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ALEX WORTMANN
Wortmann is a German F.N. certified dressage coach with more than 30 years experience as a Dressage Coach, Trainer and Clinician in Europe and North America. In Germany, he has been awarded the F.N. Bronze and Silver Performance awards and his F.N. Trainer "A" licence. He also holds an international trainer passport and is certified at the F.E.I. level. Through his many colleagues in Germany, Mr. Wortmann also imports quality warm-blood horses for his clients in North America. He has an excellent reputation for providing performance horses to riders and trainers worldwide. For information on clinics in your area or horses for sale, send email to: alex@performancehorses.org.

ALL THE KINGS HORSES
Erin King starts horses from the ground up for future careers in Dressage as well as Show Jumping and Eventing. Her training techniques ensure a forward, confident, and relaxed horse with a solid foundation and positive exposure. Her horses are secure and focused and always eager to come out to work whether it be a dressage school in the arena or out for a hack through the miles of trails available. Erin offers a variety of training packages to suit the needs of both horse and rider, as well as customized rehabilitation packages for horses coming back from injury and sale horses. Located at Wyvern Farm in Martinez, CA. For more information contact erindking@yahoo.com or (415) 385-8354

ALLIDA JANTZ ALLEN DRESSAGE
Allida Allen is located in Soquel, California, between Watsonville and Santa Cruz. Allida is an FEI level trainer and competitor who has worked and trained in England and Germany. She offers 19 years of experience training with some of the best trainers including Karin Rhebein and Sandy Pfleuger and showing for some of the top facilities in the world including Paxton Farms and Gronwohldhof. Her philospophy reflects a classic training style and she believes in training correctly from the beginning in order to achieve true harmony with the horse. She and her students have enjoyed success at all levels of showing. Allida is based out of two barns, minutes apart, that offer all the amenities a horse and rider competing at any level might need. Excellent feed and footing combined with a fitness program that includes turn out and trail rides keep the horses physically and mentally sound. Email training@ajadressage.com or phone (805) 712-7355.

AMERICAN SPORTHORSE

ANDREA BETHGE

Andrea is the trainer at Wyvern Farm, 1130 Christie Rd. Martinez, CA 94553. 925-229-2200. Contact Andrea at andreabethge@gmail.com , www.playfulpiaffe.com

ANGELA RIDGWAY DRESSAGE
Angela focuses on bio-mechanics of both horse and rider to create "balance in movement". She has 10 years of teaching experience, with emphasis placed on helping riders achieve a functional, effective, and elegant position. She is teaching and training out of La Jolla Equestrian Center, a beautiful facility located in Pleasanton, CA. For information regarding training or clinics, call (925) 449-2624 or email: angela.ridgway@comcast.net.

ANGIE (GOMEZ) TAYLOR DRESSAGE TRAINING
Former intern at Steffen Peters barn and upper level competitor/trainer/instructor offers classical training and instruction with contemporary techniques. Patient and clear. I teach not only What to do, but Why and How. I focus on the little things that make the entire performance better. Fine tune with soft light aids. You will feel confident, relaxed and know exactly what to do when you are practicing on your own and horses will learn each aid consistently and become reliable partners to work with. "It is the rider who creates the dance." Currently accepting students and horses in training. Located at Pauma Valley Equestrian Center in North San Diego County, 32955 Cole Grade Road. I am also available for clinics. All levels welcome. Call (951) 894-7191; cell: 858-335-8832 or e-mail angietaylor40@adelphia.net

ANJA RANDALL-CLAUSEN

Anja Randall-Clausen. Las Vegas based dressage trainer. Trained in Denmark and England, now based in the Las Vegas valley. 702-557-0607, randallclausen@yahoo.com

AP DRESSAGE - ALYSSA PITTS
Alyssa Pitts is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist who is an active FEI competitor and trainer in Sunol, CA. Alyssa believes that the end goal of dressage is harmony between horse and rider, and adhering to these principles, she succesfully coaches juniors, amateurs, and young professionals, and she trains horses from green broke through FEI levels. Her students have been very succesful on the Northern California show circuit, including several Junior Champions. Alyssa trains out of the Arriba Vista Ranch in Sunol. Email alyssa@ap-dressage.com or phone (650) 906-5561.

ART 2 RIDE consists of Will Faerber and Karen Loshbaugh, both USDF Silver Medalist, located at Valenti Estate and Saddle Club, Rancho Santa Fe. Will Faerber is a Master Horseman. He studied extensively in Portugal with Nuno Oliveira as well as the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and has been training professionally for over 35 years. Based on the Classical system, their training philosophy is that horse and rider should be beauty in motion, both performing at the top of their athletic potential while being relaxed, focused and non-resistive. The horse must be round, that is it must be taught to engage deeply from behind and push it's back up under the rider. Only then can the horse be truly balanced, and only when the horse is truly balanced will it accept the rider’s commands without tension or resistance. It is only a matter of knowing how to proceed in a thorough and logical manner, developing the horse’s topline over time and through gymnastic exercises. Our goal is to impart this system to each of our students in a way that is understandable and easily applied. Visit our website www.art2ride.com for more information. Contact numbers are (858) 232-6091 or (858) 342-6691

BETHANY WALLACE SPORT HORSE TRAINING
www.sporthorsetraining.com
Bethany is an American Riding Instructor Association Certified Dressage
Trainer and Coach. Located in North County San Diego, Bethany offers full training packages there and may be available to travel to your barn as well, depending on her current schedule. From working with young and remedial horses, to developing Dressage horses and Hunters for competition, Bethany is dedicated to developing a relationship with her horses that allows them to enjoy their work, their athleticism, and their talents. Bethany's students have enjoyed success in the show ring, but most often thank her for the relationship she has helped them develop with their horses at home everyday - enjoying their horses as working partners and much loved companions. bethany@sporthorsetraining.com or 619-850-5923.

