Dressage Training

The name “Miroir du Cheval”, loosely translated, means “Mirror of the Horse”.

Here at MC Equestrian we strive to offer professional, fun, educated instruction and training to both the horse and rider. Our approach to training/teaching is that the horse is a direct reflection of the rider’s own biomechanics.

The definition of biomechanics is: "The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms."
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If the rider is crooked and off balance, then the horse will be as well. It is our goal for the riders to learn and understand how their own body has a direct affect on the horse in the way it moves and performs. Understanding this makes you a better rider, competitor, and companion to your horse. No matter your riding discipline or style, biomechanics has something for everyone.
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Biomechanics may be a key part of the training, but at the heart of our passion is using horses as a ministry to bring honor and glory to God. Like the horse reflects the rider, we choose to live our lives in reflection of Him.

Marilyn is a USDF Bronze Medalist and a Certified Instructor with the following organizations:
CHA - Certified Horsemanship Association – Master Instructor & Clinician/Certifier
PATH – Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship – Standard Instructor... See More

Leif Aho is an international trainer & competitor as well as a USDF Gold, Silver & Bronze medalist all earned on self trained horses.

Leif is a kind and tactful trainer that understands his horses very well and trains them all as individuals. He does NOT train LDR or rollkur, instead he teaches his horses to reach into the bit, push from behind and to be light and supple in his hand and off his aids.

Leif has brought several horses to the Grand Prix and has earned scores as high as 76.8% with his current FEI mount Classy Sinclair in intermediare-1 freestyle in 2019 and scoring a 76% in the I-2 in 2020, and a 68% in their first Grand Prix weekend in 2021 with FEI 4* judge.

Leif Aho trains with USA Olympic medalist Allison Brock as well as bio-mechanics specialist Mary Wanless.

Leif has trained a variety of breeds including Friesians, Thoroughbreds, Andalusian's, Lusitano's, Arabians and Warmbloods.

We offer boarding, training & riding lessons on your horse or ours on our private farm in Loxahatchee Fl with a covered arena and covered round pen. Leif also travels to nearby farms for lessons and training.... See More

Reimagine Horsemanship offers lessons and training throughout the Hudson Valley. We specialize in equine rehabilitation and relationship-based horsemanship. We combine liberty work, classical dressage, ranch work, and natural horsemanship to reset the minds and bodies of troubled horses and provide them with a healthy, versatile education.

We utilize classical schooling principles to strengthen and develop healthy riding horses. We are noncompetitive. We practice dressage for the fitness and therapeutic value that it offers horses when executed correctly over time.

Traning/lesson board is available at our home facility in Poughquag, NY. We offer a holistic environment designed to help horses heal and learn. Along with regularly scheduled sessions, their education is immersed into their lifestyle and daily handling. We collaborate closely with vets, farriers, nutritionists, and physiotherapists to provide horses with whatever they need to establish and maintain their physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.

Horsemanship and liberty lessons/audits are available at our home farm. Our relationship-based horsemanship educational program teaches participants about horse care, herd dynamics, body language, horse whispering, animal communication, biomechanics, and much more. Students can participate in an array of activities with horses including round pen work, academic line work, trick training, obstacle challenges, jumping, trail, and classical dressage both in-hand and under saddle.

All disciplines and levels are welcome. Please visit our website for more information.... See More

Ciera Foley is a Grand Prix Dressage rider providing Training, Lessons, and Sales to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist
Multiple Time USDF Regional Champion

Dressage/Hunters/Jumpers/Equitation: Potomac Horse Center Certified Instructor and NARHA Advanced Instructor. Served as Horsemaster for the Dressage 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta. Rode, analyzed and matched horses with International dressage competitors. Advanced course work in Sports Medicine at West Virginia Wesleyan. Ridden and competed in dressage competitions for over 40 years and rode with a USDF S judge for over 13 years. Former RMDS Technical Delegate. Former show and clinic manager for many USEF and USDF shows. Hunter and Jumper trainer for over 40 yrs.... See More

Affordable training, Intro through Grand Prix welcome! Make undeniable progress with truly classical training for both horse and rider. Correct, effective, & kind.

HH Sensing offers horsemanship courses, horse training, problem horse retraining, colt starting. Any age, level of training and breed is welcome, normal gait and gaited horses. Our horses are currently competing in dressage, endurance and competitive trail We also have conducted clinics worldwide for any level or discipline and offer horsemanship instruction to our clients during their horse's training.
Our courses are aimed at anyone who wants to learn how to immediately communicate with the horse, and we also have a book that describes the method (Human Horse Sensing Horsemanship on AMAZON).
These Youtube videos illustrate our work:
Human Horse Sensing Starting a horse under saddle https://youtu.be/Sd0bHOq3yV0
Riding with Human Horse Sensing https://youtu.be/aEjX4F7bCuY
Human Horse Sensing: Fun with Friesians` https://youtu.be/ojdmY5bK2OE
Human Horse Sensing: Riding and drinking champagne https://youtu.be/u7sxZCtPLpE
Human Horse Sensing: A trainer’s day https://youtu.be/yMcKhWertME
Human Horse Sensing: liberty work https://youtu.be/2bTKqwY297c

Alessandra Deerinck is a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine with a comprehensive experience, covering many equestrian disciplines, that spans forty years. She has successfully raced as a jockey for twelve years in Italy, as well as has competed in jumping, dressage and endurance.
HH Sensing is located at Rolling Hills Boarding stables LLC In Poway, California. They offer great boarding with arena, turn outs, and different options for corrals. From our location we also have access to an extensive trail system that allows for whole day outings.

