Schmidt Dressage

WEC) September 2021! Though I have run the gamut of equestrian disciplines my passion is for dressage. I have completed both my USDF bronze and silver medals and am half way through my gold with the help of a little APHA horse that I have brought along from 4th level. I have spent the majority of my life immersed in the world of horses and participated in a vast array of disciplines such as eventing, jumpers, english and western pleasure, reining, and dressage; this diverse background gives me a lot to draw from training wise as well as affords me the necessary life experience to develop informed, compassionate, and ethically sound opinions and training practices. As a riding instructor this translates into a more effective teaching methodology that is student centered and tailored to the individual needs of the horse and rider team. I have good feel but I am also very analytical so rather than simply relying on what I feel I am constantly assessing the how and why of what I am doing. This affords me the opportunity to thoroughly examine and understand how I’m getting the results I want so that I can better explain such to a student. Finding a balance between feel and the mind is fundamentally necessary for all good riding. Ultimately, I do what I do because I have a passion for dressage and all things equestrian--even the inherent shenanigans-- as well as helping people and horses realize their full potential. I love to share what I’ve learned, and continue to learn, in this sport with others equally submersed in the oftentimes all consuming equestrian lifestyle. If you’re looking for a trainer or coach, I can help you achieve your riding goals through student centered teaching methods that are tailored to the needs of you and your horse. I follow the traditional training pyramid and strive to keep the training progression forward thinking and fun!