BARBI BREEN-GURLEY - SEA HORSE RANCH

Barbi Breen-Gurley offers instruction, training and long and short term boarding at Sea Horse Ranch, overlooking the ocean on the Central Coast. She teaches interested students at any level of ability, emphasizing correct basics, safety and that "Riding Toward Excellence" can be fun. She is an S Dressage Judge.

2566 Sea Horse Lane, Los Osos, CA 93402, 805-528-0222, 805-528-4464 (fax)  barbi@seahorseranch.com

BLACK STERLING FRIESIANS

We offer boarding and training of you and your equine in Sonoma Wine Country. Our barn is conveniently located 40 minutes north of Golden Gate Bridge, near San Rafael. Lessons are available on our Friesians or your own horse at $60 per hour and both stall and pasture board is available. We specialize in classical dressage training for the novice or beginning dressage rider and children are welcome. BSF offers a brand new lighted indoor arena with mirrors. Friendly and relaxing environment. Call 415-272-8332. Eamil: janna@blacksterlingfriesians.com , 415-461-5516. Located at 24120 Wine Country Court in Somona, CA 95476

BLUE CHIP STABLES
Blue Chip Stables is a private training facility located in Penngrove.  Lee Webster, USDF Certified Instructor and Bronze Medalist, offers private and semi-private instruction for adults in a friendly and relaxing environment. No school horses, but suitable horses are occasionally available for partial or full lease. Successful sales program provides professional presentation of your horse and includes digital photography, videotaping, and magazine and internet advertising .  Resident imported Irish Connemara stallion *Canal Laurinston is owned by Stonybrook Connemaras and stands at Blue Chip Stables.  Irish imports and American-bred youngstock are available for purchase.  Please visit our website at www.bluechipstables.com for more information.

BOTTOMLEY FARM
is under new management. We offer dressage and horsemanship for the lower-level and novice rider. Refurbished facility offers full outdoor court, covered short court, stalls with paddocks, turnout, and access to trails. Convenient to Oakland, Berkeley, Orinda, Lafayette, Martinez. (925) 228-3766.

BRIARWOOD RIDING SCHOOL

Sarah VandenBerg has been creating successful horse and rider combinations in Dressage and Three Day Eventing for nearly 20 years. A top level rider and trainer, Sarah is a Certified Level III Instructor for the United States Eventing Association and also holds the distinguished USPC "A" Rating.

Believing that riding should be both fun and rewarding, Briarwood provides top quality instruction, training and coaching specifically tailoring to the needs of you and your horse. Dedicated dressage programs or combined training/eventing are offered for beginning through advanced riders. For those interested in supplementing their dressage instruction, Briarwood offers fun introduction to jumping classes. Briarwood is also proud to offer its team of show quality school horses.

Please visit us online at www.BriarwoodRidingSchool.com or email us at info@BriarwoodRidingSchool.com

CHRISTINE HASTINGS
Christine Hastings is a well-known "S" dressage judge, and is also a "C" judge on the International Para-olympic Equestrian Committee. She owned and operated a 50-horse competition barn in Michigan and has now moved out to California. Christine has ridden and trained up to Grand Prix level and has won several USEA and USDF national dressage awards. She judged the USEA national dressage final as well as the Canadian national finals. She was head dressage instructor both at Bloomfield Hunt Club in Michigan and at Lake Erie College, Painseville, Ohio. Christine has given successful dressage clinics throughout the US. With a keen eye for young dressage prospects, Christine has bred and imported a lot of top sport horses, many of which she competed herself. Christine shows and trains as well as judges, and creates a relaxed and supportive learning environment for her students and horses. She is currently training in Los Angeles, and works with British Horse Society certified instructor Matthew Horton, who events and rides dressage as well. Contact Christine at (818) 913 1202.

CLARITY DRESSAGE
Clare Long is the dressage trainer at LaVigna, a full and custom care private facility located in Southern Petaluma. She has been awarded the Silver and Bronze medals from USDF, and is currently working towards her Gold. Clare specializes in dressage foundations for horses of any discipline or breed, training and instruction through FEI and sale horses. She stresses individual full and customized care for horse and rider. Clare very much enjoys working with junior riders as well as young or green horses that are just starting their dressage education. Contact: Clare Long at (707) 824-4884.

DAVID BLAKE DRESSAGE
FEI Rider and USDF gold medalist David Blake offers training of horse and rider through the levels to Grand Prix. He is located at Hidden Valley Ranch (Thousand Oaks, north of L.A.), a full service facility. He specializes in helping you to achieve your goals,whether starting you and your horse's show career, or advancing you and your horse's skills to the FEI levels. e-mail: david@davidblakedressage.com.