HH Sensing has the wellbeing of horse and rider as the number one priority applying classical dressage and Human Horse Sensing horsemanship. We are dedicated to enhance your horses' potential through exceptional and comprehensive care of their health. Alessandra offers complete nutrition and hoof care, including the transitioning to barefoot. Her clients learn how to use hoof boots and maintain their horse's hooves.
Along with training your horse, even when just starting or repurposing Human Horse Sensing provides the solid horsemanship foundation you need to be successful in any equestrian discipline and take challenges that we would not imagine being possible.
With HH Sensing, human being and horse work together through how they perceive the situations on the ground or the horse's back at any time of his life. We teach human and horse how to establish an active and dynamic dialogue that will assist them throughout any situation. Your horse can execute without being submissive and you can become a leader of leaders.

Give us a call today and set up your consultation!
Free lessons for you during your horse's training!
WATCH Alessandra Deerinck's YOUTUBE videos
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT Human Horse Sensing
READ Alessandra Deerinck's ARTICLES on eliteequestrian.us and ilportaledelcavallo.it
In training your horse do not guess, lead!
We will be there for you and your horse.... See More

EquesTraining: Essential Dressage, is the gymnastic training of the body, the discipline of the mind, and the happiness of sharing emotional harmony between horse and rider. The pleasure in riding requires trust that skills and abilities are equal to the endeavor. Star Hughes, EquesTraining instructor, has successfully trained riders and horses in many disciplines over several decades in the core principles of dressage. So whether your goal is arena dressage, eventing, Pony Club, equitation, or having a reliable, well-trained trail horse, EquesTraining can help with achieving your dream. Are you new to the horse world and riding? Get off on the right foot with EquesTraining's horsemanship programs for children and adults while working with our trusted lesson horses. Already have a horse and want to train together? We offer trailer-in lessons for a very reasonable fee. Our pleasant indoor arena keeps winter weather at bay. Warm weather invites riding in the outdoor arena, through our obstacle course, and along the trails adjacent to the property. Please contact Star with for more information about how EquesTraining: Essential Dressage can be of help to you and your horse.... See More

An eventing trainer/instructor; I have dedicated my life to understanding the horse. I have school horses available, bring your own horse for lessons, or drop it off for weeks/months of training. I teach the classical principles of dressage as given on the classic training pyramid and also the classical principles of cross country riding and show jumping. All horses should enjoy their jobs and most horses at the farm are taught jumping, trail riding, dressage, galloping, gymnastics , cross country and often specialize further in their training towards eventing and dressage. Horses can get bored quickly and deserve a varied training regiment so that they can become well rounded equine athletes and partners. We do what's right for you and your horse!... See More

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Home of Kristen Chasnis Dressage. Owned by Brian & Kimberly Dunlap. Please visit website for complete details.

We are a full service equine facility offering boarding, training, showing and lessons.
FOM is in White Heath IL! We have taken over Sangamon River Stables. We offer full care board, Dressage, Event and Jumper training and lessons will be offered by Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist Rachel Hill. Also Gilly McPhee will be offering Jumper, H/J, EQ, and English lessons and training. BEGINNERS welcome!

Our facility boasts a full size indoor dressage arena, mirrors, heated viewing room, mag flakes, and huge doors for lovely ventilation! There is a Olympic sized outdoor dressage arena, manicured to perfection. We have a huge jump field, roundpen, manicured trails that wind around Sangamon River, 3 heated tack rooms, 24 stalls, private or group turn out ON GRASS or a limestone paddock, 2 wash stalls (inside and out), open airy 12x16 and 12x12 stalls, individual tack cubby, NO DRAMA. We are children friendly and semi dog friendly (dogs need to go through an interview process). We feed hay 3-4 times daily, grain 2-3 times daily, stalls cleaned 1-2 times daily, hold for vet, farrier, and administration of meds. Supplements and blankets given at owners request, we fly spray when needed and we will fetch your horse in if they’re running or seem under the weather.

This is the new home of El Mistico, FEI Andalusian breeding stallion and Debonair I-2 schoolmaster on his way to Grand Prix. We will be offering clinics, camps, and a few fun shows in 2019.

