Dressage Training in Virginia

Quality Equestrian Connections
FEI Dressage Training and Services
Virginia, North Carolina, & Florida
OVER 30 + Years Experience Dressage Training
Training Level - GP for Horse & Rider
USDF SILVER & GOLD MEDALIST
Specialize in training AA/JR/YR & Eventers
All Breeds at various Levels of Training
Various Package Plans Available
Specialized Training for You and Your Horse
Services: Coaching, Clinics, Sales and Marketing
Coaching at Shows
Ride A Test and Schooling Shows Judging
Send QEC your horse for Sale or Training
Haul Ins Welcome or will Travel to you
Lunging and Long Lining lessons
All Breeds and Level of Riders WELCOME
Quality Horses For Sale.
Specialize in assisting with training issues and focus on classical dressage training, balance seat and position, and effectiveness on how and when to apply the aids for results. Will travel to your facility. Send your horse to me for training and/or sales, available for clinics, will show your horse or will come to your farm for training. Over 22+ years of selling quality dressage horses throughout the U.S.. Connections in Europe for buying trips to find your dream horse at any level. Special focus in consulting and assisting clients with finding their dream horse in U.S. and Europe getting around the Wellington FL season to find your special horse.... See More

Certified International instructor. French and German trained but believe in natural riding and versatility. Vaulting basics to start balancee seat and sidesaddle dressage to prove control and for fun when advanced.

Kissler Dressage offers private and group lessons and training in classical dressage. Trailer in with your horse or use one of Kissler Dressage school horses. Lesson year round in the covered full size dressage arena with excellent footing, lights and mirrors. Seat lessons available to establish rider's seat and balance. Kissler Dressage hosts clinic for international trainer, Britta Johnston.
Quality dressage horses for sale or lease. Monthly training/boarding packages available.... See More

Janie Rentz is a F.E.I dressage trainer that has trained in Germany, and Denmark to Grand Prix. She is available for lessons on her horses or will travel to you. Emphasis is on training both horse and rider to work together to create success and harmony. Her friendly and positive approach will create the outcome that you have been waiting for. Check out her blog on Dressage Today.com and call for your lesson today.
Quality horses available for sale.

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Templar Farm LLC is committed to training both horse and rider, of all levels, to their top potential. We offer both dressage instruction, as well as hunter/jumper. Our experienced trainers work with students just starting out, to advanced students looking to compete on the rated circuit. The premiere facility features 100’ x 200’ outdoor arena, 168’ x 65’ indoor arena with dust free footing and viewing area, and climate controlled lounge. Beginner through advanced lesson horses are available and haul- in’s are welcome.

Spots are available for training horses. We are happy to work with all, including young horses, severe rehab cases and troubled/difficult horses.

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I train Dressage up to 4th level and am capable of progressing a horse and rider from beginner through advanced. My style of riding is rich in emphasizing the basics of good training so that the horse may progress with ease. My knowledge base comes from over 5,000 hours in the saddle on over 500 different types of horses from green to made horses. Classical dressage techniques are used. Also, I use a form of natural horsemanship that is thousands of years old, is cruelty free, safe, and effective! Can't catch your horse in his field? Load him in the trailer? Make him stand for the farrier, or just respect your space? Maybe you want to teach him/her to longe like a civilized horse? Because of my diverse background I excel with "problem" horses and hot horses...but also with a good citizen from any discipline. I can train horses to be very versatile: they know how to go on the trail on steep terrain, jump, cross obstacles, and go on the bit forward and freely with enough obedience to do a 1st level test in 90-150 days.
You tell me what you want, I can make it happen!... See More

Katie Dodson is an avid FEI dressage rider and all-around teacher who mainly focuses on the bio-mechanics of both the horse and rider, and specifically how the rider’s body plays an important role in the effectiveness of the aids, gaits and movements. Taking an interest in kinesiology, she uses concepts of physio, sports therapy, bio-mechanics and therapy tools to help riders to perform to their potential in any discipline. At only 25 years old, Katie has successfully earned her USDF Bronze medal, competed in show jumping all around the East Coast, and schooled up to training level Eventing.

At a young age, Katie dove into the horse world when taking lessons at a competition barn in Middleburg, Virginia, and was thrown into many hunter jumper competitions. From that point on, she grew up with a well-rounded education in multiple disciplines at a local United States Pony Club Riding Center as a student and in 2013 became one of their main instructors. With the help of that riding center, Katie solidified her spot in the horse industry teaching various lessons beginner through advanced, managing many riding camps, and coaching at horse shows. In 2015, Katie purchased a beautiful Prix St Georges warmblood from the Netherlands, who opened her eyes to the world of dressage. Since then, she has had the pleasure of working with several international trainers and in notable FEI barns up and down the East Coast, and in turn sharing her accrued knowledge in many clinics.