DEL MAR DRESSAGE
Is located in Del Mar, San Diego, Ca. right of Interstate 5. About a mile and a half east at Del Mar Horse Park. Bettina Loy, the head trainer, born and raised in Germany came to California in 1996. Here she meets Guenter Seidel. Working for Guenter in the next 4 years she had the wonderful opportunity to care for and work with Dick and Jane Browns exquisite horses. After assisting Guenter at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, she went to work and ride for Linda Alexander, Guenter Seidel Training Stables at Del Mar Horse Park. After a couple of years Bettina had the opportunity to take over Linda’s barn, as Linda relocated. She still takes regular lessons with Guenter and is proud to have been a student of the late Dietrich von Hopffgarten. Who she rode with for 5 years. Bettina on occasion also rides with Sue Blinks and Christine Traurig. Offering training from beginners thru FEI. We have a full service barn that provides a very open family like atmosphere. Come take a look!

DENVILLE KANANI FARMS
Denville Kanani provides customer-focused training and boarding for dressage and eventing horses and riders. It is a 25-acre facility with two lighted, covered arenas and a cross-country course. They also hold recognized dressage shows and schooling hunter/jumper shows. In addition, Denville-Kanani breeds and sells warmblood horses with Selle-Francais as the major emphasis. For more information, send email to Kris Kalstrom at kris@denville-kanani.com.

DRESSAGE AND SPORT HORSES by Renee. FEI and CDI competitor, Renee Johnson, has raised, trained and shown horses since 1987. Winning numerous National USDF Horse of the Year Awards, CDS Horse of the Year Awards and Regional Championships with her horses, Kamuela, Kai, Inxs, Milky Way. Renee earned her Bronze and Silver Medals on horses she has trained herself - from their very first backing through FEI. Training under Mr. Conrad Schumacher for six years, Renee has refined her riding skills. Mr. Schumacher's exclusive clinics have been instrumentalin bringing her Dutch stallion, Kamuela, to Grand Prix. Renee is available to help you develop your horse with lessons, clinics or full training and is also available for schooling shows as a USDF L graduate and USEF r judge candidate. www.trickponies.net or email renee@trickponies.net

DressageTrainingOnline.com
visit us and take the unique opportunity to further your dressage education by watching streamed videos on your desktop, of the most respected dressage talent from around the world. See and hear superior local and Olympic talent, train and ride in authentic, unedited, unchoreographed schooling sessions. The intent is to allow one to learn by seeing the riders influence on the horse and the horses influence on the rider.  If you have ever wondered what the judge sees and what constitutes a given score you can find the answers here. The "Judges View" allows the highly educated eye of our esteemed judges to explain in detail, by movement, how scores were awarded…. and....last but not least we have to think about the overall well being of horse and rider, things such as equine chiropractics and massage, rider fitness, how to choose a dressage horse, saddle fitting, hoof care and much more can be found under the "Specialty Content" tab and throughout the website.

EQUESTRICISE
Horseback riding for your fitness! Located in San Juan Capistrano. Our primary objective is to encourage fitness in our riders through the use of dressage, work over cavaletti, jumping,and vaulting. We want to motivate our riders to be the best they can be by developing the seat by integrating these methods. Beginners through fourth level. We also can accommodate the special needs rider who would like to move up or compete. Now accepting lease horses, sale horses, and horses in training. Training by certified trainer Cherylin Von Aldenbruck. Call (949) 292-7822 or email:, forcherylin@yahoo.com.

EQUIL-LIBRIUM TRAINING
is located at Indian Hills Ranch in Milpitas, California. Indian Hills is located on 36 acres in the Milpitas hills. It has access to groomed riding trails, and has a large covered arena, large outdoor arena, several round pens, box stall, paddock, and pasture boarding. Equi-librium Training is run by Rachel Rushlow, an Approved Parelli Natural Horsemanship Instructor and horse trainer with over 14 years of experience. Rachel has competed successfully in Dressage, Hunter/Jumper (awarded Fox N' Horn Reserve Champion), Competitive Trail, and Endurance. Equi-librium combines Classical Dressage and Natural Horsemanship techniques in a comprehensive training program that achieves mental, emotional, and physical conditioning for both horse and rider. Equi-librium creates a balanced, forward moving, athletic horse that is calm, relaxed, and ready to excel in any discipline as well as an educated horseperson with correct body position and light hands. For more information you can reach Rachel at (408) 779-3312 or equi_librium@hotmail.com .

FAITH GRIMM

Faith Grimm is a USDF Bronze and Silver recipient with over 30 years teaching and training experience. She teaches with a relaxed, enjoyable style that develops the horse and rider to the utmost of their abilities. Faith's instruction and training is based on classical principles and the USDF Certified Instructors guidelines. Faith works with all levels and abilities because Dressage is fundamental training for all riders and all horses. Based in La Habra Heights at Felicity Farm, Faith has openings for a few clients at the farm. Contact FaithGrimm@Adelphia.net  714/904-9637  www.FelicityFarm.com

FRENCH LIGHT DRESSAGE
offers dressage training for horses and riders with a focus on lightness and balance unique to the classical French school through Haute Ecole. Learn to work with your equine partner more effectively with less confrontation. Visit our website and see our new Danish Warmbloods. Learn how you can purchase one of these magnificent equine athletes for yourself at our Sales Barn. We are located in San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA. Trainer, David Donnelly. Contact information: Phone: (949) 646-2328 (hours: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., Pacific Time) E-mail: Dave@frenchlightdressage.com.

www.FourStarFarm.com
Natalie Rooney Pitts is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist who is an active FEI competitor in the North Bay Area.  She has also ridden on the US Team for Eventing.  She has her Instructors certification Level III in Eventing and is working to get her Judging license for Dressage.  Natalie coaches juniors, amateurs, and young professionals, and she trains horses from green broke through advanced levels in both the Dressage and Eventing disciplines. Natalie trains out of the American Canyon Training Center in American Canyon and also travels regularly to teach clinics in Vacaville and Woodside. Email Natalie@fourstarfarm.com
or phone (707) 312-1119.

