JANICKIDRESSAGE
The people behind the program

Our team.
A shared commitment.

Developing horses takes a dedicated team. At Janicki Dressage, our riders, care staff, and breeding team bring their experience together to support the horses at every stage of their lives.

01Founder & Head Trainer

Aaron Janicki

Aaron Janicki with a horse in the pasture
Training · Competition · Breeding · Sales

Aaron leads the breeding, training, and sales program at Janicki Dressage in Mount Vernon, Washington. A USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist, he has trained and competed eight horses through Grand Prix and earned regional championship titles and international CDI wins.

His work brings together the development of young horses, competition at the highest levels, and helping riders find lasting partnerships.

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02Rider

Kassidy Edwards

Kassidy Edwards standing beside a chestnut horse
Young horse development · Competition

An ambitious young rider from Texas, Kassidy joined Janicki Dressage in 2024. She brings experience starting young horses, developing their training, and preparing and presenting horses for clients.

With her gelding Ivender, Kassidy recently won the Region 6 Third Level Championship and a Fourth Level Test 3 class. She has also represented Region 9 at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships.

Her work at Janicki Dressage spans the early foundations of a young horse’s education through continued development and competition. She is an integral part of the riding team, helping horses gain experience and progress through their training.

03Barn Manager

Kim Lance

Kim Lance with a horse at Janicki Dressage
Daily care · Barn management · Rider education

Kim brings many years of experience in horse training, barn management, grooming, daily care, and teaching. A USDF Bronze Medalist who has competed through Fourth Level, she combines practical horsemanship with an understanding of the needs of sport horses.

As Barn Manager, Kim helps keep daily life at Janicki Dressage running smoothly, with close attention to each horse’s condition, comfort, and well-being.

Her experience and commitment to the horses make her a valued part of the team. From coordinating care to supporting riders and students, Kim helps create a well-managed environment in which horses can thrive.

04Breeding Director

Tracy Thoms

Tracy Thoms with a horse at Janicki Dressage
Breeding program · Mares & young horses · Sales

Tracy directs and manages the breeding program at Janicki Dressage, overseeing breeding management and the care of the mares and young horses in the fields.

Her responsibilities include managing the process of getting mares in foal and keeping track of the needs of the breeding herd and growing youngsters. Her work supports the next generation of Janicki Dressage horses from the beginning.

A rider and stable owner herself, Tracy brings a broad perspective to her role. She also assists with horse sales, connecting her knowledge of the breeding program and young horses with the needs of prospective buyers.

05Marketing

Lhanze Kohr

Lhanze Kohr standing beside a chestnut horse
Marketing · Horse sales

Lhanze handles marketing for Janicki Dressage, helping share the horses and the story of the program.

She also runs her own hunter-jumper sales stable, bringing her experience in the horse sales business to her work with the team.

06Junior Rider & Groom

Wyatt Heacox

Wyatt Heacox riding a horse wearing a reserve championship ribbon
Riding · Grooming · Competition

Wyatt is a junior rider who contributes to both riding and grooming at Janicki Dressage, supporting the horses in their training and daily care.

She has competed at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships and through Fourth Level. Most recently, she earned the Region 6 Reserve Championship at Third Level.

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