Cassie and Dan Sprenger of Complete Equestrian Company (CEC), welcome you!
CEC strives to offer horses, their owners and horse enthusiasts a wide variety of opportunities. We are dedicated to creating a complete team between horses and their riders. Our main goal is to help novice to pro riders develop a better understanding and solid relationship with horses while practicing safe and effective horse skills.
We specialize in starting, gaming and versatile horses. We offer riding lessons, training, clinics trail rides and more. All riding levels, breeds and disciplines are welcome at CEC.
We would be happy to meet you and see how we can help better your horse experiences!
---------------MEET OUR CREW---------------
Owner/Instructor/Trainer/Clinician
Cassie Sprenger
Cassie is a very accomplished rider and has been teaching people how to ride for over 10 years. She excels at providing her students with the tools to be confident, safe and effective riders. Her low pressure teaching style ables her students to reach their riding goals in a timely manner and be proud of their accomplishments. Cassie is always bettering her equine education to better herself and her students.
Did you see Cassie at Mn EquiFest! She had a riding clinic on both days.
Pictures of Cassie at EquiFest 2011.
Cassie has limited space for outside training horses. So if you are interested in furthering your horses education with Cassie, be sure to contact her as soon as possible. More information on our 'Training' page.
2008 GCSCA Gaming Champion
2009 MHARF Challenge Of The Unwanted Horse Reserve Champion
2009 MHARF Challenge of the Unwanted Horse Best Groomed
2009 MHARF Challenge of the Unwanted Horse Peoples Choice
2009 NCR EXCA EquiFest Horsemanship Challenge Reserve Champion
2010 MHARF Challenge of the Unwanted Horse Grand Champion
2010 GCSCA Gaming Champion
Countless Daily Gaming High Point Awards at WSCA shows
Multiple SRSC High Point & Reserve High Point Awards for:
-Gaming
-Pleasure
-Versatility
-Training
Queen of SRSC (Saddlelite Riders Saddle Club) 2006, 2007 & 2009
Queen of GCSCA (Goodhue County Saddle Clubs Association) 2011
Named "Two Thumbs Up Instructor of the Year" by her students!
INSTRUCTOR
Kristen Ecsh
Starting at the age of 3 and getting my first blue ribbon at a show I
have had horses a part of my life. 21 years later I'm still at it with
extensive training experience along side top trainers like John Lyons
and my own personal growth from 4-H to world AQHA shows. I have loved
horses my entire life and now it my time to give back to others so
they can have what I have and had. I work with young children to
adults of all ages. I can help get your relationship horses to
whatever level it is your looking for. If your looking to just ride,
show, barrel race, or whatever it may be your heart deserves I can
show how to get there. My love for horses is endless and holds
special place in my heart.
What CEC thinks of Kristen:
Kristen is one of those ladies that you instantly feel great as soon as she enters your space. She is always smiling and up beat, which was our intstant attraction to having her on our staff. She is very sincere, patient and outgoing when she is teaching. Her professionalism is outstanding! We offer a better program with her on our team.
INSTRUCTOR and TRAINER
Maria Crane
My program is unlike any other program in the twin cities area. I have been perfecting and developing it for a many years now. This program is more than showing up, jumping on a horse and riding around in circles for 45 min. First of all, it's about having FUN!! It's also about learning everything you need to know to be a confident, self sufficient rider. We start by learning how our horse communicates with us and how to truly understand it's cues. We bulid a strong, balanced seat by perfecting our bareback riding skills. We move on to different types of saddles and challenge ourselves each and everytime we come to the barn. We ride through rugged terrain, arenas with no walls, but don't worry we take our time and start out slow. *** I take pride in working with horses with behavioral issues as a trainer. Most of my more advanced students help me in this process and learn about the mind set of 
these horses with agression issues. Buckers, biters, kickers, halter pullers, horses who try to roll on you, or anything else they can do to scare the mess out of you to get them to put you away. It's incrediably rewarding to see these horses calm down and remember what is like to be a happy horse again. My students love being a part of it and look forward to the next "Crazy" horse I bring in. Kids in my program learn about leadership skills, communication, problem solving, teamwork, basic life skills that will help them when they are older. They help me teach camps, community ed, they help new students, young or old learn new things about horses. It's really rewarding to watch how well these kids develop so quickly and some just explode out of their shells. My favorite quote, "Maria, this program is amazing. My children have learned more in 6 months in your program than they have in the 3 years at their last barn. We cannot thank you enough." This is why I do what I do. Give me a chance to explore a world unlike no other, a world with horses. You won't be disappointed.
What CEC thinks of Maria:
We were instantly excited to have Maria on our team when she contacted us. We were not in the market to add more trainers or instructors, but she brought that special pizzaz to the table that others never offered. After only a few weeks of being with us she had proven herself that she was capable to be a true member of the CEC staff. Maria always offers a true to life expierence to her clients. We are thrilled to have her willingness to share her education, her unique photography skills and her true love for horses, on our team.
CHECK IT OUT!!
~CEC & SULLIVAN~GRAND CHAMPIONS~
2010 Mn Hooved Animal Rescue Fondations Trainers Challenge
Check out the "Rescue Challenge" page for more info.
Sullivan has been adopted by CEC's own Emily Carmicheal. Sullie came back to CEC early March and we love having him! Emily has been playing and working with him multiple times per week. Sullie is very happy!
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FEATURED HORSE
KAJUUN FAYEK aka KAJ
Kajuun is a wonderful and extremely patiant 29 yr old Arabian. He has been a apart of CEC before CEC was born. Cassie bought Kaj in '99 to help build her lesson program. He did more than that! He became apart of the family. After a few years he was purchased by Cassie's family for Cassie's younger sister. Her sister went on to show show Kaj in games on occasion, building her confidence and letting Cassie use her for her program. Kaj is defiantly one of those once in a lifetime horses, and you'll see that as soon as you meet him.
Love you Kaj Man! You are the definition of why people have a passion for horses.
FEATURED EQUESTRIANS
Desi's crew!
Shanda, Lizzy, Makayla and Rachel
Desi's crew did such an amazing job being apart of the Mn Hooved Animal Rescue Fondations Trainers Challenge in 2011. Each and every one of these girls worked hard along side Cassie to help show Desi what it means to be a well mannerd, trusting and fun all around horse. These girls were instructed by Cassie, they did all of the handling and training themselves. Each on of these talented young ladies showed CEC what good ole fun with horses can teach a horse that has been through a tough time. Congrats to you ladies for everything you have and are yet to accomplish. We here at CEC are very proud of you!