GRAY HORSE STABLES

Lessons and Training through Grand Prix with Joanna Gray-Randle, USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist and "L" Program Graduate. Joanna Gray-Randle offers full service boarding at a beautiful, private, gated facility in Moorpark, CA. Joanna provides calm, patient instruction and training in a serene and friendly environment. Professional assistance with horse purchases and sales. Cell phone: 805-479-3398; Home phone: 805-375-3946; email: jemgray@roadrunner.com

HARMONIOUS HORSES DRESSAGE FARMS
USDF Certified Instructor, Piper W-C Howden works with the horse and rider to achieve harmony and beauty. The foundation of our training program stems from our love of Classical Dressage and the training principles of the German Training System. Dressage training for the horse for pleasure or competition through FEI. Our Facility is full service with four arenas and trails. Harmonious Horses Classical Riding School. We offer youth and adult riding. The school provides a unique opportunity to ride schoolmaster horses as well as our kind, novice-friendly school horses. Our focus is the development of the dressage seat through lunging, and supporting first time horse buyer. We can help you buy or sell your horses. Located at, Shiloh West Training Center; 10225 Crow Canyon Road in Castro Valley, CA 94552 (East SF Bay Area) Email questions to: PiperHowden@sbcglobal.net, office (925) 872-8768.

HEIDI CHOTE - FIRST CHANCE FARM

Heidi Chote has owned and operated First Chance Farm, a full care dressage facility in Wilton, CA since 1988. FCF has a full dressage court with mirrors, jumping arena for cross training, shaded turnout pastures and is 15 minutes from Murieta Equine Complex.

Heidi is a USDF Certified Fourth Level Instructor, a USDF Bronze and Silver medallist and head guest instructor of a United States Pony Club.  She coached the 2006 CDS Jr. Championship Individual and Team Champions and teaches clinics in Hawaii.

Heidi has studied with numerous top instructors including studies in Warendorf, Germany at the International Academy of Equestrian Studies.  She pursues on-going education in an effort to better serve her cliental.  Several of Heidi's students have gone on to become instructors or other equestrian related professionals.

Heidi is a current member of USDF, CDS, USEF, is a USDF "L" graduate and has been CPR and First Aid certified since 1979.

For further information, please call (916) 687-8021, email Firstchancefarm@frontiernet.net or visit our website at www.Firstchancefarm.com

HIDE AWAY DRESSAGE
Offering full service boarding and training for the competitive dressage rider. Located at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center in Los Angeles. Training level thru Grand Prix. Clinics open to the public with world renowned trainers and judges.

HIGH POINT FARM
Classical dressage following the German training scale.
Kimberly Monk qualified FEI instructor(British Horse Society I) Bronze and Silver medal recipient. Also, Trainer and coach of many USDF National and regional champions. Holding the highest median in the history of USDF.
Open,Junior/young rider, Amateurs at all levels are welcomed.
www.highpointfarms.org

HIGH SCHOOL FARM

USDF Gold medalist, Michael Pineo has trained numerous horses from Training Level to FEI, including stallions, mares and geldings. Michael is based at his private facility, High School Farm, located mid-way between Monterey and the SF Bay Area in Watsonville, CA. We have excellent footing, all weather outdoor and covered arenas with mirrors and sound system, and most important, an outstanding record of safety and soundness. Michael works with horses and riders of all levels, and specializes in helping to master the "3Ps" of upper level dressage: piaffe, passage and pirouette. He trains all horses personally without the use of working students and stallions are always welcome on a space available basis. Email: highschoolfarm@sbcglobal.net

HOLMBERG & WADEBORN DRESSAGE
Located in Lake View Terrace, CA. 818-899-7977. European dressage training in California. Classical dressage training with over 30 years experience. Low key environment. All levels and experience. Approved breeding stallion available: Mix Max. Visit our website at: hwdressage.com

HORSE OF THE SUN
Horse of the Sun offers boarding, lessons and training, specializing in dressage, hunters, jumpers and eventing. Horse of the Sun has recently launched a new German Certificate Program that incorporates a 16-week course, training with a German Certified Instructor. After the 16-week course, students will take a riding, instructing or training test specified to each level. We are located in Pine Valley, CA. Call 619-473-8151 for more information. Visit us at www.horseofthesun.com

JANE McCLOUD DRESSAGE
is located at the Paddock Riding Club in Los Angeles and has been there for 27 years. She does not believe that you can put a rider and their horse into a mold and treat them all the same way. Her emphasis is placed on the understanding between horse and rider, which comes from a secure and correct position. She does not believe in "training gimmicks" of any kind. Her students range from beginners, to a USDF Judge. Jane also hosts monthly 2 day clinics with USDF Judge, Elizabeth Searle, which are open to the public.

