Donna Longacre has owned and operated Longacre Stables for 40 years. She brings years of experience, both competing and training at the FEI level. She has extensive experience as a USEF "R" licensed Judge in Dressage and Western Dressage, as well as the Arabian and Western divisions, and has judged multiple National and World Championship competitions. She is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist and USET scholarship recipient.

Donna is a certified riding instructor/master in multiple disciplines and is a popular clinician throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her teaching philosophy is using "Dressage as a foundation for ALL riding!" She specializes in the biomechanics of both horse and rider and is an intermediate Centered Riding Instructor. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in equestrian studies from Meredith Manor.

Donna has also found time to give back to the industry through many positions such as USDF Executive Board Member, various boards, committees and professional groups. She has authored numerous horsemanship articles as well as done public speaking.