Dressage Training in Michigan

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My name is Nicole Janssen and my husband and I will move to Livonia from Germany end of 2016. I am experienced in training horses and riders for more than 20 years. In Germany I worked with unbroken horses as well as difficult horses up to Grand Prix horses. We lived for 2,5 years in Florida where I trained horses for Highlife Farms and WB Equestrian. The past three years in Germany I became a FN certified trainer (additional qualification for seat and balance) and groom. I earned my USDF Bronze Medal in 2016.
Please visit my homepage and contact me per mail as I do not have an american phone Number yet.
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Barbra is the farm co-owner, manager, trainer and sales horse consultant. She is a United States Dressage Association Bronze and Silver Medalist, and has over 30 years experience in training young horses and teaching novice riders. From an early age, Barb was obsessed with horses. She talked about horses, drew horses, wrote stories about horses and, finally, at the age of five started riding horses! By the time Barb was a teenager she had set three goals for herself: To obtain the best possible education; To own a great farm; And to excel as a rider and trainer at the national level in dressage. Barbra attended Michigan State University ’s Pre-Veterinary program for two years then transferred to Centenary College in New Jersey where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies. She also attended Porlock Vale Equestrian Centre in England and she earned a British Horse Society Assistant Instructor Certificate. Barbra continued her education with jobs in the New York City area at the United States Equestrian Federation (then AHSA), Miller Harness Company, as an instructor at both Claremont Riding Academy in the city and Overpeck Riding Center in New Jersey. She managed Millbrook Farm in upstate New York and spent time grooming on the AA hunter circuit. Barb rode with George Morris, Greg Best, Gunnar Ostergaard, Anne Kursinski, and in clinics with Bert DeNemethy. Upon returning to Michigan , she began competing on the hunter and eventing circuits to continue broadening her education. In 1992 she won the (MCTA/TEAM) Sun Ray Perpetual Trophy for High Point Professional Rider. Dressage finally took over as her primary equine discipline in 1995 and she has shown successfully through Intermediate I winning many local, regional, and national breed association awards with her own horses as well as client owned horses.

To continue her own education Barb currently trains with Teah Bankes and participated in clinics with Janet Foy (May 2014), Jennifer Truett in 2012/2013 and Mary Wanless in 2013. She was also fortunate to ride with Heather Blitz in 2012 and 2015. In June 2010 she spent a week in Canada with riding with well known German Master Walter Zettl. She also rode with Catherine Haddad at BRF in August of 2010, Michael Bragdell (of Hilltop Farms) in March 2011 and Dr. Christian Schacht, DVM in May 2011. She has also cliniced with Gerhard Politz from California, worked with Grand Prix rider and USDF 'S' judge Maryal Barnett and ridden over the last few years with Jochen Hippenstehl . July of 2011 she rode with Debbie McDonald (two time Olympic veteran) and May of 2014 with Janet Foy (International Dressage Judge) gave a clinic at Brilliant Reflection Farm. For 2015 she will be continuing her equestrian training with Teah Bankes and Heather Blitz.

Barb was featured in the Equine Journal (September 2009) in an article about Paint Horses as well as the Paint Horse Journal (September thru November 2008 issues) which had three instructional articles on dressage for the Paint horse which included a full photo spread and step by step exercises.

Barb has started numerous young horses, following the classical dressage training scale to make sure they have the solid foundation necessary to become future dressage stars. Barb has a knack for teaching and training novice horses and riders. Her students have excelled at shows, normally placing in the ribbons with scores above 60% and receiving numerous year end awards. The horses she trains and show (both her own as well as privately owned) mirror her patient method of training. She is extremely patient with young horses, building the foundation for any riding discipline in the future.

In addition to teaching, training, showing and running a boarding facility, Barb is currently a New Vocations Ambassador with her horse What's the Record. In past years she has donated her time to CANTER of Michigan in the retraining of Off The Track Thoroughbreds. She has also held a position on the Midwest Dressage Association board of directors and is currently their webmaster and newsletter editor. She was a TEAM board member when it was the Michigan Combined Training Association. She has attended several USDF Conventions and will be attending in 2015, acting as the GMO representative. She also served as the organizer/event chairperson for the Lisa Wilcox Clinic held April 2006 at the Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center at Albion College.... See More

Grand Review Farm believes in training horses right; without force, when they are old enough and ready. The well-being of the horse is our main concern. Our trainer is strongly focused on classical dressage and building a strong foundation. She is currently competing several of her own horses through 4th level, as well as clients horses.

