Training

Performance Plus Arabians specializes in western, hunt, and english training. It is a full-service training facility that offers customized training for both rider and horse as well as one on one coaching. Whether you are interested in riding lessons, showing at local shows, expanding your riding skills, or showing at the national level we have a program to fit your needs. The farm also offers full-service maintenance program to help keep your horse healthy and happy during the off season.

Patty Hoefker grew up showing horses and worked under the direction of Deb McGuire for 8 years as her assistant trainer. After Deb’s retirement in October 2022, she was given the opportunity to continue the PPA excellence by taking over the training program. She strives for excellence with her youth/amateur rider’s success and looks forward the most to pairing the perfect horse and rider combination.

Contact Patty-

Tel: 605-360-5714

Gabi Siefkes joins PPA as assistant trainer with a wealth of knowledge branching from sport horse to main ring .  A recent graduate of the U of M Crookston Equine department, she brings both hands on knowledge and a different point of view.  Gabi grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota showing Arabian horses for as long as she can remember, traveling to shows all around the Midwest and beyond.  While in college, she was recruited onto the NCEA/IHSA Equestrian Team competing up to the national level.  Gabi brings along her personal show horse, Atticus Rex PVF.