JANET A. HARVEY DRESSAGE
Janet says "To move efficiently is to move beautifully." Janet provides individually tailored instruction for all levels of dressage. A CDS member teaching in the Portland, Oregon area, Janet can help you develop your horse's self-carriage and suppleness with a more effective and relaxed position. Alternatively, you can take instruction with one of her fine school horses who are currently showing training and 2nd level. Janet is the 1996 ODS Instructor of the Year, an ODS judge, Bronze Medallist, USDF HOY awards winner, and ODS Champion at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Level. Telephone or fax her at (503) 612-0122, email: janeth@hevanet.com or write to: 5755 SW Natchez St., Tualatin, OR 97062.

JEC A. BALLOU
CLASSICAL TRAINING in Santa Cruz. Author of 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider, Jec A. Ballou is a long-time student of classical equitation and horsemanship. She was raised by parents who shared expertise in FEI competitions as varied as carriage driving, endurance riding, and dressage. Ballou has trained extensively in Portugal and also in Holland, Germany, and throughout the United States. She has written numerous articles for Dressage Today and other magazines, all of which draw on her passion of evaluating and improving equine balance and movement. In training and lesson settings, she assists riders to develop effective riding positions towards that goal. She specializes in non-Warmblood breeds for training (Iberian horses, Morgans, Arabians, etc.) and all levels of riders. (831) 419-3445.

JESUS PIRIS, THE CLASSICAL MASTER
will inspire you and train your horse in dressage through the haute-ecole levels to Grand Prix. Jesus Piris is a world class dressage instructor. First rider and instructor of the Royal Academy of Equestrian Art in Jerez de la Frontera located in southern Spain. (The famous Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre.) Jesus has now brought his gift to the United States. Jesus Piris (English) (909) 833-2805 (Espanol) (909) 739-0861 or jesuspiris1@aol.com.

JO MORAN DRESSAGE
FEI rider, competitor and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. USET listed rider. We offer training of horse and rider of all levels and have many training programs to suit your needs and help you achieve both you and your horse's goals and show career. Jo is currently showing Int. 2 and Grand Prix on Minna and Luxor. Nacho, Jo's husband, is currently showing his young horse at first level this year. Nacho bought Charisma as a 2 yr. old. Located on 6 beautiful acres in Valley Center in San Diego at our own Private Facility. Come and visit our beautiful facility. Training, Clinic and Sales. email : jo@jomorandressage.com. Phone (760) 805-8864 or Nacho (760) 805-8865

JUTTA HEINSOHN, BEREITER F.N.
Heinsohn is a German licensed professional trainer with over 35 years experience in multiple disciplines and with many different breeds. Her love is dressage, which she has been educating for over 25 years in the US. Classically trained, her logo says it best: Classical, Compassionate, Correct. Jutta's guiding principle is to develop 'harmony between horse and rider,' where she uses a holistic approach to dressage by balancing the mind, body and spirit. Jutta works with training level through FEI horses and riders. Jutta Heinsohn Dressage Training is based in Moorpark, California. Email her at: jutta@juttaheinsohn.com.

KACEY WELSH & SPORT PONIES
15 years of raising and training Ponies and youth/amateur riders for Dressage, Hunters, Western, and Trail. Our young riders have garnered many Championships at Breed and Local Shows. Located at AHE Sport Horses in Elverta, CA, about 10 miles North of Sacramento, we emphasis solid basics in Equitation and Horsemanship. In addition to lessons and training we stand several stallions. Our 2003 line up includes Sec. B Welsh Pony, Kacey Brass Prince: 15.2h Oldenburg, Deutschmark: and AWR Sport Ponys Glannant Troubadour and Customs Rising Star. Several foals are due this Spring. Please visit our website, contact Karen Young at (916) 564-8610 or email: kaceywelshponies@juno.com.

KATIE HOEFS DRESSAGE
USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist providing complete training for the horse and rider. Program focuses on developing horses who are happy, correct and competitive in the show ring. Specializing in young horses. Located at Woodmyst farms in Gilroy. www.khoefsdressage.com email: katiehoefs@sbcglobal.net phone: (650) 714-7526

KIM KEENAN DRESSAGE
Kim Keenan offers full care service and a variety of training programs for the amateur rider, Training through Grand Prix. Kim has received all her USDF medals as well as numerous Horse of the Year titles through Intermediare I. She has competed through Grand Prix with a 20th in the nation rank in 1996. She has brought 3 horses to the FEI level from scratch. (858) 518-4128; (760) 918-0650 fax

KIRSTEN LINLEY

Kirsten Linley, a USDF Silver Medalist has established her training program at Somerset Farms located in Winters, California. Kirsten has all levels of horses in training from yearlings on the ground to horses at Grand Prix. Kirsten also has all levels of riders. For the past two years, Kirsten was a successful Small Tour competitor and has recently debuted two FEI geldings at I-2 and Grand Prix. Kirsten has been long-listed for the U.S. for the past two years. For more information, please vist: www.KirstenLinley.com

LMS DRESSAGE
located at La Jolla Equestrian Center in Pleasanton, CA. Fabulous facility with 3 sand/rubber arenas and various stabling options. Laurie is a 4th Level USDF Certified Instructor, who also has her bronze and silver medals. She has over 23 years over riding experience and has taught for over 10 years. All levels and ages are welcome. email: laurieme71@yahoo.com or phone: (510) 508-9614.

