Dr. Phyllis Watts - Faculty Sport Sponsor (left)

Assistant Coach Claire Johansen- Co-Owner of Lane of Dreams Farm LLC (center)

Head Coach Julie Vogel- Co Owner of Lane of Dreams Farm LLC (right)






Julie, is the Facility Manager and Lead Instructor of the program. She has an Associates of Applied Science in Horse Production and Management from Ohio State University 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 has been married 15 years and is a mother of two.

Claire, is the Director of the program and Instructor. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Ohio State University 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. She has been married 34 years and is the mother of three grown children.

Both of Julie and Clair have many years of experience and knowledge that they can bring to the equestrian team. They are the ones that get the team prepaired for the shows, making sure the boys and girls know the associations rules and, and keeping them on track with their riding lessons. Lots of work goes into prepairing for the competitions but the coaches also make sure the team has fun as well.