About Us
Global Equestrian is the brain-child of power couple Christian and Mckrell Baier
CHRISTIAN BAIER: Born in Sweden, Christian attended the
University of Agriculture in Flyinge and Stromsholm, SWE, and there
earned a diploma in equine studies in 1996 under the tutelage of such
masters as:

Kyra Kyrklund, Bo Jena, EvaCarin Oscarsson (dressage)
Peter Eriksson, Jens Fredricson, Sylve Soderstrand (jumping)
William McDonald (showing horses in hand)

Christian’s career after university began in a Verden, Germany stable
specializing in training problem horses and continued in South
Germany at a large stud farm for jumping horses. Over the course of
his career, Christian has been a rider, trainer, teacher, and stud and
riding school manager from Europe to Bermuda, and now in the
United States. He has rehabilitated hundreds of horses with manmade
physical issues and also developed confidence in hundreds of
students who have been over-faced or discouraged through negative
training or physically injured in riding accidents. Christian is the
founder of the first global company of its kind, Requilife, which has the
mission to improve the health & welfare of horses worldwide while
simultaneously using horses for improving the health & purpose of
humanity worldwide.

Accolades:
1993-1994 Working student for Gilbert Böckmann; Lastrup, GER
1995 Completed Swedish Course Design Program
1996 Graduated University of Ag Sciences in Equine Studies
2004 Awarded International Equestrian Passport from British Horse
Society, Level III instructor
2008 Trainer of the Year, Bermuda; traveling internationally as the
trainer for the Bermuda Equestrian Federation
2008 completed Aachen School of Course Design, Aachen, GER
2008, 2009 completed Aachen School of Course Design
2009 completed World Trainer's Forum program, Aachen, GER
2013 co-founder Urban Equestrian Program, Memphis, TN

MCKRELL BAIER: McKrell is a native Memphian and received a BS
from the University of Miami Honors Program in Biology/Anthropology
in 1999. She completed her studies in 3.5 years with the academic
distinction of the first professional equestrian to be inducted into the
University of Miami chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. 

As a professional horseman, McKrell has shown winning hunters, grand
prix horses, and coached successful students around the country
since January of 2000. Since partnering with Christian in 2009, the
focus of the work with horses has shifted from competition to almost
exclusively education & development of new programs to increase the
accessibility of equestrian sport to a greater population as well as
investigate & offer novel solutions for some of the hardest to solve
issues in horse care & welfare. In 2013, McKrell single-handedly
produced fund-raising events which funded the startup of the Urban
Equestrian Program, serving the Whitehaven Community Center
youth population of over 200 children between the ages of 10 and 16.
McKrell has received instruction and mentoring from some of the great
horsemen of our time including, Melanie Smith Taylor, Joe Fargis, and
Albert Voorn among many others. Learning from these many and
varied professionals, along with her continuing education in equestrian
arts and sciences, has helped shape her current theory and practices.
McKrell has assisted course designers at such prestigious events as
the 2008 Olympic show jumping trials in Wellington, FL, Spruce
Meadows, CAN and Masstricht, NED. She was also the course
designer for the Emerging Athletes Program in its inaugural years.

Accolades:
1996-2003 multiple Grand Prix show jumping placings
1998 Individual 4th place North American Young Rider’s
Championships
2008 Legacy Cup Hunter winner
2008,2009 completed Aachen School of Course Design
2009 completed World Trainer’s Forum program, Aachen, GER
2013 co-founder Urban Equestrian Program, Memphis, TN
2018 developed recipe for multi species non-inflammatory equid feed

Endorsements

"Great People"

Joe Fargis (USA)
Olympic Gold Medalist 
"Mckrell's and Christian's School is a most persuading example of how to bring the best from all continents together for improving equestrian skills."

-Arno Gego (GER)

"Mckrell and Christian have the passion and desire to not only ride and teach well but to be complete horsemen"

-Melanie Smith Taylor (USA)
Olympic Gold Medalist
"Dedicated people to do a good job."

