Dressage Training in Oakland, Michigan (Oakland County)

USDF bronze and silver medalist with distinction, Eleanor Vargo, 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 place to start.
Eleanor has assisted clients and horses achieve USDF Region 2 championship placing, qualify to compete at USDF Finals, achieve their USDF bronze medals, and win numerous USDF, MDA, ADA and All-Breed year end awards.... 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

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

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.

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.
www.nj-dressage.com... See More

20+ years in the equestrian field, currently training and instructing dressage for beginners, amateurs and youth Intro through Third level. Equine consultant, Consulting and Sales of Sporthorses for dressage. Text today for more information.

Southview Farm offers riding lessons from beginner to Grand Prix.

Trainer/Instructor Sandy Tull is a 1974 graduate of the Morven Park International Equestrian Institute. She has trained most extensively with Violet Hopkins, Debbie Bowman, Carole Grant, and most recently, George Williams.

In the early 1980's, she attended a Violet Hopkins instructor seminar and hosted a clinic with Sally Swift. She has also worked with Major Anders Lindgren, Carl Mikolka, Lars Peterson, Tom Dvorak, Shelly Francis, Nancy Smith, and Charlotte Bailey.

Sandy has bred and trained numerous horses to Grand Prix, including Sheveron, the 2008 USDF Region 2 Grand Prix Freestyle Champion.

In a career spanning more than 30 years,  Sandy has earned numerous awards and accomplishments, including:

USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist

2011 Adequan/USDF All Breed Champion Oldenburg Vintage Cup

2011 Adequan/USDF All Breed Oldenburg 3rd place

2009 Adequan/USDF All Breed Reserve Champion & #65279;

2008 USDF Grand Prix Champion Vintage Cup

2008 USDF Region 2 Champion Grand Prix Freestyle

2008 USDF Region 2 Grand Prix Championships 3rd place

2008 American Hanoverian/USDF High Score Award

2008 Midwest Dressage Association Champion Grand Prix

2008 Midwest Dressage Association Champion Grand Prix Freestyle

2006 Region 2 Reserve Champion Grand Prix Freestyle

2006 Adequan/USDF All Breed Reserve Champion... See More

Training for horse and rider from beginning through Grand Prix, USDF Silver medalist, CDRA Certified Test Administrator, L Program Graduate

Dressage instruction, training, coaching, clinics, beginner through FEI. Emphasis on correct seat and aids and an harmonious partnership between horse and rider. Alice has enjoyed the opportunity to work with some of the top European and American dressage trainers. She combines the best of those techniques with her knowledge of biomechanics, sports psychology, horse psychology, and learning styles. Under her clear and thoughtful teaching, riders become confident and competent and horses become relaxed, supple, and correct.... 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

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

Allison is an active breeder, competitor and trainer of sporthorses. A breeder of renowned Oldenburgs who are competitive in the show ring, Allison has a natural talent for producing highly competitive and amateur-friendly athletes. As a trainer she focuses on good, basic classical Dressage principles for both horse and rider. Her students are strong riders with numerous year-end awards. Allison herself has won numerous championships at recognized Dressage shows and has studied with several well-known trainers in both Dressage and Eventing making her a truly well-rounded athlete.... See More

Julie Bolas has been teaching and training dressage for 25 years. She has successfully shown through Pre St. Georges and has been certified through ARICP through Level II dressage. She has started the "L" Judge program with the United States Dressage Federation to further her education and has audited and participated in many USDF programs and clinics. Most recently studied with Maryal Barnett a current USDF "S" judge. Julie has started many young and beginning adult riders and has worked with them to purchase their first horse and start showing successfully on the schooling circuits and recognized circuits. She has also helped may riders and their horses to identify and correct trouble areas and work through them so that they can enjoy harmonious partnerships. Julie is patient and kind and particularly helpful to more timid riders but she also will encourage the more outgoing rider to reach their goals.

Join us at Dovetail Dressage "Where horse and rider become one".... See More

Lessons, training, clinics and judging from a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist, "L" Graduate Judge, USDF Associate Instructor and Pony Club Graduate "A"

FEI Trainer and Instructor. USDF Silver Medalist and L Judge. Specializing in Adult Amateurs and Junior Riders from training level to FEI. Also assisting hunters, jumpers and event riders with their flat work. Approach is classical German, kind and encouraging.... See More