LYN RINGROSE-MOW EQUESTRIAN SERVICES
Lyn Ringrose-Moe is an experienced dressage trainer that can help you and your horse achieve your training and competition goals. Lyn has a broad background in riding, teaching, and training that includes Combined Training, Show Jumping, Western riding, Reining, and Dressage. Lyn is a USDF Bronze medalist. Lyn has a strong background in competing and training Friesian horses as well as other domestic and imported breeds. Lyn has proven herself as a successful coach, helping her students achieve their training and competition goals. Lyn currently trains in Clements, CA, at Biglow Farms and Winters, CA, at Somerset Farm. For more information: Ph (209) 747-0984 or e-mail: ringrose@lodinet.com.

MARGARETHE BROEKMAN, F.N.
Licensed German Bereiter with 20 years professional experience in training and coaching riders and horses, both young and mature, from start to highest potential. Studied with Klaus Balkenhol in Germany. She is an FEI-level dressage competitor, experienced in stallion management and training, and has taught horses and riders up to Grand Prix Level. Currently training dressage and event riders at Middle Ranch in Lake View Terrace, CA. For more information, contact Maggie at (714) 612.8680.

MKG Dressage - MARTHA GREGORY
USDF Certified Trainer/Instructor and  USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist Martha Gregory has been training horses and riders for over 17 years, and in 2000 established MKG Dressage, serving the South and East
bay areas. Martha's students compete successfully at local, rated and championship shows. She welcomes students and horses of all levels, ages and abilities, ranging from beginners and individuals wishing to
explore dressage, to riders who wish to actively compete and work their way up the levels through FEI. Martha furthers her own education by taking regular clinics with Gerhard Politz, German National Gold Medalist and USDF Instructor Certification Examiner/Faculty Member. She also avails herself of
opportunities to ride with noted clinicians like "O" (Olympic) judges Alfred Knopfhart and Axel Steiner. She is a two time attendee of the invitational USDF Trainer's Conference with Conrad Schumacher. In addition, she works regularly with other local FEI trainers to keep her skills polished between clinics
and shows. MKG Dressage provides a comprehensive training program at Circle J Equestrian Center,  Livermore, CA, with services that include lessons, clinics, full training of horse and/or rider, and coaching at shows. Martha can be reached at (408) 828-2609 or at martha_gregory@yahoo.com.

NELLIE MARTIN-GILES DRESSAGE

Nellie is located at La Jolla Equestrian Center in Pleasanton, CA. La Jolla is a very friendly and supportive environment. Nellis is patient, kind, safe and fun for both horse and rider. She also competes and coaches students and horses at shows. She also clinics regularly with USDF Instructor /Faculty member Rachel Saavedra, Gunter Zack and Juan Matute. Nellie is a USDF Certified Instructor and a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. Email: cnelryd@hotmail.com

OAK RIDGE FARM
Oak Ridge Ranch is a small equine lay-up and mare care facility in beautiful Santa Cruz county. The ranch is owned and supervised by Judy Force, DVM. Personalized and excellent care is provided for each horse. Bandaging, topical, oral or ophthalmic treatments, injections, ice packs, turn out and handwalking are available. In addition, breeding by artificial insemination can be done by Dr. Force, in cooperation with the stallion owner and your equine veterinarian.
Phone: (831)768-8155 or email: jforce@cruzio.com.

PADDINGTON STATION RIDING
Dressage and Event Trainer specialising in the beginner/novice rider through 2nd Level with certified BHS instructor on beautiful 75 acre ranch approx 100 miles north of San Francisco. Also English Riding Camps offered for both Adults and Children. All inclusive rates per week. Boarding and lay-ups offered - 24 hour care reasonable rates. Tel: (707) 743-2541

REBECCA CUSHMAN
Rebecca Cushman is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist who regularly competes and coaches Training though FEI levels. FEI competitor Rebecca Cushman founded Paradigm Sporthorse Training in 1998 after a nine-year apprenticeship with FEI trainer Sidley Payne. Since then Becky has earned her USDF Silver and Bronze medals and has the initial scores for the Gold. She continues her education in clinics with Jan Ebeling, Axel Steiner, Dane Rawlins, and Sue Curry Schaffer. Her training program is diverse and draws on a variety of skills from the past including dressage, pony club, trails, endurance, eventing, hunter/jumper, polo, and racetrack restarting. Becky uses a customized cross-training program to develop a healthy, happy dressage horse for competition or pleasure. She offers training packages, rehab programs, horse sales and Dutch imports, clinics, and lessons at Fairwind Farm in Santa Rosa and Meadowbrook Farm in Marin. For more information contact Becky at 415-717-1775.

