Dressage Training in Ocala, Florida (Marion County)

Welcome to Mint Equine! We are currently taking on new students, training horses and boarders in our Ocala barn. Three miles from HITS in the heart of Ocala's NW horse country.
European dressage trainers and 24/7 on-site care. Will travel to teach/coach.
All levels, breeds and personal goals welcome - we have over 40 years of combined experience. Specialized in re-training and youngsters and rehabilitation.
Supportive, fun atmosphere!... See More

Lessons and Training are offered by Jennifer, who is a classically trained rider, having spent countless hours in the saddle as a working student for top riders; which facilitated her knowledge as a rider, trainer and overall horse-person. Jennifer has also trained under highly sought after International & National level trainers for extended periods. Fortunate enough to have had these experiences, Jennifer passes her knowledge on to her students and their horses in a clear and concise manner.

Please call or email to arrange a visit to the farm or lesson/training session with Jennifer. We welcome all levels of riders and disciplines.... See More

Full service dressage training facility in beautiful NW Ocala. Chelsey Miller is a Grand Prix level rider with experience from young horses to the FEI levels. Limited availability for sales, training and some off site teaching

Here to help riders improve in their dressage, all levels from training to upper levels.
I am able to travel to where you are or you can trailer-in to NW Ocala.
Available to give lessons, clinics, and horse purchasing assistance.
Have shown successfully nationally and internationally up to Gran Prix.
USDF Gold Medalist and International rider.
2x Pan-American Rider... See More

Dressage Stable in Ocala. Offering boarding/training/instruction for dressage horses and riders. Thirteen acre, private, quiet dressage stable with a full size covered dressage arena with mirrors and fiber footing; individual acre+ grass paddocks; 12 x 12 stalls in concrete barn; fans; automatic waterer inside and out; excellent care. Five minutes to the WEC; multiple dressage show venues within 45 minutes. Owner/trainer is R Dressage Judge; Silver Medalist.... See More

USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist. Michelle has been training professionally since 1990. Numerous local, regional and national championships to date. Current member of USEF, USDF, and AQHA. Michelle has received her American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horsemen status. She also carries her own liability. Please visit her website at www.justdressage.net or give her a call . Michelle can travel to your facility or choose one of the farms she have training privileges at. Come watch training or lessons any time.... See More

A USDF Silver Medalist and credentialed by the British Horse Society, Jacqui can help you reach your dressage training goals so that you can become the confident and capable dressage rider that you seek to become.

Jacqui offers several training options to suit your needs, which include:

45 minute private lesson for $75*

45 minute semi-private lesson for $55

1 hour training clinics for $100 per rider (5 rider min)

Author, It's All About The Love. This Book has received superb reviews worldwide. A must read for any horse person.

Please contact me either through my Website: www.trainingdressage.com or my Cell number ... See More

Quality dressage training; building a solid foundation using a logical, systematic, progressive approach. Spirit Praise Ranch offers many boarding and training options and a unique opportunity for you to improve your skills as a rider. Dressage is the base of training for all horses, and riders have the option to utilize the expertise of our certified trainer, incorporating tai-chi, yoga and qigong to improve awareness and riding skills. Free dressage lessons available with full board. Trailer in students welcome plus open schooling days in olympic dressage arena. The instructors at Spirit Praise Ranch have over twenty-five years teaching experience and carry certifications in their areas of expertise.... See More

Dressage Training and Instruction catering to the busy adult amatuer and youth rider. Specializing in young horses and riders of all levels. Classical and competitive dressage taught from a strong foundation in bio mechanics peppered with FUN! Show prep and coaching available. School masters available and will travel to your barn anytime! We believe in youth and offer young rider discounts!... See More

We offer full training, showing and sales

Training and showing available for horses and students whom are competition minded of all levels.
Horses in Dressage and Jumpers - trained in Classical Dressage, we will not compromise the horse for a time limit.
Not just ring ridden but exposed to the whole world around them.
Makes for a better balanced horse and rider as well, both mentally and physically.

