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Shopping | It's All About the Horse
Contact: Cindy Murray Primary/Mailing Address: 3115 W. Parker Rd. Plano Tx 75023 Primary Phone: 972-964-6736 Fax: 972-964-6947 Email Address: csmurray@itsallaboutthehorse.comWebsite: http://www.itsallaboutthehorse.comServices: Fine English Tack, Apparel for Horse and Rider, Equestrian Gifts, Accessories and More!
Specialty/Expertise: Tack and Saddle Repair, Blanket Cleaning and Repair |
| Training/Instruction | Amber Clarkson
Contact: Amber Clarkson Primary/Mailing Address: 10900 Merlot Ct. Frisco TX 75035 Primary Phone: (214)534-6000 Email Address: amber@northernlightsequestrian.comWebsite: http://www.northernlightsequestrian.comSecondary Address: Whispering Farms Equestrian Center Prosper TX 75078 Services: An English riding program designed to accommodate horses and riders of all ages and levels, from beginners to serious competitors.
Specialty/Expertise: Teaching and training with an emphasis on Dressage and Natural Horsemanship. Specializing in giving young horses a clear and confident start.
Client Info.: All ages and all levels. Private or semi-private format. Credentials: BHS educated at Queen Margaret's School in Duncan, BC Canada.(http://www.qms.bc.ca/equestrian.htm) Graduate of their Horsemanship Program, please see link for additional information. CEF(Canadian Equestrian Federation) Level 1 certification, certified to teach beginner through intermediate riders in all english disciplines. Parelli Natural Horsemanship Levels 1 and 2 graduate.
Facility Info.: Indoor and outdoor arenas. Covered round pen. Airy stalls with overhead fans,auto waterers, lots of natural light, ceiling fans and fly spray system. Individual tack lockers, hot/cold wash racks, grooming stalls, overhead and ground level viewing lounges. Access to trails. Individual or group turn out. Full care.
| Black Star Sport Horses
Contact: Lisa Blackmon Primary/Mailing Address: 13913 South FM 372 Valley View TX 76272 Primary Phone: 940-367-7499 Fax: 940-637-1184 Email Address: lisa_blackmon2000@yahoo.comWebsite: http://www.lisablackmon.comPhone: 940-637-1183 Phone: 940-367-7815 Services: Training, instruction, sales Specialty/Expertise: Specializing in the introduction of collection to horses on their way to becoming FEI mounts. Also specialize in working with talented riders who have the desire and drive to go on to the FEI levels. Credentials: USDF Bronze, Silver, Gold Medalist, Region 9 Champion Trainer 2003, ABIC/USDF Regional Champion Prix St. Georges 2003, ABIC/USDF Regional Champion Intermediare 1 2003, SWDC Freestyle FEI Champion 2004, Regional Intermediare I Freestyle Champion 2004 as well as multiple other USDF/USAE Horse of the Year Awards. Has studied under Conrad Schumacher, Uwe Steiner, Ernst Hoyos and more. Facility Info.: 86 acres overlooking Lake Ray Roberts | Bre Dorsett
Contact: Bre Dorsett Primary Phone: 903-714-5800 Email Address: info@IconSporthorses.comWebsite: http://www.IconSporthorses.comServices: dressage and beginner carriage driving, lessons, training, and showing Client Info.: accepting students and horses at all levels Credentials: Bre Dorsett has been involved with horses all of her life with past 11 years focused on the international sport of dressage. She is a USDF bronze and silver medalist, USDF "L" graduate and has been the recipient of several year-end awards, regionally and nationally. These include USDF Horse of the Year awards, USDF All-Breeds awards, Dover National Merit champion, and USDF Region 9 and SWDC championships. Facility Info.: 32 stalls in two barns, fly system, 100' x 180' indoor arena, 110' x 275' outdoor arena with lights, Hot and cold wash racks, Round pen and jumps, private and group turnout | Clare Morrow, Sport Horses
Contact: Clare Morrow Primary/Mailing Address: 631 Martingale Tr Oak Point, TX 75068 Primary Phone: 972-489-1097 Email Address: clare.fairfield@earthlink.netWebsite: http://lizsalmon.com/ then click on Clare MorrowSecondary Address: 12106 St Johns Rd Pilot Point TX 76258 Phone: 972-489-1097 Services: Providing Instruction and training for the beginner to FEI Specialty/Expertise: I train all breeds of horses from green horses to schooled horses. We compete at Open Dressage Shows as well as the Arabian shows all the way up to National Level. I also train horses for Sport Horse In Hand and Under Saddle classes. Client Info.: We have a team of young riders and amateurs that very successfully compete all year round from Training Level on up. We welcome anyone who would like to join us. We take what we do seriously, but we also have a lot of fun!! Credentials: I am a USDF "L" Graduate, and Bronze Medalist. I have been training and showing horses successfully most of my life, but have been focused on dressage for 10 years. I grew up on a farm in England, and learned from my mother, (Liz Salmon), originally how to correctly break and train horses. Liz studied with Charles Harris of the Spnish Riding School, and his "mirror image" teaching style was passed down to me.
