Meet the Founder
Twila Slavic
Twila Slavic 1/16/51 - 2/08/24
Twila always loved horses and knew that she would make them her life's work. She was 19 years old when she went to England to enroll at Porlock Vale Riding Academy, where she earned her BHSAI degrees. She opened Justamere Equestrian Centre in 1985 with a vision of sharing her love of horses with everyone who stepped foot on the farm. Her hard work and values have shaped countless lives and her legacy will live on at Justamere and beyond, as she was well respected and recognized for her contributions in the Michigan horse community for more than a half century.
Twila exceled in starting young and adult riders in hunt seat & dressage. You can be sure that her barn is a wonderful home for your rider.
Meet the Trainer
Emily Osantowske
Emily has been a part of the Justamere family since she started riding as a child. Her love for her horse, Denali, and all those at Justamere is second to none. Emily teaches lessons from beginners through adults on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please call/text at 586-260-9022 or email her at emily.justamere@gmail.com to get in the saddle yourself!