Meet the Team

Linden Hill Stables has experienced professionals with years of knowledge in the horse industry. Whatever your equestrian goals are, they are here to help you and your four-legged companions!

Lisa Hillmer

Owner/Trainer/Instructor

Hillmer has life-long experience with the care, training, and showing of horses within the industry. She is a graduate from Stephens College, in 1991, with a major in Journalism and a minor in Equestrian Science; Hillmer has trained riders and horses alike to win national and world titles, bred many notable show horses, and taught many successful riding students. Lisa has the knowledge and experience to help you through all your horse needs. Whether it be for pleasure or show!

Missy Hughes-Smith

Trainer/Instructor

Missy Hughes-Smith graduated from William Woods University in 1995, and jumped head first into her professional career in the horse industry. Missy has worked at several barns in the Kentucky circuit, as well as the Kansas City area. Missy has trained several successful horse and rider pairs, with an emphasis on her equitation instruction. Missy works alongside Lisa as a trainer and instuctor at Linden Hill.

Megan Klostermeyer

Assistant Trainer/Instructor

Megan is a graduate of Stephens College with a double major in Equestrian Sciences and Integrated Marketing. During her time at Stephens she was able to intern with several top trainers. Klostermeyer spearheads Linden Hill's lesson program, and accompanies Hillmer in the training barn. Her many years of experience with different horses and riders equip her with the perfect skill set to instruct varying levels of riders.