Trainer Qualifications:
Currently showing Intro.-4th level Dressage

Previous:
Prix St. Georges 86%
World Youth Halter Champion
Congress Finalist - Hunt Seat Equitation, Halter
Youth Reserve World Champion ASB Saddleseat Equitation, Saddleseat Show Pleasure, Halter
QPA Honor Role 2006 (7th in World) & 2008 (6th in World) - Two different horses
QPA 2005 Year End overall Halter Point World Champion
Qualified for 2009 S&B Hunt Classic Pleasure Championships in St. Louis, MO in one showing.
1996 Reserve Champion Andalusian 2-year old Stallion2006 USEF #1 Andalusian in Michigan (leading owner rankings), #1 in Michigan (Andalusian/Lusitano Performance Horse), #1 in Michigan (Andalusian/Lusitano Halter Horse), #1 in Michigan (Andalusian/Lusitano Saddle Horse)
7 Gold Medal Movement awards (two different horses)

Trained:
8 World Youth championships (Morgan, hackney, driving)
14 Youth Reserve World Championships (Morgan, Hackney, Saddlebred, Quarter Horse, Arabian)... See More

Rachel Kelly is a classical dressage trainer and instructor who emphasizes correct and careful development of the horse and rider. She has taught horsemanship for the past twelve years, develops lesson programs, and studied classical dressage with Kathleen Harjess and Erik Herbermann. Rachel works with horses and riders of all levels. We teach out of several locations in Southeast Michigan but we love our home headquarters, Oxbow Horse Farms in Milan. Call 734.494..0330 or email Mention newhorse.com, please :)... See More

USDF bronze medalist Eleanor Millerschin travels throughout southeast Michigan assisting horses and riders to improve themselves and reach their goals. We believe riders of all disciplines can improve from dressage education. Dressage is meant to improve balance, biomechanics, movement, strength of the horse and the efficiency and communication between the horse and rider. Any rider and any horse regardless of size, breed or discipline can improve and learn. We should do everything possible for the improvement, comfort and happiness of our mounts - learning dressage and seeking educational opportunities is a good way to start.... See More

Oaken Shield Equestrian owned and operated by Ariel Filonczuk (bronze medalist, USEF Emerging Athlete). Experience correct classical dressage training in Michigan! OSE specializes in beginning young horses as well as teaching Grand Prix horses.

Home of accredited dressage trainer / instructor Erin T. McElmurry. Erin is a certified riding instructor, USDF silver medalist, USDF L-program judging graduate with distinction and has been providing quality riding lessons and
horse training since 1996.

Dressage lessons for all ages & levels of riders from Intro. through FEI Levels, developing a confident & balanced seat, a patient & skilled rider with the techniques needed to succeed up through the levels of dressage.

Whether your Dressage aspirations are big or small this friendly and professional atmosphere will help you achieve all of your goals while giving your horse the highest
quality care it deserves.... See More

Dressage training using biomechanical approach for correct training of both horse and riders . Hunter/Jumper/
Western coaching. Unmounted rider enhancement, lectures and Demo classes for the improvement of position and coordination using Somatic Learning . Trainer is owner of Heated facility with INDOOR Arena and heated hot and cold yr round wash rack. Over sized matted Box stalls and obsurvation room and bathroom. Showing MDA USDF in 2011. See FB page more info .... See More

Beginning to intermediate dressage training, schooling, lessons, and horse training. ARIA member.

Serenity Farm offers breeding, training, boarding,
sales and trailering of dressage and jumping sport
horses. Our South Lyon farm houses are broodmares
and young horses. The Milan farm is our training
facility for jumping and dressage horses and the
stallions. Please email me at for all inquiries.

At Serenity Farm we believe that dressage and jumping
are not distinct disciplines. As breeders, while we
painstakingly choose the best match of sire and dam
for an intended result sometimes horses excel in
another discipline. Event riders need both dressage and
jumping at each competition. We offer the ideal
balance of dressage and jumping to fit each individual
rider and horse. Jumping horses need dressage as the
basis for their training. Dressage horses are able to
"cross train" as they progress with jumping.

Our stallion Equinox SF is a talented jumper as well as
dressage horse. He is currently competing at
Intermediare I in dressage and will be doing Grand
Prix dressage next year.... See More

Kelly Albright holds both a USDF Silver Medal and Bronze Medal. Her calm and confident way of teaching has led several students in successful show seasons. Clinics with Kelly are focused on developing the a rider's ability to communicate with their horse using a kind and patient approach.... See More

Full service boarding facility focused on dressage training with Tena Frieling. Clear span open environment provides maximum light and airflow for horses, along with daily turnout. Regular clinics with Catherine Haddad Staller and Patrick Tigchelaar. Summer showing schedule includes USDF rated and ADA regional shows. Summer camps also available.... See More

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With over 20 years of dressage and riding experience chrissy offers riding lesson, coaching and horse training to all of southeast Michigan. Showing competitively for the last 20 years in both dressage and eventing. Training and coaching in any discipline but specializing in dressage. Chrissy also has many years of breaking and training young horses and off the track thoroughbreds. lesson horses are available For beg rider and up to 2nd level dressage at his time. Ages 5-95 accepted for riding lessons. Lesson packages available and traveling is also available. www.ctcdressage.com... See More