OutWest Instructors
Angie
A teacher at heart, Angie enjoys helping new riders feel comfortable and successful on horseback. She grew up riding at OutWest, competing in shows with the National Reining Horse Association, and in 4-H, then later became an All-American Varsity Equestrian athlete while riding for the equestrian team at South Dakota State University.
Angie's first career was a secondary school teacher, when she originally helped to develop OutWest's camp and lessons programs. A love for animals and those who depend on them for fun or livelihoods convinced her to attend veterinary school at Colorado State University, where she also rode for the school's ranch horse team. She enjoys merging her passions for teaching and animals through the OutWest lesson program as well as volunteering for an international veterinary organization, the Equitarian Initiative. Angie is excited to be back "home" working as a large animal veterinarian in the area and helping kids and adults alike connect with horses at OutWest.
Jacob
Jacob Christenson literally grew up at OutWest and has had a passion for horses his entire life. His foundation of experience competing at OutWest led to success at the state and national level in High School Rodeo Boys Cutting and Reined Cow Horse. Jacob was the MN HS Rodeo Reserve Champion in Boys Cutting in 2019, a 2X National HS Rodeo qualifier in Boys Cutting, and 1X National qualifier in Reined Cow Horse. Jacob earned his Bachelor Degree in Natural Horsemanship at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana where he was also involved in several student groups including Student Government, Horseman Club and Young Farmers & Ranchers. Jacob won the 2021 & 2022 Colt Challenge Competitions at UMW, and led the student team from UMW that placed first at the Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenges held in 2021 and 2023.
Dylan
Dylan is currently a Senior at Monticello High School and has been riding and working at Out West arena for several years. He’s an all-around great young man who loves to teach. Dylan is currently the President of his 4H Club the Wild West Ranchers and has earned many accolades competing with his horses at the County and State level. When not at Out West, you can find Dylan fishing on a local lake!
Hannah
Hannah has been with the OutWest family for several years as an instructor and leader of summer camps. She is a graduate from UND with degrees in Airport Management and Air Traffic Control. She earned her private pilot license in 2021 as well! At UND she was on the dance team, and dancing continues to be a passion in addition to horses. Hannah is currently working full time in Operations for Endeavor Air, the regional carrier of Delta Airlines.
You’ll find Hannah competing and helping out at all OutWest events including sorting, leagues, and Ranch Horse Shows.