Dressage Training in Kentucky

Annemieke Buis is a freelance trainer specializing in classical dressage whose intention is to improve equine welfare through training horses and educating horse people in equine psychology and biomechanics.

She has over 18 years of experience in numerous disciplines including eventing, hunter/jumpers, fox-hunting, trail, driving, and dressage. She taught a series of international Master Classes on dressage, horsemanship, and equine bodywork in 2020 sponsored by Fundación Tequendama Horse Connection in both English and Spanish. She completed an internship in equine-therapy and trained rescue horses at a natural horsemanship farm near Mérida, México. She founded the riding school at Red-Wing Meadow Farm in Christiana, TN, where she taught horsemanship and riding lessons, directed summer camps, hosted dressage clinics, and trained horses for 7 years.

Her training is informed by a Bachelor of Science in psychology and further education in equine neurophysiology, equine myofascial kinetic lines, horse and rider biomechanics, equine laterality, hoof balance, and evidence-based bridle and saddle fit. Annemieke Buis takes a holistic approach on horse training that focuses on meeting the physical and emotional needs of both horse and rider, to enable the mutual trust and attunement necessary to meet training objectives. She combines techniques from several disciplines, particularly French classical dressage to allow the horse to thrive in mind and body and develop communication to cue and accentuate their natural movements.

In addition to offering lessons and training in the saddle, Annemieke always starts the lesson or training session with walking with the horse from the pasture or stall, grooming, and tacking up (if applicable), because the "training" does not exist in isolation, and even professional riders can unintentionally create or overlook tension in themselves and their horses before the ride even begins. Training involves every moment spent with the horse. One of Annemieke’s strengths is working with anxious and traumatized horses, in identifying the source of anxiety, validating it, and then holding space for the emotion to transform using gentleness, mindfulness, and positive leadership. She employs bodywork brain-based groundwork, classical in-hand work, lunging, liberty training, and under saddle work in almost every session to facilitate human and equine learning through many modalities.
Annemieke also has abundant experience training in hunter-jumper and eventing, using the fundamentals of dressage as the foundation for over-fences work to ensure proper balance and subtle, yet clear communication. Many of her clients are also western pleasure and trail riders, as the fundamentals of classical dressage improve the health and happiness of all horses, no matter their lifestyle.

Annemieke also offers therapeutic horsemanship and horseback riding lessons, which are lessons that are adjusted to meet the needs of people with physical or mental health challenges or disabilities. She is committed to providing accessible lessons and training sessions to all levels in both English and Spanish. Annemieke currently travels around central and northern Kentucky to teach lessons and train horses, and nationwide to teach clinics.... See More

Haven Hill Farm boasts a peaceful atmosphere for both horse and rider. We offer centered and balanced riding from beginning to advanced students of all ages. Our lesson program utilizes classical riding principles both on the ground and under saddle to strengthen both rider and horse, improve communication, and build a strong partnership between you and your horse. This form of riding is the foundation of all forms of riding. It will improve your riding regardless of your level or discipline. Lessons are offered year round during the day and evening. We also have talented horses available for lease to qualified students. Discounts are available on lessons when purchased as a monthly package. We have much to offer for the competitive or recreational rider.

We have a beautifully sited outdoor full size dressage arena with all weather synthetic footing. We also have a lovely WE or Working Equitation course. The WE obstacle course is designed for anyone that would like to teach their horse how to navigate trails, a dressage test, or a jump course and uses classical principles to do so. It is an extremely effective way to build confidence for riders and horses. WE is a very old sport in Europe and quickly gaining popularity in the states. Besides being a challenge to horses and riders, it's just plain fun! We also have a 50' round pen and numerous trails both on and off the property so there is no need to trailer your horse every time a trail ride is desired.

Our facility is conveniently located just off Troy Pike and the Bluegrass Parkway, 10 minutes from downtown Versailles, and just 25 minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park. We also offer boarding for your horse. We are proud of our program! Haul-Ins welcome with proof of negative Coggins!
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Located in beautiful Paris Kentucky, Snappdragon Training is a mobile training service specializing in young horses, anxious horses, or horses coming back into work after a long break. Allison Snapp has ridden many different English disciplines but focuses in dressage, she is currently working towards her bronze medal. While Snappdragon Training is mobile, they also have a home base in Lexington Kentucky that offers board for the horses in training.... See More

2008-2014 Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer. Classical Dressage basics for all horses. Specialize in gentling/starting young horses under saddle and progressing to under saddle work. Use Classical Dressage Training techniques coupled with Natural horsemanship Techniques to work with horses. Showing from Local to National level.... See More

USDF Bronze and Silver medalist Amy Dahlgren offering dressage lessons from beginners to FEI at Arendahl Farm, in Lexington Kentucky and on a limited basis may travel to you. Works with all ages, levels of riders and breeds. Primary focus on rider position/biomechanics and how this influences the horse.... See More

Lindsay Yohn, Owner of Transitions Sport Horses, offers lessons, training and sales of horses from all ages and varieties of disciplines. Specializing in Dressage and Eventers, Lindsay has been riding and training for many years under several top trainers and coaches.
Lindsay strives to enhance the relationship between horse and rider through effectively solving problems using several different training techniques. With a foundation in Classical Dressage and using principles from trainers like Monty Roberts and the Parellis, Lindsay is able to conquer horse training in an individualized manner for each horse.
As a PATH International Certified Riding Instructor, Lindsay is equipped to teach students riding principles from the basic to the advanced. She has taught lessons in multiple disciplines including jumping, dressage, and western pleasure.
With a wide array of industry connections and a knack for equine marketing, Lindsay is also able to assist you in buying and selling horses. She strives to find the perfect match for horse and rider and enjoys making the process of buying and selling as easy as possible!... See More

TJ offers dressage training for both horse and rider. TJ teaches the classical methods using the German Double Lounge to create balance, bending, Correct frame, rhythm and suppleness for both the English and Western disciplines.