Our Story
We are a family run business with over 65+ years experience in the horse industry. All Around Equine was started in 2015 by Emma and has grown from a small trailer to a spacious facility, dedicated to fulfilling God's purpose for our lives . We're grateful for the journey and excited to serve you with passion and commitment. Thank you for being part of our story!
Our Team
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Emma (Koeberl) Ellig
Owner - Head Trainer - Nutrition Consultant
Emma, 35, is a devoted farm wife, proud boy mom of three, and lifelong horsewoman. She founded All Around Equine LLC in 2015 with the support of many key people in her life.
Despite her young age, Emma has lived many experiences. She’s deeply committed to living out God’s purpose through AAE, using her talents and knowledge to serve others and help them grow.
At the core of it all, Emma believes that with faith, perseverance, and the right support, anything is possible.
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“Anything is possible with the Lord and a good horse.”
Jonathan Koeberl
Nutritionist - Handyman
Jon is as hardworking and honest as they come. He and his wife, Eileen, have been married for over 40 years and are proud grandparents to six wonderful grandkids.
With a lifelong passion for both horses and nutrition, Jon brings more than 40 years of experience in the nutrition industry and over 55 years in the horse world. He ensures every horse receives the highest level of care, both inside and out.
When he’s not sharing his expertise, you’ll find Jon in the show pen competing as a Non-Pro in reining and ranch versatility events. Jon is a shining example of what hard work, integrity, and commitment look like.
Eileen Koeberl
The Glue
Eileen is truly the heart and backbone of our operation. She keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, managing the books, ensuring no detail ever slips through the cracks, and making sure the peace is kept.
Beyond her business expertise, Eileen brings a rare and gentle touch to every horse she handles. Horses have been a part of her life for as long as she can remember, and her quiet confidence and patience reflect a lifetime of experience.
Eileen is a loving wife of over 40 years and a proud grandmother to six, To everyone involved with All Around Equine, she’s more than a leader—she’s Mom.
Jared Ellig
Handyman
Jared might not have grown up in the horse world, but he’s quickly found his place in it. As a dedicated husband, farmer, and proud dad of three boys, he brings hard work, humor, and heart to everything he does.
Married to Emma in 2024, Jared was introduced to the world of horses—and has been surrounded by them ever since! While his passion lies in farming and fixing, his love for animals (and patience with a barn full of them) shines through every day. He also lends a hand when there is humor needed in the group!
Meet your trainer Emma
Emma’s life has revolved around horses for as long as she can remember. Her mother trail rode while pregnant with her, and by the age of two, Emma was riding independently on a pony named Mousy. She began formal lessons around eight years old, growing up in a horse-centered family where both parents rode. Her father, who began taking reining lessons at 16, played a significant role in shaping her foundation—and continues to do so today.
Throughout her life, Emma has worked with trainers across many disciplines. While reining has always been the core of her foundation, her experience also includes dressage, AQHA western pleasure, English, showmanship, ranch and cattle work, colt starting, mounted shooting, and more. She is a strong believer that learning never stops and that being teachable matters more than talent.
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In high school, Emma competed extensively in WSCA events while continuing consistent reining training. During this time, she also began starting her own horses and working with “fixer-uppers,” often hauling them to trainers rather than assuming she had all the answers—an approach that helped shape her training philosophy early on.
During her early 20s, Emma leaned heavily into AQHA and reining while remaining active in ranch rodeos, sorting, barrels, and continued lessons. In her mid-20s, she worked daily with a world-level trainer focusing on reiners, AQHA western pleasure horses, tune-ups, and colt starting. She purchased the fanciest horse she has owned and began showing reining seriously, earning Green as Grass Rider of the Year and narrowly missing Rookie of the Year.
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As Emma moved into her late 20s, her focus shifted toward ranch work and cow events, deepening her appreciation for practical, capable horses that are broke beyond the arena. This period also brought personal challenges that ultimately became a refining season. Those years taught her compassion, perspective, and grace—qualities that strongly influence how she teaches today.
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Emma loves the show pen but firmly believes that showing is not a requirement for success or credibility. Some of her favorite moments are taking a fancy, well-broke horse out on the ranch or down the trail and watching that training translate to real-world situations. She values horses that can do a little of everything and do it well.
Now in her 30s, Emma’s passion is creating safe, willing, versatile horses that truly take care of their riders across many disciplines.
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She didn’t start her business because she believed she was the best trainer—she started it because she felt called to help others. That calling became clear after attending a local 4-H horse show and recognizing a gap where both kids and horses needed better guidance. God gave her a heart for teaching, and her parents gave her a strong foundation of knowledge. Her mission is to pass both on.
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Emma is deeply grateful for every season that brought her to this point and believes her purpose is to help others grow—both horses and people—along their journey.