Spring Hill Farm

Spring Hill Farm Spring Hill Farm is an equestrian facility specializing in dressage horses located in Duluth, Minnesota.

Spring Hill Farm is a beautiful, full service equestrian facility located in Duluth, Minnesota and owned by Andrew and Megan Baertsch. Our objective is to purchase, train and develop young dressage horses for resale to the general riding public and to our student clients. We are also committed to the education of both junior and adult amateur riders who are serious about the sport of dressage. Our

trainer, instructor, and manager Leah Nelson is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist and is a USDF Certified Instructor. She oversees operation of the farm and staff, care of the horses, training and teaching. She also coordinates clinics and other events at our farm and is available to teach clinics and consult on horse purchases. Spring Hill Farm accepts limited horses for boarding who are in training or whose riders are in an active education program at the farm.
​If you are interested in our horses, training, or rider education programs please contact Leah Nelson.

12/10/2025

Unfortunately, we've had to cancel the Suzanne Galdun clinic this weekend. Stay tuned for reschedule date!

Sweet Water Equestrian LLC

Can't wait to host Suzanne Galdun for a rider biomechanics clinic December 12-14 at Spring Hill Farm. I have a few rider...
12/02/2025

Can't wait to host Suzanne Galdun for a rider biomechanics clinic December 12-14 at Spring Hill Farm. I have a few rider spots open! Contact me if you're interested. $200/ride. $15/day auditing, register at the door and stay tuned for schedule. Suzanne is appropriate for all levels of riders and auditors will learn a ton!

https://positivelydressage.com/

Sweet Water Equestrian LLC

Suzanne is one of only thirteen rider biomechanics coaches in the US currently accredited by Mary Wanless in her Ride With Your Mind method, and has been studying under Mary for over 12 years. Based in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, Suzanne has become a highly sought after clinician herself, teaching a...

06/27/2025

Dr. Laurelyn Keener will be here July 16 for equine dental appointments. We have one opening if anyone is interested in hauling in that day!

Spring Hill Farm/ Sweet Water Equestrian LLC in Duluth, MN has a rare opening for dressage training board. Full and par...
04/07/2025

Spring Hill Farm/ Sweet Water Equestrian LLC in Duluth, MN has a rare opening for dressage training board. Full and partial training options available. Short or long-term. Inquire about joining our fabulous group of boarders in a calm, quiet and focused atmosphere!

✔️ Heated barn, wash stalls, tack room, lounge
✔️ Heated standard sized indoor arena with mirrors and dust free footing
✔️ Turnout in small herds or solo
✔️ Trails galore!
✔️ Outdoor standard dressage arena with dust-free footing
✔️ Excellent staff and on-site manager

Leah Nelson is a
🏅 USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist
🏅 USDF L Program Graduate
🏅 USDF Certified Instructor

Contact Leah Nelson ➡️

Leah Nelson is a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist, USDF Certified Instructor through Second Level and a USDF L Program Graduate. She holds a BA in...

12/03/2024

We're collecting blanket donations again this year for Equine Allies! Contact Leah Nelson if you have any decent condition turnout blankets or sheets you'd like to donate to a horse in need. They can be dropped off at Spring Hill Farm until December 10. Please include a tag with your name and address, and blanket size. Thank you! ❄️

I'm so excited to host Suzanne Galdun at Spring Hill Farm for a rider biomechanics clinic November 2-3! We're almost ful...
10/18/2024

I'm so excited to host Suzanne Galdun at Spring Hill Farm for a rider biomechanics clinic November 2-3!

We're almost full on rider spots, but let me know if you're interested in riding and I'll put you on the wait-list in case we end up with more room.

Here's a fun interview of her speaking with JJ Tate so you can learn a little more about her background and approach.

Auditing is welcome! $15 per day, register at the door.

JJ shares with us one of her biomechanics coaches, Suzanne Galdun, of Positively Dressage. Suzanne is one of 9 certified Ride with Your Mind (Mary Wanless) ...

Martin Kuhn Clinic alert! Auditors welcome! $15/day, register at the at the door.This weekend (Aug 17-18) at Spring Hill...
08/16/2024

Martin Kuhn Clinic alert! Auditors welcome! $15/day, register at the at the door.

This weekend (Aug 17-18) at Spring Hill Farm! Saturday 9-4:30, Sunday 6:15-1:30.

Sweet Water Equestrian LLC

Address

2824 Jean Duluth Road
Duluth, MN
55804

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

(218) 940-2138

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