ROBIN GARRETT DRESSAGE
Located in Fallbrook, CA. We offers training from training Level through FEI for both horses and riders.  
Robin Garrett is a longtime professional dressage rider and trainer. Robin has been riding for over 25 years. After receiving her Bachelor Degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Robin traveled to Florida where she completed years of internship with International rider and competitor Tina Konyot. In the mid 90's Robin relocated to California to be the assistant of Laura Doyle in Rancho Santa Fe. After working many years with Laura Doyle, Robin started her own riding and training program.
Robin has ridden in Europe and has been responsible for training countless successful dressage riders and horses, included a gold medal winning horse in young rider competition.
Contact information: 760-716-3401   rgdressage@gmail.com

ROSS RANCH PERFORMANCE HORSES
Debbie Ross is a USDF Bronze Medalist and coach in Bakersfield, CA. Debbie is also a world Champion at Mounted Shooting. Todd Ross has won several Regional & Overall titles in Mounted Shooting. Their new book entitled "The New Classical Horsemanship" is available now. They coach juniors, amatuers, and young professionals. They start horses the natural, classical way. Their students have been very succesful on the California show circuit, including several Junior Champions. They train at Ross Ranch Performance Horses in Bakersfield, California, and often travel to shows around the Western States. Todd & Debbie offer Bombproofing, as well as Classical Horsemanship clinics. Email ToddR@RRSaddlery.com or phone (661) 587-8797.

SANDY SAVAGE DRESSAGE
Sandy Savage lived in Sweden and Germany for 11 years. During that time she attended the Swedish National Riding School at Stromsholm for three years, and trained for Gabriella Grillo in Germany for a full year. Sandy is very thorough in her teaching and believes that you need to have a good position and a correct understanding of the aids to ride your horse in the proper frame. If you can do that, then the movements come easily. Sandy has ridden at the Grand Prix level and can take you and your horse all the way. Sandy is located at the Pacific Equestrian Center in Wilton, California. PEC is a full service facility with a large indoor arena, a full court outdoor dressage arena and a jumping arena. PEC is beautifully situated among old walnut trees and is flanked by the Consumnes river. It will provide a harmonious and peaceful setting for your horse. Sandy offers full training, dressage lessons, and coaching at shows. Sandy can be reached at sandy@sandysavage.com, and by phone at (916) 712-2719.

SEVEN OAKS
Seven Oaks Dressage, owned by Carrie Coe and Pamela Miller, is a training and lesson barn specializing in competitive dressage and dressage-based horsemanship. We offer monthly training packages as well as individual lessons, on your horse or ours. Our students compete through the FEI levels and we have schoolmasters that can perform movements through Prix St George.

SILKE HENRICHS
offers exclusively dressage (all levels) and trick training (Spanish Walk, Polka-Walk, Bowing, Rearing, Laying-down, Sitting, Piaffe, Passage) for Friesian horses. Located in Del Mar. Please visit our website www.Friesian-Magic-Team.com, call 858-546-1884 or emai:l Silke@Friesian-Magic-Team.com for more information about what your Friesian and you can learn.

SPORT EQUINE
Top quality sport horses, ponies and foals bred raised and trained up the levels in dressage and jumping. Champions in hand and under saddle in all disciplines available for the most discriminating competitive amateur and professional rider. Contact us for a sales lists, appraisals, consignments, training and more. Dr. Jim and Debbie Davis, Clovis, CA. (559) 298-7950 horserus@attbi.com.

SQUARE ONE FARM
At Square One Farm in Reno, Nevada, Monica Heath makes the benefits of dressage available to the average rider on the average horse. Monica teaches from a strong biomechanics background, but never lets the rider sacrifice her feel of the horse or timing of the aids, and most important - the release of the aids. In recent years, Monica has learned some valuable training tools outside of the dressage world, namely from folks like Dr. Deb Bennett, Buck Brannaman, Mark Rashid and Harry Whitney. This learning has enabled her to transform some very troubled horses into happy, willing mounts for their riders. She also promotes a more holistic style of management at her facility, where many of the horses are barefoot, and all are outdoors 24/7. Monica is available for lessons and training at her facility, and also travels to serve clients at their own facilities in Reno and Carson City. Contact her by phone at (775) 424-2523 or by email at monica@squareonefarm.com.

TANNENLUCK DRESSAGE
Tannenlück Dressage offers a full range of services, which includes clinics at your farm, for dressage enthusiasts from the amateur to the professional, Training Level through Grand Prix. Volker Brommann is originally from Germany and is a licensed German Bereiter & Reitlehrer, F.N. with over 20 years of experience. Volker began training with Klaus Balkenhol in 1995 and continues to have a working relationship with Mr. Balkenhol. For more information visit Tannenlück Dressage on line, call (775) 354-8455, or send an email: volkerbrommann@yahoo.com.

TANYA VIK DRESSAGE TRAINING
Tanya Vik is an FEI dressage instructor, competitor, and trainer located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tanya offers dressage training programs individually tailored to best suit the needs of the horse and rider. All levels of horses and riders interested in dressage are welcome. She offers training, lessons, and clinics. Please visit her website, for more information on her credentials and list of CDS/USDF wins and awards as well as her training philosophy. Her business operates out of Riverside Equestrian Center, a full service year round dressage facility in Petaluma, thirty minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Tanya also has experience in Dressage Freestyles, winning many CDS & USDF titles on multiple horses for her freestyles. Contact her at (415) 806-3092 or email: Info@TanyaVik.com.

TERRY CHURCH DRESSAGE

Terry Church was “classically trained” through the FEI levels in the United States and Germany, and works with horses and riders at all levels of dressage. Although she has competed for a number of years, her primary intention is to help riders become aware of the kind of relationship needed to gain full responsiveness and cooperation with their horse while maintaining their horse’s ability to enjoy their work, at home or in the competition arena. This is done without force, extra equipment, or manipulative devices. Through finding this greater harmony with horses, Terry has found that people experience a much greater sense of purpose and personal fulfillment as well as enabling themselves a far broader understanding of the horse, a greater propensity for patience, the ability to problem-solve and think creatively/independently, and a higher capacity for “feel.” All of these abilities are vital components that allow for the true meaning of dressage to be expressed into form.

