Nicole De Laurentis is a classically trained dressage instructor. She incorporates various training methods learned from esteemed trainers such as Dr. Gerd Heuschman and Grand Prix rider Natasha Althoff-Kelly. Nicole has extensive experience in polo, competitive driving, and a short term background in reining. She has successfully owned and managed Double Dutch Dressage for the past seven years. Her passion lies in enhancing the relationship between equines and equestrians through biomechanics, and she holds certifications from FME, TYS, and ARIA. She is the proud pet parent to one of the business mascots, Remi the border collie. If you’re ever taking a lesson or test riding a horse at MIES, you’ll see her running around the barn with the horses and greeting everyone who passes by her.

Mattea Booker moved to Washington from Michigan three years ago to expand her equine education. She possesses a diverse background in saddle seat, hunt seat, jumping, ranch riding, and equitation. Her passion is foundational work with young horses. Mattea spent four years working on a gypsy breeding operation, where she started and showed various stallions and geldings. In her six years of coaching and training, she has developed a wealth of knowledge to share with her clients. Mattea attended Idaho Horseshoeing School in 2022, graduated from Langley Equine Studies in Spring of 2024 and is working on her NBCAAM Certification. She is the proud owner of an 8-year-old gypsy named Storm, whom she brought with her from Michigan, and he now serves as an exceptional lesson and personal mount.