In 2019, Katie branched out and spent three months in California re-starting race horses from Santa Anita Racetrack, unlocking their talents in various disciplines and helping them find homes. Most recently, she had the opportunity to train in Petit-Mars, France under some of the top dressage trainers in the South. She has experience starting and developing young horses in various disciplines and training "non-dressage" types, recently receiving multiple 2020 year-end awards on a Virginia bred Norwegian Fjord stallion. Her most notable success recently has been receiving her USDF Bronze Medal on a rescue mare from California. Katie seeks out every opportunity to continue her education from a number of notable mentors such as Alfredo Hernandez, Gwen Le Stunuff, Olivia LaGoy, and Boyd Martin. Now she is personally pursuing the upper levels of dressage and is excited to also get back to her jumping roots at Silver Eagle Stable, helping the next generation of horses and riders learn a solid foundation in whatever discipline they choose. ... See More

I specialize in adult beginners, plus sized riders and shy/fearful/anxious riders. Casual and friendly atmosphere with customized instruction.

Lisa Apted is an experienced upper level event rider. Her objective is to produce confident and well-rounded horses and riders by providing a strong foundation and good horsemanship. With determination and hard working qualities, she has developed many horses with no prior eventing experience to the upper levels of eventing and show jumping. While riding and training is a large part of her life, teaching is her passion. She has been privileged to work with many top riders and trainers, including Leslie Law (Olympic Gold Medalist), Lainey Ashker (5* event rider), Donna Gatchell (Intermediare I Dressage Rider and VADA/NOVA trainer of the year for the past 5 years), Skyeler Icke-Voss (4* event rider and top Young Rider coach), and Ashley Adams (5* event rider), to provide her with the necessary education to teach a variety of students and horses of all levels. From managing full upper level show barns to being an instructor, she is committed to providing a positive and supportive learning experience and atmosphere to all aspects of riding, teaching, and horse care.

Now available for lessons, training, riding, and sales in the Northern Virginia area. Please contact Lisa for more information on rates and current availability. ... See More

Harmony Hills Equestrian Center is the home of two FEI level dressage trainers and offers extremely high quality care and training for horses of all ages and breeds. Our trainers have brought mounts up from initial ground training/backing all the way to the FEI levels. This experience includes both warmbloods and non warmbloods including Lusitanos, Arabians, Lippizanners, Saddlebreds, Thoroughbreds, Drafts and Quarter Horses through the upper levels. We have a positive atmosphere and use a wholistic approach to training that emphasizes low stress and positive motivation to train the horses with a healthy mental state. Located in beautiful Southwest Virginia, the facility is just a 10 minute drive from Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech. With an excellent safety and health record this facility houses a highly trained staff who takes care to notice any change in the horses daily habits and needs for excellent care at all times of the day. The facility includes ample pasture space for group and private turn out, a large indoor arena (200ft x 80ft), an outdoor jumping arena (200ft x 90ft), stall mats, a matted central barn aisle, two 12ft x 12ft wash stalls, 25 acres of wooded trails, a variety of jumps, an indoor restroom, and a heated and locking boarder tackroom, among other amenities. The large MD Barnmaster barn is zero fire spread, well insulated for the winter, and also well ventilated for the summer. HHEC offers flexible monthly training packages to cater to each clients needs. Training prices range from $125/month for one ride a week to $500/month for 4 rides a week. Training prices do not include board costs and individual training sessions and lessons are available as well. See website for full board pricing details.... See More

Dressage training and instruction with Lani Tigchelaar. Full board stalls available in Maidens off of 250 and Pony Farm RD. with excellent care. Trailer in lessons or travel to your stable options. Contact for more details.

We are now offering opertunity to schedule with Enika Schembari head trainer, instructor, owner and manager.
For your convenience we will go to you and your horse offering freelance schooling RIDING LESSONS, GROUP CLINICS, WESTERN DRESSAGE (WDAA) Judging lite schooling shows, showing, farrier work, natural horsemanship, and theory classes, and ON LINE VIDEO LESSONS.

Disciplines- WESTERN DRESSAGE all levels, Dressage all levels, Jumping all levels,& Western.

Enika's Education- Riding, Teaching, Training Master 6, Ma. License to Teaching, Farrier Certification, Western Dressage schooling and Lite judge, Public Demo & performance rider in Grand Prix Level Dressage, military drills, Airs above the ground, Haute' Ecole, long lining/in-hand work!
Enika Also has a stong education, training and background in Eventing, Hunter/Jumpers and Western, ground training, backing horses, behavior modification, horse health/management including breeding & showing.

We offer TWO locations of business- Chase City Virgina & Boston Ma.

All disciplines, ages and levels of riders and horses WELCOME!

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Grand Prix 5 CLS rating trainer, competitor. Positive approach for both Horse and Rider

Lucia specializes in starting you or bringing you along at Training or First level--on your horse or hers. Lucia has Classical dressage training with a Hungarian "I" judge and an "M" level German trainer. Will share those same methods with you and your horse for success!... See More

Doma Maciel Horse Training provides comprehensive training from starting young horses to advanced dressage. Head Trainer Damian Maciel has learned with some of the best trainers on the East Coast and draws on these varied experiences to create an individualized approach for each horse. Bring your horse to our quiet, private farm in Louisa or we will come to you.... See More

US Olympic Silver Medalist, Three Day Eventing. Youngest person ever selected to the US Three Day Event team. 3 time Top Ten finisher at Rolex Ky, Three Day Event. Winner best conditioned Horse Award: Rolex and Essex Three Day Event. Trained by internationally renowned equestrians, including Jane Savoie, Paul Belaski, Capt Mark Phillips, Bruce Davidson and Stephen Bradley.... See More