Equiventures Dressage / Riding Instructor in Oceanside, California

35 years horse experience with ober 17 years specialized dressage training, I hold a PhD in Psychology and Behavior, I am an ICF certified coach as well as a NARHA certified Advance Level Instructor and Certified EGALA Horse Professional. My professional background lends itself well to both horses and riders who wish to progressand succeed in theircompetitive goals.
I offer training for riders of all levels from beginner through advanced FEI , seeking to improve their skills through a greater understanding of dressage principals and techniques. School horses from beginner through intermediate dressage levels are available fror lessons as well as lease. I will help you unlock and fully develop your horse’s ultimate potential. Utilizing an eclectic theoretical and practical approach which takes into consideration each horse’s unique behavioral characteristics, history, strengths, and weaknesses to:
:
Develop and optimize gaits
Apply strength training for horse and rider
Increase endurance and soundness
Improve sensitivity
Work through problem behaviors
Establish reliable obedience and willingness
Improve communication and understanding between horse and rider
Build sustainable positive relationship between horse and rider
Increase confidence
Improve your competitive edge

My combined educational, experiential and practical background can help develop your horse into a sounder, more athletic, willing and obedient horse that is light, happy and fun to ride; as well as your experience into a more confident, knowledgeable, and effective rider. Be the best you can be!

Specialties

Confidence Building For Horse And Rider Adult Riding Lessons Anxiety Balanced Seat Beginner Riding Lessons for Adults Beginning Riders Welcome Breaking Breeding Program Certified Instructor Children's Riding Lessons Classical Dressage Coaching Dressage Training Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Equine Facilitated Growth And Learning Confidence Building Family-Friendly Rates Gift Certificates Available Ground Work Haul-Ins Horse Boarding Horse Husbandry Horse Leases Horse Sales Intermediate Riders Leasing Lesson Horses Available Lunge Lessons NARHA Certified Natural Horsemanship Training Private Lessons Problem Horses Reasonable Rates Sales Preparation & Representation Showing Starting Horses Therapeutic Riding Program Timid Riders Trail Riding Lessons Working Student Program