Dressage Training in Virginia

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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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.
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USDF Gold medalist, FEI rider and trainer available to travel to your facility and train/instruct you towards your Dressage goals. Lisa is a talented teacher who strives to create synergy between horse and rider. Students learn to understand how and why the techniques work, and gain the tools to create change in their own horses. As a trainer Lisa has 40 years of experience and skills to draw upon, giving her the tools to solve most training problems. Horses learn to work relaxed and obedient, and gain the athletic ability to achieve to the highest level of their ability.... See More

AVAILABLE FOR RIDERS OF ALL LEVELS ON YOUR HORSE OR OURS

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.

Beginner riders welcome to learn how to ride on our sweet lesson horses. We have a great group of young riders participating in our on-site Pony Club. With students actively competing in dressage, showjumping, eventing, and Pony Club rallies.

Access to an indoor, outdoor, and XC for all of your riding needs!
Now available for lessons, training, riding, and sales in the Catlett/Northern Virginia area. Please contact Lisa for more information on rates and current availability. ... See More

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

Jamie Stevenson is a life-long student of the horse. She continuously studies and seeks learning opportunities to expand her knowledge, and she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for horses with her students. Her goal is helping her students and horses thrive through heart-centered horsemanship as they progress towards their goals—whatever those goals may be!

Jamie started riding at the age of 10 and has been obsessed with all things horse ever since. She started her riding career Eventing–competing through the Preliminary Level. Her interests and the needs of her horses later led her towards focusing on Dressage and studying classical training principles. She enjoys the subtleties, mindfulness, and artful process of classical dressage training. She has vast experience using these principles to resolve soundness and behavioral issues stemming from pain due to unhealthy biomechanics.

Jamie also has a degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University...thus the name “Horse Engineer!” She graduated with honors in only 3.5 years and also obtained a minor in Psychology by accident as she simply enjoyed the subject. Her engineering background gives her a unique understanding of the forces produced through biomechanics as well as a methodical, objective approach to studying and resolving problems.

​Jamie’s other interests include yoga and business development. Her yoga practice has been a major influence on the development of her empathetic and holistic approach to working with horse and rider. Since graduating from college, Jamie has owned and operated her own business in addition to helping others develop, grow, and operate their own businesses in the horse industry.

​Jamie is a long-time student of Kim Walnes who has studied under many greats including Sally Swift, Linda Tellington-Jones, Bettina Drummond, and Col. Christian Carde.

Jamie currently studies with Kim Robare who trained for 10 years with Bettina Drummond (Bettina Drummond was trained by master Nuno Oliveira).

​She has also participated in clinics with Jean Luc Cornille (Science of Motion), Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, Anna Blake, Jim Masterson, and Andrea Datz.

Additional Accomplishments
-USDF Bronze Medalist
-OSNHC Certified Hoof Care Provider
-Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist... 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