Meet the Krebsbachs
A lifetime with horses, built on hard work and heart.
A Lifetime with Horses
Ken's story begins in northern Minnesota, where he grew up on a farm surrounded by cattle, horses, and open space. He was riding by the time he was five and spent every spare minute in the saddle.
In 1986, he married Annette. They made their home in Mahnomen, Minnesota, where Ken ran a painting and drywall business. Their son, Josh, learned the trade alongside him. But whenever Ken wasn't working, he was riding, showing, and training. Horses were never just a hobby—they were part of who he was.
“He started on his own, painting and drywalling by day and training horses at night.”
The Leap into the Horse Business
In 1992, Ken turned his lifelong passion into full-time work, training and teaching riders while leasing arenas southwest of Minneapolis. By 2012, he and Annette had purchased land near New Prague and built their dream facility with a heated indoor arena, stall barn, paddocks, and space for clinics, lessons, sale horses, and boarding.
“It was a lot of work, but we wanted a place that truly felt like home for both people and horses.”
Family, Faith, and Competition
Over the years, Ken has competed across the United States and Canada, earning multiple championships and lifelong friendships. Annette has traveled with him to most of those shows, always cheering and supporting him along the way.
“We've met so many wonderful clients and friends through the years. That's what keeps it fun, all the people.”
Today
Krebsbach Performance Horses continues to offer lessons, boarding, and horse sales from their New Prague facility. Every part of it — from the barns' layout to the teaching philosophy — reflects Ken and Annette's belief in honesty, hard work, and doing right by the horse.
Ken and Annette built their business around family values, personal relationships, and respect for the horse. View Ken's full list of accomplishments.
“We're grateful for every rider who's come through our gate and proud of the friendships we've built along the way.”
Ready to book your first lesson? Give us a call (612) 202-9357. Prefer email? [email protected].
