Dressage Training in Tennessee

Melissa McKenzie is a USDF Bronze Medalist, Centered Riding Instructor, and classical dressage trainer based at her own Runaway Farms LLC. just outside of Knoxville TN. Melissa offers dressage instruction with a focus on the classical seat and centered riding position for riders of all levels, including those switching to dressage from other disciplines. She offers comprehensive dressage training for horses of all breeds, ages, and levels, from starting youngsters under saddle, to working with "problem" horses, with the ultimate goal of taking each horse and rider as far in dressage as they can dream! Whether your goals include showing, or just learning to correctly work with and enjoy your horse, Melissa can help you achieve them! Please call or text Melissa directly at the number listed, or visit her website www.runawayfarms.com for more information!... See More

Dressage a blueprint for training that when applied correctly reduces emotional and physical stress on your horse, improves his ability to carry a rider in comfort, and develops unity between horse and rider.

Forget about the foreign terminology and complicated maneuvers. Dressage is about balance, relaxation, and developing your horse's athletic abilities. It is applicable to every horse of any breed (even gaited!) and in all disciplines. It is incredibly beneficial and rewarding to pursue it for its own merits or for cross training a horse that performs in another event.

Please contact me for more information about this discipline and how it can benefit you and your horse.

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Christy Lynn Hart has trained extensively with Grand Prix trainer and USET Olympic Selection Trials Finalist, Tami Crawford. Christy's positive teaching and adherence to classical riding principles produces students who have beautiful, classical riding positions with a thorough understanding of the basics of dressage training. Christy is a USDF Bronze Medalist (on a stallion she trained herself), and from 2007 to 2013, she was the director and developer of the Equestrian Studies program at Hiwassee College. Christy's students are winning at rated dressage shows on a variety of breeds from Quarter Horses to Friesians to Warmbloods. Christy's soft riding and training technique produces horses that are soft, responsive, and happy in their work!... See More

I am a USDF bronze and silver medalist and USDF L program graduate. I have more than 20 years of teaching experience. I utilize classical methods that adhere to the training scale and take care to work with each horses' individual psychology vs. a "one for all" training approach. I work closely with students to design specific training programs that best fit their needs and allow them to maximize their potential. Whether you are a serious competitor or simply desire to develop your horse as an athlete and partner, my belief is that each client deserves the same quality of training and personal attention. My background in physical therapy also gives me additional insight into the biomechanics of rider and horse and how they relate to one another. My students and I have enjoyed success in the show ring at local, regional and world/national levels through USDF and breed shows. Best contact is via text to .... See More

Mattalyn Hughes is a USDF Bronze medalist offering lessons and training in the Knoxville area. Based out of Icon Sporthorses in Friendsville, TN, Mattalyn offers lessons on farm and off when available.

Mattalyn specializes in Dressage from a Thoughtful Horsemanship approach. She enjoys starting young horses, getting through to problem horses, and is very capable of bringing horses and riders up the levels to FEI, fulfilling their full potential.

We have horses for riders to learn on from beginner to FEI, and offer lunge lessons to establish a strong and correct seat.... See More

USDF certified trainer with 25 yrs experience teaching and training beginners thru 4th level. Emphasis placed on correct basics and harmony between horse and rider.