for non-students: $25 per.
Testimonials
“Meika Decher is a consummate trainer and teacher. She brings out the absolute best in a horse and the rider to create a partnership of harmony, joy, and success.”
-Janiine
“After many years away from riding due to kids and my career I wanted to get back to my competitive eventing roots. Meika has been so wonderful and is truly committed to helping me reach my goals. I’m so grateful to have found Meika and Polestar Farm.”
-Alicia