-Albert Voorn (NED)
Olympic Silver Medalist

Special thanks to the following panel of experts who's work has greatly influenced Global Equestrian

Dr. Jonas Bergquist
SWE
MD-PhD, Professor of Analytical Chemistry and Neurochemistry Uppsala University, Professor of Pathology University Utah, Professor of Precision Medicine, Binzhou Medical University

"I have a strong passion for
teaching Physiology and
Neuroscience together with
monitoring endogenous
biomarkers, to combine that
with my interest in horses makes
it even more inspiring"

Dr. Robert Bowker
USA
VMD, PhD Professor Emeritus,
Michigan State University
Neurobiology

"My main interest is to educate
horse owners about the horse,
starting with the foot, and how it
is a primary ingredient for a
healthy horse, because generally
they do not know what is
“normal”. Not limping does not
mean healthy- it only means no
current evidence of lameness."

Dr. Aubrey Fine
USA/CAN
PhD, Professor Emeritus
California State Polytechnic
University, Licensed
Psychologist, Author

Dr. Fine has been recognized by
numerous organizations for his
service & dedication to children,
animals & the community. His
research interests relate to the
psycho-social impact of human
animal interactions, social skills
training & resilience in children.


Monique Craig
CH/USA
BS Computer Science
Engineering, Mathematics,
Physics, Farrier, Author,
Founder of Epona Mind & Codeveloper
of Metron Software

"I am passionate about learning
the true nature of horses in
motion so that I can understand
how best to help them be
comfortable & happy partners
for the humans that love them."
John Craig
USA
PhD, Engineering & Robotics
Stanford University, Lead
Software Developer Metron
Imaging System

"I am interested in knowing more than any human mind has
understood before. To take in
incredible amounts of data &
translate it into knowledge, I
enjoy using computers & artificial intelligence as a tool to expand my own mind."

Dr. Fred Provenza
USA
Professor Emeritus, Dept.
Wildland Resources, Utah
State University, Author,
Regenerative Practices
Consultant

"I love visiting this planet with all
its horrors, beauties, wonders
and deep mysteries.
Each day is an adventure"

Oscar Soberon
MEX/USA
FEI Level 3 Course
Designer, NARG Preferred
Course Designer

"Ever since I walked my first
course as a child I realized I
was interested in course
design"


Lars Holmberg
SWE/USA
SWE Authorized Riding
Instructor, Global
Equestrian Level III
Instructor, Founder
Holmberg & Wadeborn
Dressage Los Angeles,
CA
Ulf Wadeborn
SWE/USA
USEF “S” rated dressage
judge, SWE “R” Judge for
breeding & dressage, former
President of SWANA, SWE
Authorized Riding Instructor,
Global Equestrian Level III
Instructor

"I have enormous passion for
education of both horse & rider
which fuels me to travel the
world teaching skills & judging
efforts in the art of dressage."

Luis Lucio
ESP
Dressage rider and trainer,
two times olympic rider for my
home country Spain, Master
in Sports High Performance
Madrid University, Level III
trainer Spanish Equestrian
Federation, been member of
FEI dressage committee, Chef
D’Equipe for Spain NF,
member of the International
Dressage Trainer Club

"I have a strong passion for
education, I train horses and
riders all over the world and I
enjoy taking their partnership to
the fullest potential."

Murat Batur
TUR
Secretary General at Turkish
Equestrian Federation, FEI
level II course designer, level I
judge. Experience as Chef
D’Equipe for the Turkish team
and have bachelor degree in
business administration.

"To be honest, horses have been more than a passion for me. Horses are my life!
I come from an equestrian
background family. Both of my
grandparents were military showjumpers, one of them was on the olympic team in Stockholm.My father was a flat race jockey, my uncle was an owner of a venue and president of the Turkish federation"


Willow Vetch
AUS
Founder, Equine Partnered
Therapeutic Process & EPT
Experience, professional
supporter of Qatar & Australian
National Equestrian Teams at
WEG events

"Partnering with horses in a
therapeutic way creates positive physiological change in the body & offers the mind a safe experience of acceptance. Free from “right & wrong” we are easier able to access embodied experiences of safety, security & belonging in community with
others."
Alayne Blickle
USA
Founder Horses For Clean
Water

"I am passionate about helping
horse owners manage their
land in the best way possible
for horse health & the
environment. My goal is to
provide the most up to date
resources & information
possible."