We are located 12 minutes from Champaign! Please call/text Rachel to schedule a tour! ... See More

Kelly Carr offers starting, problem solving, and classical dressage training and lessons for horses of all breeds and disciplines. Horses in training with Kelly will not only develop the skill to carry themselves and move properly, but every horse is guaranteed to come home with impeccable ground manners. Kelly values horses that are gentle and enjoyable to handle. She will work with your horse in a gentle and patient manner to resolve issues like girthiness, pawing, bolting, bucking, rearing, rushing, not standing still, not lifting hooves, pushiness, and everything in between. Her training program lays a solid foundation on the ground for every skill that is then taught under saddle in order to build the horse's confidence and versatility. Kelly also believes that horses should be given the opportunity to learn to use their body and face challenges in open terrain and will also take your horses out on the trails to condition their bodies and relax their minds. Kelly also offers courses of 2-8 weeks for horses to learn proper ground manners or correct bad habits. Visit www.safeandsoundequine.com for more info!... See More

Happy to once again announce his 2019 clinic dates

Sept 5 Located in Hanover, Pa
Nov 8 Located in Conowingo, Md
Dec 6 Located in Conowingo, Md
Would love to see some new faces !!

2020 dates will be announced in February.

Major Beale was a reserve rider for the British Equestrian Team for the 1960 & 1964 Olympic Games in Rome and Tokyo and won the Prestigious Burghley 3 Day Event in 1965. In recent years he re-entered the competitive arena in the field of dressage, competing with much success through Grand Prix and has earned his USDF Gold Medal. Major Beale has an extensive clinic circuit, which takes him the length and breadth of the country, as well as abroad.

We are excited to open up this clinic to everyone.
Jeremy happily teaches riders and horses of all levels, flat and/or fence work.
Cost $125 paid directly to him or
$160 to me for lesson + day stall + lunch
$15 to audit + lunch


Dressage training and teaching for both horse and rider.
As a trainer I prioritize the safety and well-being of horse and rider while using years of riding experience, theoretical knowledge and enthusiastic talent for teaching to inspire, encourage and mentor students. Ginger has started many young horses, excelled with difficult horses and believes that patience, clarity and praise are the key elements of successful horse training.
Specializing in the AA and YR , all breeds and levels of horses are welcomed.... See More

Best of all worlds! At Heart to Hoof Horsemanship, Yvonne Welz combines her decades of classical horsemanship dressage training with a unique focus on compassionate horse care and riding. Specializing in bitless dressage schooling, and using natural body language to create a deeper horse-human bond, both on the ground and in the saddle. Many skilled riders are unaware that there are new European bitless bridle designs that enable correct flexion, and actually "feel" just like riding in a bit. Yvonne can help you choose the best bitless bridle design for your horse, and your exact needs.

Heart to Hoof Horsemanship: Riding lessons and horsemanship with Yvonne Welz in the Queen Creek/San Tan Valley area, available at Wishing Welz Ranch, or I can travel to your horse in the local area. Sweet, gentle, well-trained lesson horses are available (they are the real teachers!!). Students beginner through advanced, and lessons are customized to you. Children over age 8 are welcome. Seniors are welcome. And every horse lover in between.

Current rates: $45 per hour at Wishing Welz Ranch, or mobile lessons $55 per hour in Queen Creek/San Tan Valley (travel fees apply outside that area).

What "style" do I teach? No, it's not "English" or "Western" - it is the language of the horse, pure and simple! I do use comfortable "English" dressage style saddles and bitless bridles on my horses, but you can use any kind of tack you'd like, whatever you and your horse prefer.

Experience horses for the first time - riding or just being with horses and learning from them! There are lots of horse activities that can be done on the ground. Being around horses is healing to the mind, body, and spirit. Learning how to communicate with them using body language can create personal breakthroughs!

For the advancing horseperson: learn natural horsemanship skills, connecting and bonding with horses, schooling exercises to develop horse and rider including liberty work, in hand work, cavesson work. For the more advanced rider, learn collected riding skills. Specializing in bitless bridle use and selection, and transitioning horses to bitless riding. Partnership, love, and harmony with the horse always comes first!

We are a genuine holistic center: my other services include consultations for more natural horse care, diet and nutrition programs, natural health management, designing equine facilities and paddock set ups for better horse care, developing therapeutic rehab exercise programs for horses recovering from injuries, fine-tuning our communication with equines, and more!

Yvonne Welz is a professional horsewoman with over 30 years of equine management and training experience. Formerly a competitive dressage rider, she schooled many horses up to an advanced level and achieved national awards with them. Always focused on learning, she has studied the art of classical horsemanship for over 25 years, including the French classical methods. She has trained many horses from scratch, acquiring them as yearlings or untrained, starting them out under saddle and schooling them to higher levels. She has enjoyed giving riding lessons to children and adults since the 1990's. In the 2000's, she studied several different methods of natural horsemanship, and also trained in equine nutrition, saddle fitting, and barefoot hoof trimming. She was instrumental in helping to introduce the methods of natural barefoot horse care to the USA in 2000. In 2013, she embraced collected high school riding without the use of bits or spurs, and has not looked back. Enjoy her holistic approach and absolute love for the horse!

Yvonne is now an Associate Trainer with the World Bitless Association! This fantastic group promotes bitless and kinder, better training methods. Includes LIMA (Least Invasive Minimally Aversive) principles, positive reinforcement methods, and Equitation Science. https://worldbitlessassociation.org

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