About the Owners and Instructors of Lane of Dreams Farm, LLC

Head Coach Julie Vogel
Co-Owner and Lead Instructor

Julie is the Facility Manager and Lead Instructor of the program. She has an Associates of Applied Science in Horse Production and Management from OSU Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, Ohio, graduating at the top of her class. Julie has spent her life around horses training and showing. She started at a hunter/jumper barn, showed open and 4H in all disciplines, has judged open shows, trained race horses, has experience in eventing and spent time at a Morgan show stable that showed at the National level. She has been a 4H advisor for over 12 years and serves on the Seneca County Horse Advisory Council. Julie currently shows Third Level Dressage at USDF recognized shows and has taken many horses through the levels. She is a CHA certified riding instructor in English and Western Riding. Julie is a member of USDF, Mid Ohio Dressage Association, International Quarter Pony Association, and 4H. Julie is also the Head Coach for Tiffin University's Equestrian Program. Julie is a mother of two and married for 14 years.

Julie Vogel: julie@laneofdreams.com

Assistant Coach Claire Johansen
Co-Owner, Director and Instructor

Claire is the Director of the program and Instructor. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from OSU and a Masters of Business Administration from Tiffin University. Claire grew up helping exercise and groom polo ponies. After a successful business career, she reignited her passion for horses at age 40. In 2005 Lane of Dreams Farm LLC, an Equestrian training center, was founded by Julie and Claire to provide the community with a safe environment to learn English and Western riding and become well rounded horsemen. The program is designed to train horses and people in various environments from indoor schooling to trail riding over various types of terrain. Claire served as a 4H advisor and member of the Seneca County Horse Advisory Council for over ten years. She is a CHA certified riding instructor. Claire is a member of USDF, AQHA,  and Flatlanders Combined Training Association and  loves learning Dressage. She continues to serve as a Director for various private and public institutions. Claire is also an Assistant Coach for Tiffin University's Equestrian Program. She is the mother of three grown children and has been married for 33 years.

Claire Johansen: claire@laneofdreams.com