Full Board and Training available

Please call for a training package that suits your individual needs.

Lease Horse Available for intermediate and advanced riders.... See More

Baudouin Hallet
Is a classically trained European FEI Dressage master.

His horses and students are competing succesfully at the National and International level in the US and Europe. Several have been long listed on European Olympic teams.

Baudouin has trained with some of the greatest masters including: Patrick le Rolland (the French Olympic coach), Nuno Oliveira, and in samur (the Cadre Noir).

One of Baudouin's specialties is work in hand and work with long riens. He is a specialist in piaffer and passage work, and also offers training in Haute ecole.... See More

Specializing in starting and training young horses or riders thru the levels to Grand Prix, backing young horses, working with "problem" horses, promoting stallions and young dressage horses, and preparing horses for sale. I utilize varied terrain, cavalletti and gymnastic excersises as part of the formation of every horse.

Riding and Dressage have been my main focus my entire life. Horses and Dressage are not just my job, they are my life, my passion. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and levels, helping them to reach their goals, whether the goal is 'simply' achieving harmony between horse and rider at home, or making the Young Rider Team. I also coach the University Of Florida Dressage Team, which is based at our farm. We have FEI schoolmasters available for students to learn on.

I am a FEI Dressage rider, trainer, competitor and USDF bronze & Silver medalist, and am 2 scores away from my USDF gold. I have earned numerous USDF Horse Of The Year, State, Regional and National Championship awards thru the FEI levels, on horses of various breeds, that I trained myself. It is my goal to represent the US in International competition some day.

About The Facility
we like to think of our farm as our own little piece of Paradise. It is our goal to make it a happy, safe, relaxing, beautiful place that both horses & riders will enjoy.

The farm has everything both you & your horse could possibly desire: Big shady pastures, 2 block barns with all the amenities, a round pen, 2 dressage arenas with excellent footing and mirrors, a jump arena, and hacking trails through the woods with scattered inviting cross country jumps.

Conveniently located less than 3 miles from I-75. Close to Ocala, Gainesville & UF.

Testimonials:

To whom it may concern:
There is no rider that I recommend more highly than Maria Hallet, and no trainer with whom I would rather entrust my horse. Maria has a special talent for bringing out both the talent and personality of a horse. She is kind, but firm, and in this way is able to earn the love of every horse she sits on. Maria works not only to put a correct foundation on a horse, but also to develop a working partnership based on trust. I believe that it is because of this that she is able to discover so much potential in the horses she rides. All the horses she has in training are happy, relaxed partners, and are therefore willing to try their hardest to do anything she asks, and figure out any new challenge she puts in front of them. With her focus on relaxation, stretching, and correct training, Maria prepares each horse to face the challenges of each new level with eager interest, rather than tension and fear.
Maria pours her heart and soul into her riding, and I truly believe there is no place she'd rather be than on the back of a horse. As a trainer she has a knack for knowing when to push, and when to go back to basics. As a rider she has elegance, grace, and never-failing compassion for her horse. The result is happy horses who are confident and passionate about their jobs. I truly cannot recommend anyone more highly.
Sincerely,
Kasey Bedard

My glowing recommendation :)
Maria Hallet with has been working with my Rocky Mountain Horse and me for the past 1 1/2 years. Maria has always been kind and patient with both of us, making sure we established the proper foundation work for dressage from the beginning. Under her guidance we have worked our way up from being a "trail horse" to showing in Training Level classes this year. She is a gifted trainer with the ability to see the potential in a horse; plus, she has the desire and talent to make the horse the best it can be.
- Barbara Eaton