Terry is currently offering clinics in horsemanship and dressage throughout the United States. Please see her web site for full details and contact info: www.naturalsporthorse.com

TONJA DAUSEND
Tonja Dausend is a mobile instructor and trainer. She has trained horses professionally for over 20 years but she has ridden all of her life. Her family has raised horses for many generations. She began retraining problem horses and starting young horses at a very early age. Tonja now takes advantage of opportunities to improve her horsemanship skills as often as possible. She has worked with various international instructors in the USA and Germany. She has participated in numerous seminars and USDF instructor programs, as well as attending the "L" Education Program for Judges Training. She and her students have shown Dressage, Hunt Seat and Western successfully on the local, regional and national levels. Tonja's main interest is classical riding - the art of enhancing harmony between horse and rider. She is currently studying classical riding and attends clinics with Erik Herbermann (author of the timeless masterpiece, Dressage Formula and the recently released, A Horseman's Notes). Clear communication is important in teaching and training. Her goal, as a classical rider, is to thoughtfully develop maximum results with the horse using the smallest of aids. She carries these same principals into her teaching by explaining the complex concepts of horsemanship in a constructive, positive way. Phone: (209) 772.1219 or email: tonja@ridingart.com.

TOPLINE DRESSAGE TRAINING
is located at La Jolla Equestrian Center in Pleasanton California. The facility is designed for the optimal care of horses, with equine safety and comfort foremost in the design and choice of building materials. The arenas have superb sand and rubber footing. The setting is serene and lovely, and provides an ideal place for riding and training. La Jolla offers box stalls, large covered paddocks, and stalls with large paddocks. Three riding arenas; an indoor arena with mirrors through out, a dressage court set up all year as well as a very large arena. There are 2 round pens with the same excellent all weather footing. The management is caring and courteous and the grounds are meticulously groomed. Topline Dressage Training is run by Gina Duran, a USDF Certified Instructor and FEI rider. Gina is also a USDF Silver and Bronze medallist. She has trained many horses and coached many of her students to national awards. Gina is very dedicated and devoted to the sport of dressage as well as helping her clients achieve their riding goals. She continues her education on a weekly basis with USDF certified instructor Rachel Saavedra as well attending clinics with Gerhard Politz and others. For more detailed information please visit her website at www.topline-training.com or call (925) 606-1807 and (925) 858-3933.

TRACY YOUNG, BALANCED RIDING
Since emigrating from the UK, Tracy has been running a sucessful Dressage/Combined Training business, Balanced Riding at Moonshine Mountain Ranch in Agua Dulce, CA, for the past 14 years. She is a USDF Silver medallist and graduated the L judges program with distinction, is certified with The British Horse Society and also has The National Certificate in the Management of Horses from the West Oxfordshire Technical College Of Stud and Stable Husbandry, Oxford, England. She has ridden since the age of 8 competing on Dressage, Combined Training, Show Jumping, Polo and Tetrathalon teams. Tracy specializes in training both young and special needs horses, retraining horses from other disciplines and works with both junior and adult riders. Her horses in training enjoy spacious in and out stalls, turnout amd weekly trail riding. Tracy Young (661) 268 0605 or email: luv2show4u@earthlink.net.

TRESSA BOULDEN
Tressa’s has trained horses professionally for over 20 years but she has ridden all of her life. Through the years she has traveled & studied in Europe, and ridden with various dressage instructors such as Lilo Fore, Claus Bergner, Gerhard Politz, Jan Ebeling, Baron Hans Von Blixen Fineche, Gwen Stockebrand, and others, exploring the subtle differences in dressage philosophy and techniques. It was not until she met Melissa Simms, former head rider and instructor with the Reinstitute Von Neindorff, that she discovered the art of dressage that resonated for her. Tressa has assisted with and continues to train and sponsor clinics with Melissa.  Her main interest is true classical or traditional dressage which enhances the harmony between horse and rider. Her goal, as a classical rider and instructor, is to develop communication with the horse using the smallest of aids, creating relaxation, suppleness and balance. She teaches her students, through longe lessons, to have a good position and independent seat in order to give the correct aids to properly frame the horse. She welcomes students and horses of all levels, ages and abilities, ranging from beginners and individuals wishing to learn dressage, to riders who wish to actively compete and work their way up the levels. Sonoma County (707) 829-0491

VICKY STASHUK-MATISI
is a USA Equestrian dressage "r" judge. Her facility, located in the beautiful Pajaro Valley, Ramor Oaks Riding Club was established in 1989. Under her direction this equestrian training and educational facility will be offering programs in the disciplines of Dressage and Combined Training as well as multifunctional horse related programs for all age groups. The facility has a large all-weather arena, galloping track, trails and a x-country practice course. Programs will be special USCTA and USDF Adult Seminars and USPC sponsored activities. For more information, contact her: email: vicky@casarch.com, call (408) 722-8600, or write Vicky Matisi, Ramor Oaks Riding Club, 86 Mt. Madonna Road, Watsonville, CA 95076.