Western horsemanship · Kingsville, Missouri

Strong foundations and clear leadership. Confident riders and willing horses.

Western riding lessons and practical horse training tailored to you and your horse.

25+ years of horse experienceEquestrian Science degreeTravel available to you and your horse

Mandy Griffey riding a gray horse on a Colorado ranch

Welcome to Wild & Rooted

A practical place for horses and riders to grow.

Whether you are stepping into the saddle for the first time, returning after years away, or working toward a stronger partnership with your own horse, you are welcome here. Instruction is calm, clear, and built around your goals.

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Horsemanship that meets you where you are.

Come to Wild & Rooted in Kingsville, or have Mandy travel to your place to work with you and your horse.

Mandy riding a chestnut horse in an indoor arena

Western Riding Lessons

Private and small-group instruction for children, teens, and adults—from first rides through advanced horsemanship.

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Mandy riding a dun horse during an arena training session

Practical Horse Training

Thoughtful training built on groundwork, clear communication, confidence, and a horse that understands the job.

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The Wild & Rooted story

Adventure in the saddle. Roots in what matters.

Wild & Rooted is a reminder that we can embrace adventure while staying grounded in faith, family, hard work, stewardship, and the partnerships we build with our horses.

Mandy smiling while holding a chicken beside a horse

Meet Mandy

Experience you can trust. Instruction built around you.

With more than 25 years of horse experience, an Equestrian Science degree, and years spent working at training barns and ranches in Colorado, Mandy brings a capable, well-rounded approach to every horse and rider.

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A group of horses gathered in a managed pasture

A rooted approach

Adaptive planned grazing for healthier land and livestock.

Practical, property-specific guidance for horse owners and other livestock stewards.

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Ready to begin?

Tell Mandy what you want to accomplish.

Start a conversation about lessons, training, or working together at your place.

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