Mike Larrivee
USA
Licensed Professional
Geologist, Executive Director
The Compost Fairy

"The Earth is the source of all
wealth, the foundation of the
terrestrial ecosystem, and the
basis of all economies natural
or otherwise. My place is to
reverse the loss of biodynamic
topsoil that has disappeared in
recent decades at an
accelerating rate, and to drive
necessary culture change for
that effort."

Dr. Susan Atkins
USA
PhD , ABPP
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Atkins has 30 years of
experience in clinical
neuropsychology with expertise
in pediatrics. She has a special
interest in anxiety and its effects
on performance.


Melissa Lalsingh
USA/TRI
Certified Equine Dental
Technician
"My inherited passion for
the health and well being
of horses started from
childhood.
I enjoy education and
sharing my knowledge
about these majestic
animals."
Daniela Leidy
USA/SWE
Riding School Operator/
Instructor, Pedagogics
Specialist

"I enjoy teaching the art of
riding horses. To be able to
instruct my students and see
them have moments of
understanding and become a
better partner to their horse is
so much fun and so rewarding.
To make the world better for
our horses through teaching
people is a passion of mine."

Cheyenne Ewing
USA
Registered Nurse, CPR
Advisor, and Riding Instructor

"From an early age, I knew that
riding would be a lifelong
passion of mine offering many
incredible experiences. Shortly
after starting a career in nursing
where educating both patients
and families is ingrained into
every task, I realized that my
dream of an equestrian career
could become a reality. It would
be an honor to pay that forward
by teaching others the joys of
riding."

Ashlee Pigford
USA
Learning & development
training consultant
(consulted companies as
Nike & FedEx)

"Learning is my passion.
Horses are my soul.
Connecting the two is my
heartbeat."

Deanna Sickels
USA
Business education

"I am passionate about
horses because being a
good horsemen is about
forming a strong bond
between you and the horse
in order to accomplish goals.
I am passionate about
business for the same
reason, business is all about
forming valuable
relationships in order to
affect change in an
organization."
Wenjun Zhao
CN
Master of Analytical
Chemistry from Uppsala
University, Sweden. In charge
of Global Equestrian system
marketing in China

"I love to do my best to help
others, I especially have a
strong interest in how to help
children with autism through
equestrian therapy."

Rebecca Zhang
CN
Master’s degree from King’s
college, University of London.
In charge of Global
Equestrian system marketing
in China

"I have a great passion to help
people through teaching them
about horses."

Mijiti
CN
National champion and
olympic rider for China.
Global Equestrian system
trainer coordinator in China

"I like to work with all types of
horses and students, I enjoy
helping them be the best they
can be."

Peng Peng
CN
Technical official and referee
of Olympics equestrian
competition. In charge of
Global Equestrian system
marketing in China

"I have 20 years of experience in
the equestrian industry,
following my passion of
bringing the art of riding to the
people as well as developing
equestrian therapy for children
with autism."
Brian Wee
USA/IRL
Cofounder, Certified Financial Planner

"I help business owners build more profitable businesses and make smart financial decisions and specialize in horse related businesses."

Why?

The passion for solving problems, education, health and equine welfare has taken us to many different places in the world. Seeing the education of trainers and riders in many countries (even within countries) you realize that it is very different. Different does not need to be negative, it is simply the way we interpret classical training with the horse foremost in mind. Our goal is that regardless of where you gather your rider or training education, it should follow a standard that everyone can be proud of and able to go anywhere in the world and be well-spoken, using easy to understand terminology, having riding ability that allows the best of the horses to come out, and for the instructors to garner teaching skills based on a holistic view with science, pedagogical, and empathy in mind.  The mission is to awaken a curiosity that lasts a lifetime as a horse person and be inclusive, from the smallest little island to the largest nations, as horse people, horses are our identity, we don’t know divides based on nationality- we include everyone.

Having seen the whole spectrum from the most luxurious training facilities to facilities and equipment that truly only worked because of the hearts of the people there, we realize that different places in the world have different situations and we will customize and support the programs to suit the country, federation, association, club or the individual wanting to make the horse world a better one.
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