Johanna, a native of Connecticut, was raised in a family with a strong equine background - her mother being a horse show judge, and her father an equine veterinarian. Growing up, Johanna received instruction from Andre Dignelli, Linda Langmeier, and Missy Clark, and competed extensively in the junior ranks. Her junior career included championship titles in hunters, jumpers, and equitation across the East Coast, as well as a top ten finish in the USEF Showing Jumping Talent Search Finals, Reserve Champion in USEF Junior Hunter Finals, among other notable accomplishments.

In 2012, Johanna established Metro Stables with a primary focus on the development of young riders and horses. Leveraging her expertise in technical riding skills, horse training, and core fundamentals, Johanna is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of riders in hunters, jumpers, and equitation. As a result of her commitment to the development of the horse and rider, Johanna's students have achieved success both locally and nationally across all three rings.

Julia grew up riding and working with horses in Western Massachusetts. During her junior years, she competed at Regional and National rated horse shows as well as Massachusetts Horseman’s Council Finals and New England Equitation Championship. Throughout college Julia rode on the St. Lawrence University’s IHSA Team, where she held an integral role of managing the show prep for 30+ horses.

Upon graduation Julia took a job as an assistant at a small show barn managing the stables and riding young horses. Julia joined the Metro Stables team in 2023. With an eye for detail, she provides each client’s horse with specialized care and attention.