Horses that I have trained have won many Regional and National titles, and so have my students.
I also judge many dressage and open schooling shows. Facility Info.: We are based at White Oaks Equestrian Center in Pilot Point, TX. This gorgeous facility has a huge indoor arena with mirrors, surround sound music and lights. It has an outside full size dressage arena, wash rack,round pen and another schooling arena. Our pastures are plentiful, and we can provide private turn out. The stallls are lovely 12x12 with windows, and our tack room and office is air conditioned and heated. We also offer board only. Pictures of our facility can be viewed at our web site at lizsalmon.com then click on my name, then White Oaks. | Equiscape
Contact: Patti Porter Primary/Mailing Address: 8814 CR 133 Celina TX 75009 Primary Phone: 972-382-4225 Email Address: equiscape@dfwair.netServices: Equiscape provides top quality full care boarding, natural horsemanship instruction, and dressage instruction through 2nd Level. Specialty/Expertise: Equiscape specializes in teaching ground work techniques (natural horsemanship), establishing a balanced, independent seat for the rider, and a thorough explanation of the natural aids. The objective is to promote the use of dressage principles and techniques in all ridden disciplines. Client Info.: Equiscape is "beginner friendly", accepting backyard riders as well as dressage riders through 2nd level. All breeds are welcome, but specialize in Arab, Morgan, TB, Quarter Horse and Gaited breeds. Credentials: Patti Porter has owned and operated Equiscape since 1996. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education (Western Michigan University, 1992) and has an excellent understanding of horsemanship and dressage principles and can communicate those concepts clearly. Patti started ground horsemanship and colt breaking in 1984, and has shown since that time in a variety of disciplines (english, western, hunter/jumper). She has been training in the discipline of dressage for the last 12 years. Facility Info.: Equiscape offers 12x12 stalls with attached paddocks, with additional paddocks and pastures available for daily turnout. The barns have an automated fly system, and the tack rooms have individual tack lockers for boarders. There is a covered arena, as well as an outdoor arena. Nice gravel driveway and turnaround area for those trailering their horses into the facility for lessons. | JM Dressage
Contact: Joan Myrthue Primary/Mailing Address: 3813 Georgetown Drive Sachse TX 75040 Primary Phone: 214-675-8385 Email Address: jmdressage@msn.comWebsite: http://www.jm-dressage.comSecondary Address: 12016 St Johns Road Pilot Point TX 76258 Services: Training and Instruction; school horses available for approved riders. Specialty/Expertise: Classical Dressage, Equine Aerobic and Gymnastic exercise. Client Info.: Accepts amateurs from training level to FEI level. Credentials: 40 years of Dressage experience, 8 years in U.S. and the rest in Denmark. See website for more details. Facility Info.: White Oaks Equestrian Center - facility amenitities include indoor covered arena, full size round pen, outdoor dressage court, large pasture turn-out, wash stalls. | Kass Lockhart
Primary/Mailing Address: 307 Lake Vista South Lewisville TX 75077 Primary Phone: 972-317-7330 Email Address: wotan@airmail.netServices: Classical dressage instruction, training, clinics. Longeing of the rider to improve position and effectiveness. Beginner through FEI levels.
Specialty/Expertise: Calm, systematic development of horse and rider. I like working with all types and breeds of horses and all levels of riders. I enjoy preparing riders for showing as well as teaching riders who are strictly non-competitive. I have a special interest in quadrille riding.
| Kathy Knappitsch
Primary/Mailing Address: 290 Hampton Court Fairview TX 75069 Primary Phone: 972-542-5470 Fax: 972-542-5470 Phone: Cell: 972-841-8183 Phone: Farm: 972-548-2022 Services: Dressage Instruction for beginner through FEI at new facility. Jumping/Eventing - beginning Spring 2002.
