Dressage Training in the U.S.

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

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

State of the art professional training facility offering dressage training from an International FEI trainer and team USA rider Kimberly Herslow. Kimberly has ridden on 2 Nations Cup teams for team USA (2013 and 2015) with her own Rosmarin and acquired Gold Medals in Wellington, FL as well as a Team Gold medal as the top Horse/rider combination for the Pan American Games in Toronto (2015) for both team days as well. She has experience bringing along young horses as well as competing through GP level. Upper Creek Farm has been her creation and layout from the very beginning over 3 decades ago. Developed from raw farmland into the perfect place for your horse to flourish in training and enjoy many riding/training options. The insulated Indoor arena has Travellight dust free footing, Mirrors on short sides and long side, 2 big ass fans and a Sonos sound system. There are 2 outdoor arena's- 1 dressage and 1 oversize as well as a 12 acre mowed riding field. When the weather is inclement and horses cannot be turned out we also have a covered walker to keep them moving or just have them on our walker program for fitness. With the farm being a total of 60 acres, we offer many options to keep your horses sound minded and interested in working. Kim spends time in Wellington, FL from November 1 through April 1 but has an assistant, Nikki Nobles that stays to continue training at home. Many other amenities are included, please inquire.... See More

I travel the upstate area teaching dressage lessons and training horses. I am an USDF bronze medalist and have almost completed my silver medal. I completed part 1 of the the USDF L Graduate program and have judged several schooling shows and ride a test clinics locally. I am currently competing at the Prix St George level on my TBred mare, Summer Blast and we are based out of Flying Changes Farm in Marietta, SC.
I teach beginners at Bramblewood Stables on McConnell Rd in Taylors.... 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!
Visit us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/havenhillfarmky/... See More

Stephanie Blockley - Clarke has been a well respected, successful instructor, trainer, competitor for over 35 years. Receiving her initial foundation in Dressage from Dietrich von Hopffgarten for a number of years, she has always continued her education with teachers of high calibre such as Olympic judge Linda Zang She is currently hosting and participating in clinics at Meadowgate with Jeremy Steinberg and Wolfgang Scherzer. From Training level to FEI levels, Stephanie has school horses able to teach you the feel of the levels to which you aspire. All breeds are welcome for training, from proper groundwork training as yearlings on up. Novices with the desire to investigate their interest in dressage are welcome to come for lessons on their own horse or use a school horse in Meadowgate's kind, no pressure environment. Stephanie has been teaching riders the enjoyment of learning correct riding skills since the 1970's. She is currently bringing along training horses up the through the levels to FEI, as she has been doing for over 35 years. Whether you have never ridden a horse in your life or it has just been years, you will enjoy learning from Stephanie.

Located just off of Interstate 5 at exit 215, Stephanie Blockley - Clarke Dressage at Meadowgate offers a low key, friendly environment with competent, highly experienced staff for the care of your horse.

Meadowgate's 60 acre facility is unequaled in it's variety of options of mud free individual turnout pen, paddock, and pasture options, which is something that is increasingly difficult to find these days.

The very tall heritage barn with its great light and air offers extra large stalls, bright wash rack, 5 crosstie tack up stalls, indoor walking area for inclement weather, on-site laundry service.

Trails abound just outside the back gate, there is a bridle trail around the farm as well.

The covered 70ft x 200 ft arena surrounded by covered 15 ft aisleway has an adjacent outdoor 70ft x 200ft arena. Both arenas have sand and rubber footing that is diligently maintained personally by Stephanie to a very high standard. The arenas are available for haul - in usage by prior arrangement - $15/time or $80/ month unlimited.

Horses have individualized feeding and turnout programs. There is a late evening barn check by onsite staff.

Please address inquiries to Stephanie Blockley - Clarke by text or phone at .
Alternatively you can email or message Stephanie Blockley - Clarke on Facebook.... See More

Melissa McKenzie is a USDF Bronze Medalist, Centered Riding Instructor, and classical dressage trainer based at her own Runaway Farms LLC. just outside of Knoxville TN. Melissa offers dressage instruction with a focus on the classical seat and centered riding position for riders of all levels, including those switching to dressage from other disciplines. She offers comprehensive dressage training for horses of all breeds, ages, and levels, from starting youngsters under saddle, to working with "problem" horses, with the ultimate goal of taking each horse and rider as far in dressage as they can dream! Whether your goals include showing, or just learning to correctly work with and enjoy your horse, Melissa can help you achieve them! Please call or text Melissa directly at the number listed, or visit her website www.runawayfarms.com for more information!... See More

Aslan Dressage is a sanctuary for both horse and rider focused on exceptional horse care and knowledgeable horsemanship offering lessons, training, young rider programs and camps, sales, boarding and clinics. Please visit our website www.AslanDressage.com for details. Dressage is a systematic, progressive approach to enhance the normal, good gaits of the horse and develop
balanced harmony between horse and rider. Our qualified trainers, including USDF Gold Medalist Melanie Southard, will work with you on your mount or one of our well suited school masters to achieve your goals.... See More

My name is Nicole Janssen and my husband and I will move to Livonia from Germany end of 2016. I am experienced in training horses and riders for more than 20 years. In Germany I worked with unbroken horses as well as difficult horses up to Grand Prix horses. We lived for 2,5 years in Florida where I trained horses for Highlife Farms and WB Equestrian. The past three years in Germany I became a FN certified trainer (additional qualification for seat and balance) and groom. I earned my USDF Bronze Medal in 2016.
Please visit my homepage and contact me per mail as I do not have an american phone Number yet.
www.nj-dressage.com... See More

Monica Fiss: International Three-Day Event rider has competed in FEI and CCI international Events. Competed and placed in coutless National Level Horse Trials. Competed in Many International Level Three-Day Events at the CCI** level. Has ridden and trained horses in Dressage through Advanced level Eventing. Her horses are nearly always in the ribbons. Also competed in IHSA equitation hunters. Breaking, training and teaching horses and riders for all levels of riding. Monica specializes in starting youngsters and restarting problem horses and retired race horses. Monica trains horses for competiton as well as pleasure... See More