Before starting with Hallet Training, I was training for 2 years with little gains in skill or knowledge of horse management. Overall, I was frustrated and felt stuck. I have been with Hallet Training for over 2 years and their knowledge and mentoring provided during this time has been exemplary with regards to training of the rider and horse and over all horse care. I was and continue to be impressed with their high level of care for horses and horsemanship. The horses and safety always comes first. Within my first year at Hallet Training, and within 2 shows, I qualified for the first time for Regionals and achieved my highest score ever of 70%. Hallet Training provides many opportunities to show and learn at clinics they hold at their beautiful farm. Maria and Baudouin are down to earth, personable, and professional team. Maria’s guidance and motivation as a coach has been such a powerful influence for me to work harder and learn more. I look forward to continue to train with her. Maria is an exquisite rider and it is a pleasure to watch her work. All the horses she rides respond positively to her and she brings out the highest quality and best performance in all the horses I have seen her train and compete on. She is consistent and patient with her riding and always rewarding the horse. I have every confidence in her ability to shine with the best and offer only the highest recommendation for her.
-Julie Quintrall

Re: Maria Hallet
Hallet Training, Citra, FL

To Whom It May Concern:

I am pleased to write this letter in recommendation of Maria Hallet and Hallet Training. I was lucky enough to stumble onto Maria's talents after purchasing a thoroughbred that she retrained to become a wonderful dressage partner for an adult amateur.

I cannot express enough how impressed I have been by Maria's talents as a rider, instructor and trainer. I have subsequently placed my horse back in her care for continued training with her and I have been taking lessons from her over the last several months. I can honestly say that I have learned more from her over the last two to three months than I had previously learned from a number of other dressage trainers/instructors in the area. Maria has a wonderful demeanor and calmness with horses while still obtaining the absolute most the horse can possibly give. She is exceptional at bringing out the best in every horse no matter their conformation or temperament . But perhaps most importantly to me is she does it with affectionate , caring treatment of the horse. Her focus always remains on what is best for the individual horse, not just the rider. I think her quiet temperament and patience makes her an exceptional trainer for molding a young, green horse into an exceptional dressage horse.

I have never seen Maria lose her temper with any horse. She is perpetually patient and kind. Her love of horses and the dressage discipline is seen in every aspect of her training and riding. I only wish I had the good luck to have stumbled onto Maria and Hallet Training several years ago. Knowing what I do now, I would not consider any other trainer for any horse of mine. I can recommend her without any reservations.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Valletta, MD, JD, FAAP... See More

Maria Hallet is an FEI Dressage rider, trainer & competitior. She has earned numerous USDF HOY, state, regional & national championship awards thru the FEI levels, on horses of all breeds, that she trained herself. Riding and dressage have been Maria's focus her entire life. She started riding before she could walk, and began teaching and training by the age of 8. Maria's love of the sport and horses comes across in her teaching. She enjoys teaching students and horses of all ages and levels. Offering training & lessons from the very beginning thru the FEI levels. Starting/ backing young horses in the correct classical method, developing them step by step, introducing them to the show arena and promoting them to the highest levels of the sport. Now accepting a limited number of new clients, students and horses in training. The Hallet Training facility is located just off I-75 close to Ocala & Gainesville. The facility is a brand new state of the art 20 acre farm with block barns, a large new dressage arena with excellent all weather footing & mirrors, an aditional small dressage arena, round pen, jump field, hacking trails and multiple pastures. Full care board available for students horses and horses in training. School horses and lesson ponies available.... See More

Wise Wild Horses LLC is a training program based on communication and natural horsemanship.
For good communication the rider needs to learn how to speak the horse's language. That's natural horsemanship.
Once a good communication is established, the rider will be able to enjoy the ride and progress easily to the highest levels.
Wise Wild Horses LLC will train the rider and the horse from Training level to Grand Prix.... See More

We are reliable professionals with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of horse care, training, management and breeding - specializing in Eventing and Racing. We listen to our customers and work with them to address their needs through innovative solutions. Additionally, we operate an Equestrian Career Training Program through our apprenticeships.
Services
Professional riding, training, instruction to create fun and rewarding experiences for the professional or amateur riders. Beginners through Advanced abilities. Lesson Horses Available. Equine Apprenticeship Program. Stud and breeding services. Sales Preparation. Rehabilitation and Retraining programs.... See More