Credentials:
- 1972 British Horse Society’s Teaching Certification
- 25 years in Europe and the Middle East competing in show-jumping, eventing, dressage, FEI level national Dressage Rider in Austria and Italy
- Trained with the French Military for eventing (Cadre Noir - Saumur), Alois Podhajsky, and Chief Bereiters Tschauscher and Kottas from the Spanish Riding School for Dressage
- Created Kuwait’s first dressage team which competed at the Dubai International Horse Show
- Administrator at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996
1989- Aachen, Germany - participated in the 3 day invitational
- International Dressage Judges’ Course held during that competition
- 1989 - Louvranges, Belgium. Participated in the International Dressage Candidate Judge’s Seminar
Facility Info.: Boarding, Training Lessons. 30 acres with lighted sand arena, round pen. Pasture and full care board available. NE of Dallas HWY 75N to Stacey Road then E to FM 1378, turn left and first drive down to the left. | Lyndon Rife Dressage
Contact: Lyndon Rife Primary/Mailing Address: 2305 S. Custer Rd. McKinney TX 75070 Primary Phone: 281-221-0544 Fax: 469-952-6373 Email Address: rifedressage@aol.comWebsite: http://www.lyndonrifedressage.comSecondary Address: 12028 FM 428 Aubrey TX 76227 Phone: 281-221-0544 Services: Offering training and instruction for horses and riders of all ages from training level to Grand Prix. Full service show stable with national and local competition schedule. Quality sales with many references. Specialty/Expertise: Specializing in matching riders to horses that they can achieve their goals on, regardless of what that goal is, and offering them the training and instruction that can give them the opportunity to succeed. Client Info.: Accepting dedicated amateur, junior, or professional students who need coahing or training through Grand Prix. Also accept quality consignment horses and show prospects to be developed. Credentials: USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. USDF Horse of the Year and All Breeds winner through FEI. Winner of every regional championship or reserve from Training level to Grand Prix on multiple horses. Dedicated to continuing education and have trained with Kalman De Jurenak, US Olympian Michelle Gibson, German Olympic gold medalist Ulla Salzgeber, Albrecht Heidemann, and more. Facility Info.: Based at Southern Comfort Farm in Aubrey. New 14 stall barn and refinished 8 stall barn. Full size indoor arena with mirrors and premium felt footing. Full size outdoor arena, room to ride out. Five grooming areas with built in fans and heaters, three wash stalls with H/C and overhead fans. Full bathroom. Excellent turn out on grass with sandy soil. Stallion paddock. On site management and care. Viewing lounge coming soon! | Mary Mahler Dressage
Contact: Mary Mahler Primary/Mailing Address: 13509 Northwest Ct Haslet TX 76052 Primary Phone: 8174391254 Email Address: jimmahler@verizon.netServices: Private full care training facility accepts horses and riders from beginning to advanced (FEI) levels. All training and handling performed exclusively by Mary Mahler. Specialty/Expertise: Developing strong dressage basics preparing horses and riders for upper level competition or just plain fun (or both!). Strong emphasis on rider position and technique for maximum effectiveness in the saddle. Client Info.: I accept horses from a variety of breeds and disciplines for dressage training as well as all levels of riders for instruction. Extensive experience with Arabians and other non-traditional breeds. Credentials: USDF 4th Level Certified Trainer, USDF "L" Graduate (with Distinction), USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, 20 years of teaching and training experience. Facility Info.: Six stall training barn with all weather lighted outdoor arena. Daily private turnout. | Open Gait Stables
Contact: Megan Suffling Primary/Mailing Address: 144 private road 4535 Rhome TX 76078 Primary Phone: 940-453-7321 Email Address: megsuffling@hotmail.comWebsite: http://www.opengaitstables.com/Services: · Full-care boarding
· Training
· Lessons
· Travels to lessons at other locations
