PREMIER EQUESTRIAN - Key Persons


Amber Larson

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Operations

Arena Consultant


Chris Neihart

Job Titles:
  • VP of Sales, Arena Consultant
Chris has been with Premier from the beginning. Chris has been in all aspects of our company from building jumps and dressage arenas in the beginning then moving to sales and focusing on the construction and design aspects. Chris has been instrumental in formulating arena building practices and high end arena systems.

Dax Hardy

Job Titles:
  • Arena Consultant

Heidi Zorn - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • President
Heidi, a lifelong equestrian, grew up in Sandy, UT competing in hunter/jumpers. As she transitioned into dressage, she recognized a need in the market for safe and affordable arena products. In 2000 she engineered the first Premier Classic Dressage Arena, which led to a revolutionary line of dressage arenas, letters, flower boxes, maintenance-free jumps, and a line of synthetic footing and arena surface products. Her constant drive to learn about all the aspects that go into keeping horses happy and healthy has made her a sought-after lecturer on equine biomechanics and the effects of footing on equine health and safety. Heidi is recognized as one of the leading footing experts in North America. She has given lectures at The Footing League Academy, Utah State University, USDF Annual Convention, as well as other events. Quoted widely in equine media Ms. Zorn's expertise has been published in Riding Magazine, Dressage Today, and Underfoot, the popular arena guide published by the USDF.

Karina Ibarra

Job Titles:
  • Shipping Manager & Operations

Kathryn Rustad

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager
Kathryn started with Premier Equestrian in 2004, and later returned full time in our marketing dept. Kathryn has ridden jumpers her whole life, as well as dressage. Her unique in-depth knowledge and perspective on horses and the equestrian industry have helped make Premier a giant. Her attention to detail and desire to provide accurate information have helped customers all over the world learn about biomechanics, footing and how to improve your horses health. Kathryn shares a paint gelding, Frankie, with her mom and has two dogs, Leroy and Harley.

Mark Neihart - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Co - Founder
Mark's business expertise and company operating skills have charted a streamlined business model for Premier Equestrian. Mark is recognized as a leading expert on arena design and construction. Mr. Neihart has worked around the world, consulting, designing, and building equine arenas in the Middle East, South America, The United States and Canada. With a background in engineering, Mr. Neihart directs building projects as well as design improvements in our groomer equipment.

Sherry Thompson

Job Titles:
  • VP of Operations
Sherry started with Premier Equestrian over 10 years ago. Sherry's ever changing job title from accounting to sales to general manager. She has provided customers and office staff with loyal and problem solving support since day 1. Sherry is very fond of animals and has become a huge fan of the horses. While Sherry does not ride she does have a great love for the health and well being of the equine world and has reveled in learning about the art of Jumping, dressage and the benefits of good footing in educating Premiers customers.

Tessa Woolf

Job Titles:
  • Content & Social Media Director
  • Director of Content & Social Media