About Us

About Denver Equestrians Riding School

At Denver Equestrians Riding School, we provide the instructors and school horses for your lessons in our beautiful in our 32,000sf Equestrian Paradise!

DERS offers a wide range of programs designed to suit riders of all ages and skill levels, from brand new beginners to experienced equestrians looking to refine their skills.

Guided by our talented Horseback Riding Instructors, our lesson programs emphasize safety, education, and fun!

We strive to provide a quality learning experience that goes beyond the basics of riding. Our lessons are crafted to help students build confidence, develop strong horsemanship skills, and form meaningful connections with horses and like-minded friends.

Whether you're interested in recreational riding, competition, or simply enjoying the companionship of horses, we at DERS are here to support your equestrian journey every step of the way.

🏇 Our Vision

To be a premier equestrian center where passion for horses fosters personal growth and community, inspiring riders of all ages to achieve their full potential. We aim to set the standard for excellence in equestrian education and create a welcoming space where every rider can thrive.

🐴 Our Mission

To provide a family-friendly environment where horse lovers of all ages learn, thrive and grow. To deliver exceptional equestrian education on our healthy, happy school horses, empowering riders with confidence and skills. We are committed to offering the best horses, a premium facility, and educated instructors to nurture those with a love for horses and riding.

Explore Our Team of Riding Professionals

At Denver Equestrians Riding School, our team of riding professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch equestrian education and support. Each instructor brings a wealth of experience, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Corinne M. Lettau – Founder, DERS and Owner, Colorado Equestrian Center

Corinne's love for horses began on a trail ride with her dad for her 8th birthday, sparking a lifelong passion for horses and riding. By age 10, she was attending summer camps and winning ribbons. After college, Corinne returned to the dude ranch where she first rode, this time guiding the trail rides and teaching beginners. In 1993, Corinne became a Certified Riding Instructor, and enjoyed teaching lessons to children, running summer camps, and creating community riding programs for adults.

Her journey through various disciplines eventually led her to Dressage in 1994, where she found her true calling in mastering the art of communication between horse and rider. Corinne became a working student and trained under Olympic Medalist Michelle Gibson in 1998, and continues to host clinics for her to this day. The founder of DERS, Corinne is dedicated to creating a family-friendly environment focused on safety, education, and the well-being of horses. Her vision is to raise the standards of equine education and provide a space where horse lovers of all ages can learn, thrive, and grow.

Kaylee Doeding

Meet our Head Trainer, Kaylee Doeding. She began her equestrian journey at the age of two on trail rides in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Soon thereafter, she was taking English riding lessons that she would earn by mucking out stalls. By 17, she was professionally riding and training horses for their owners, teaching lessons to children and adults, and running summer camps at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.

Kaylee expanded her education by working at A circuit horse shows, and riding in Virginia and Florida. She has earned her BHS PATH certifications to teach riding lessons and therapeutic riding. Kaylee also ran the riding school and horse camps at Far West Farm in Calabasas, CA.

Kaylee's cheery energy and passion for horses shines, and she prioritizes safety, education, and fun in every lesson.

Marie Louise Barrett

USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, ML grew up in the horse country of Virginia. With her first pony at age 3, she continued on a passionate path of horsemanship from a very young age. Starting with Pony Club, she then focused on fox hunting, hunter/jumper and cross country disciplines.

With a college degree in Education, ML started her Dressage career at Table Mountain Ranch in Colorado. When her husband's business relocated to Boston, she served as the Dressage Trainer and Riding Instructor at Berryfield Farm.

ML has worked with top International Dressage Trainers like Sue Blinks, Shannon Dueck and Conrad Schumacher.

Her teaching method focuses on patience, kindness and respect for the horse, and she measures success by the harmony of the horse and rider. Eager to share her extensive experience with students of all ages, she enjoys teaching riding lessons and horsemanship to beginners through advanced FEI Dressage riders.

Debbie DeMaio

Debbie came to DERS as an enthusiastic client and Grandmother, sharing her love of horses and riding with her Granddaughter.

Previously a school teacher, education is very important to Debbie. Volunteering around the barn eventually led to a teaching position, and she earned her CHA Instructor Certification right here at DERS. Debbie continues to pursue her certification in PATH.int and ESMHL. Her passions are teaching and the love of horses, which makes working at the barn a perfect fit. As an Instructor at The Right Step, Inc., Debbie is also providing horsemanship for those with differing disabilities. Sharing experiences with riders is a very rewarding experience for Debbie. Come on out and let her introduce you to our AMAZING herd of school horses!