Specialty/Expertise: Attention to detail and providing premium quality care. Lessons with emphasis on rider position. School horse available to select riders. Mobility to travel to client location for lessons or training. Client Info.: Accepting clients from Introductory level Dressage to Third level. Also beginner hunter/jumper skills, with attention to rider position. Credentials: Solid Dressage background, with attention to rider seat and aids. Numerous awards won in 2 regions, including a NMD&CTA Silver medal at both training and first level. Continues education with local certified instructor, along with attending clinics regularly. Experienced in breaking/backing young horses, ground driving, lunging, cavaletti work, and hunter/jumpers. Facility Info.: Small, private barn offering a safe, clean environment. Stalls with rubber mats, attached paddocks, and fans. Indoor hot/cold wash rack. All day turnout in private or group pastures. Outdoor, lighted large arena. | Whispering Winds Training Center
Contact: Debbie Lavallee Primary/Mailing Address: 3287 Hwy 276 West Quinlan TX 75474 Primary Phone: 903 356-2100 Email Address: debbie@whisperingwindstraining.comWebsite: http://www.whisperingwindstraining.comPhone: 972 333-6541 (Cell) Services: Dressage training for select horses. Dressage instruction and beginner jumping instruction. School horses available. Specialty/Expertise: With 5 years of training in Germany, I bring along riders and horses using the German methodology, starting beginner riders on the lunge line to develop the seat, returning riders periodically to the lunge line to maintain the seat, and bringing horses along using the training scale Client Info.: Beginner through 4th Level Credentials: Obtained German Reitabzeichen and completed three of four phases of instructor certification training program. |
| Facilities | High Gate Equestrian
Contact: Barbara Lewis Primary Phone: 903-439-7717 Email Address: Lewis_16881@msn.comPhone: 903-866-3122 Services: full care boarding facility, large covered arena (185 x 300)
small group turnout every day weather permitting, 275 fenced acres for trail riding, cross-country course designed by Sally O'Connor. Monthly clinics by national/international FEI riders/clinicians. Specialty/Expertise: adult amateurs and junior riders competeing in dressage, hunter and eventing. Client Info.: Barbara Lewis is the on site dressage and jumping instructor for boarders and limited haul-in students. Accepting dressage students from training level thru 4th level. And eventing students thru Beg-novice thru preliminary. Credentials: Barbara Lewis is a USDF "L" graduate, and USDF Bronze medalist. Facility Info.: 12 x 12 stalls with fans, rubber mats, automatic waterers, 2 large tack rooms (heated and air conditioned), boarder lounge/kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, shower. Large covered arena: full jump course indoors, 2 dressage arenas indoors, round pen indoors. 275 fenced acres of trails, cross country course designed by Sally O'Connor. paved trailer parking area. | North Texas Equestrian Center
Contact: Kai Handt Primary/Mailing Address: PO Box 1837 Wylie TX 75098 Primary Phone: 972-442-7544 Fax: 972-429-0507 Email Address: kaihandt@uswarmblood.comWebsite: http://www.uswarmblood.comServices: Lessons, Boarding, Training, Summer Camp, Horses for Sale, Full Service Tack Shop Specialty/Expertise: We specialize in imported Warmbloods Client Info.: Lessons for beginners to Grand Prix Credentials: Owner is a German FN Trainer, all assistant trainers are certified trainers Facility Info.: 2 indoor arenas, 2 outdoor arenas, cross country course, 43 acres of riding trails, individual turn out paddocks | White Oaks Equestrian Center
Contact: Clare Morrow Primary/Mailing Address: 12106 St. Johns Rd Pilot Point TX 76258 Primary Phone: 972-489-1097 Email Address: clare.fairfield@earthlink.netWebsite: http://lizsalmon.com/ then click on Clare MorrowServices: White Oaks Equestrian Center is a gorgeous, and professionally operated facility that offers lessons, training, boarding, schooling shows, and horses for sale. Specialty/Expertise: We hold schooling shows here several times a year, and we specialize in dressage training and instruction. Client Info.: We offer training and instruction for beginners to advanced in Dressage, and welcome all breeds of horses. Credentials: Clare Morrow is a USDF "L" Graduate and Bronze Medalist. She has been professional for almost 10 years, and has taught young riders and amateurs that have very successfully competed from Training Level on up. Facility Info.: This facility has a huge indoor arena with screens, lights, mirrors and a sound system. We also have an outside full size dressage arena, round pen, 12x12 stalls with windows, hot and cold water wash rack, heated and cooled tack room & office with a viewing area as well as shower and refridgerator, plentiful pastures, private turn out, and access to trails. |
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