Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medalist and young professional on the competitive FEI dressage circuit. Riding since before she could walk, Mary has developed a thorough understanding of training horses and riders of all ages and levels. She continues to expand her knowledge of training through working with some of the most reputable trainers and clinicians around the globe. She has also leveraged many education opportunities throughout her career,  graciously offered through the USEF/USDF and the Dressage Foundation.

Mary has a lengthy competitive record starting at just nine years old. Throughout her career she has proven herself aboard multiple FEI horses including her self-made, Rossignol-ISF, who she trained from a green four-year old through Grand Prix. Mary prides herself on developing young horses through FEI as well as developing riders through the levels. Next to training young horses she finds working with aspiring juniors and young riders just as rewarding; Mary has taken two FEI young riders to the North American Junior/Young Rider Championships whom she helped develop from an early start. Having a taste for the international stage early on in her career, Mary has her sights set on further international competition namely future World Equestrian Games and the Olympics.