Abigail Lohmann, a teenage business owner and founder of Mountain View Equestrian, shares her experience of often being the only young person in professional settings. She embraces this by setting low expectations upfront and then exceeding them through her work, focusing on making clients and their children feel safe and capable. Her equestrian business, started in 2022 with one horse and rider, has grown to include three horses and a community of riders, offering personalized riding lessons designed to build confidence and a love for horses. Located near Denver, the facility provides a safe, distraction-free environment with access to trails and pastures, and will host affordable summer camps for children aged 5 to 14.

Abigail highlights three key qualities essential to her success: initiative, continuous progress, and patience. She emphasizes the importance of starting a business proactively, learning and improving over time, and maintaining patience with clients’ learning processes. When feeling overwhelmed, she advises taking breaks, seeking help from mentors or friends, making to-do lists, and spending time with horses to reduce stress. Her approach combines practical business strategies with a passion for equestrianism, aiming to inspire others to pursue their goals despite challenges.