Dressage Training in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Kalamazoo County)

Home of accredited dressage trainer / instructor Erin T. McElmurry. Erin is a certified riding instructor, USDF silver medalist, USDF L-program judging graduate with distinction and has been providing quality riding lessons and
horse training since 1996.

Dressage lessons for all ages & levels of riders from Intro. through FEI Levels, developing a confident & balanced seat, a patient & skilled rider with the techniques needed to succeed up through the levels of dressage.

Whether your Dressage aspirations are big or small this friendly and professional atmosphere will help you achieve all of your goals while giving your horse the highest
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USDF Bronze Medalist & "L" Candidate, Kimberly Dunlap. Lessons from Intro-4th Level.

Boarding, Lesson & Training Facility catering to adult riders and dedicated to excellence in care and comfort of the horses. NOW ACCEPTING LIMITED NEW CLIENTS Google us to read our outstanding reviews from over a decade of happy clients. We go above and beyond what your typical barn offers, including the highest quality feeds, access to hay 24/7, full turnout (24hrs) with dedicated stalls to come inside during inclement weather. A highly supportive group of adult riders who are welcoming and encouraging to riders of ALL levels.

ALL BREEDS WELCOME - we have experience with just about every breed and sport - let us help you find a higher degree of harmony with your horse through balance, confidence and sound training based on classical horsemanship principles. Showing and clinic opportunities available year round but NOT required. Just ride for fun? That's ok, you are welcome and encouraged here! Have a fear issue? We can help with that, too. Just getting back into it? We have excellent SAFE school horses. The most common comment we get from new clients is "I wish I would have found you sooner!" JOIN US and find out what makes us one of the highest rated and most respected facilities in West Michigan. ALL RATES ARE LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE. On site affordable leasing available to established clients - get enrolled now!... See More

Full service boarding facility focused on dressage training with Tena Frieling. Clear span open environment provides maximum light and airflow for horses, along with daily turnout. Regular clinics with Catherine Haddad Staller and Patrick Tigchelaar. Summer showing schedule includes USDF rated and ADA regional shows. Summer camps also available.... See More

FEI Bronze & Silver medalist Suzannah K. Simon offering dressage training, lesson and clinic services. Please email for full info, bio and price index.

Kelly Albright holds both a USDF Silver Medal and Bronze Medal. Her calm and confident way of teaching has led several students in successful show seasons. Clinics with Kelly are focused on developing the a rider's ability to communicate with their horse using a kind and patient approach.... See More

Dressage and english riding lessons for riders of all ages and levels. Jamie Schmitt is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist with over 28 years of experience. Specialties include lessons for adult amateurs and young riders and working with a variety of horse breeds and temperaments. Will travel to most locations in southern mid-Michigan between Parma and Ann Arbor. Boarding and training also available in Jackson and Milan, Michigan.... See More

Julie Bolas has been teaching and training dressage for 25 years. She has successfully shown through Pre St. Georges and has been certified through ARICP through Level II dressage. She has started the "L" Judge program with the United States Dressage Federation to further her education and has audited and participated in many USDF programs and clinics. Most recently studied with Maryal Barnett a current USDF "S" judge. Julie has started many young and beginning adult riders and has worked with them to purchase their first horse and start showing successfully on the schooling circuits and recognized circuits. She has also helped may riders and their horses to identify and correct trouble areas and work through them so that they can enjoy harmonious partnerships. Julie is patient and kind and particularly helpful to more timid riders but she also will encourage the more outgoing rider to reach their goals.

Join us at Dovetail Dressage "Where horse and rider become one".... See More