Alt Dressage

08/26/2024

Biggest congratulations to Julia Lee and True Colors on a 4th place finish in the USEF 14-18 Dressage Seat Medal Final🏅Special thank you to owner Deanna Hertrich for sharing this wonderful horse with us, and to every one both here in Illinois and at home in California for the kind words and support for this pair. Expect a longer post in the days to come regarding the trip, but we just had to get this one going now. Congrats Julia & BooBoo!

08/26/2024

Check out Julia & Boo Boo on the USA Dressage page!

08/25/2024

This post is honestly one that we hate to write, because who really likes goodbyes? This month not one but THREE members of the team left us for Colorado State University as they continue their education! While we are so proud of each of you, this goodbye has been a tough one. Wishing the girls all the best in their next step💜

08/25/2024

Continuing on our summer backlog, Julia & Bay Breeze represented the team at the JR/YR Northern Championships in Woodside. Achievements for the two included:
🏅4th in their 14-18 First Level Championship
🏅Champion in the CDS 14-18 Equitation
🏅Overall Equitation High Score, bringing home not one, but TWO trophies for one ride!
Additionally, the pair participated in Friday night’s fun “Champagne Class” which was Paris themed in in the spirit of the Olympics, and we think the two were easily the best dressed!

08/25/2024

We’ve been a little bit behind on posting this summer’s events, but better late than never! The AD team had a great time at Dancing Kings Farm July Show last month, we we absolutely lucked out on perfect summer show weather!
☀️Arianna & High Note made their first pass at to First Level Test 3, with stellar trot work and notable improvement on their leg yields.
☀️Julia & Bay Breeze continued their year at First Level in preparation for their rides at CDS JR/YR Championships the following week.
☀️We managed to get fellow trainer Charis of to moonlight with us for the weekend! Charis showed both Donna Russo’s Ambrose at First Level and her project Ballina W joined us for her first outing.
☀️Kyla & Tiburon continued their work at Second Level, which included a win in their Saturday class!

As always, a wonderful show and experience at DKF, and we look forward to the next show!

05/28/2024

It was a great weekend for the AD riders at the CNDC May Derby this weekend!
🌟Alex & Kilcandra Top Gun debuted their partnership in the dressage ring with solid tests both days
🌟Julia & Bay Breeze continued their work at First Level, consistently earning great scores and showing their pony power💪🏼
🌟Arianna & High Note rode their second outing at First Level with great improvement from their first show of the season
🌟 Lize & Joy Boszorg continued their work in Training Level, even earning themselves a score of 68% on Saturday
🌟Kyla & Tiburon continued their partnership in the show ring with great improvement in scores from Saturday to Sunday

As always, a huge thank you to the team and family for a great show weekend! Here’s looking forward to the next one!

05/12/2024

Wishing a Happiest Mother’s Day to all of the moms (near and far!) at Alt Dressage! We love you for the love, dedication, and support you show not just your girls and their horses, but that you extend to every part of the team. Thank you all for being you and doing what you do💜

05/09/2024

We would like to congratulate Alex and the Galligan family on their purchase of Kilcandra Top Gun (aka Goose)! The pair have been fortunate enough to work together for a few weeks now, and we are so excited to see these two flourish.

A huge thank you to for your help on bringing Goose into the barn and continued help in bringing this partnership together!

03/20/2024

The luck of the Irish was with us this weekend!
🍀Julia & Bay Breeze earned their highest scores yet at First Level, and qualified for Junior Championships
🍀Arianna & High Note debuted at First Level, and just missed topping their personal highest test score
🍀 Kyla & Tiburon debuted their partnership with clean (if conservative) tests

We had a great time at March Mania, and we are looking forward to the next show!

03/18/2024

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Congratulations to Young Rider, Julia Lee, who trains and competes at Alt Dressage. Julia has officially qualified and been invited to participate in the USEF Dressage Seat Finals this summer. Please join us in wishing Julia good luck this show season! 🍀🐴

03/14/2024

We’ve been putting the work in this winter, and we’re ready to hit the road! Tomorrow the team hauls for our first show of the year, and we’re feeling pretty darn ready for it💪🏼

03/10/2024

We would like to congratulate Julia Lee on receiving an invitation to the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals! This is such an exciting achievement, and we are so proud of you💜

02/19/2024

12/26/2023

A Merriest Christmas from us to you🎄

11/23/2023

We really truly have so much to be thankful for this year💜

From the horses to our barn family, from our wonderful new home to the community that came with it, to every single opportunity that has presented itself along the start of this Alt Dressage journey, I cannot thank each and every one of you who has been a part of this year enough. I am truly lucky to have such an incredible group of horses, riders, families, and more who make up each part of this team, and while I am thankful for all of you every day, today is a great opportunity to express it.

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Kyla & Alt Dressage!🐴

11/14/2023

We are excited to welcome Alex and Nemo into our barn family! While Alex is no stranger to us, her big orange joins us from Colorado! The two will return to Fort Collins next fall, but we are thrilled to be a part of their journey. Welcome Alex & Nemo!

11/11/2023

When it comes to finding and maintaining saddles that fit, we ❤️ Optimum Saddle Services!
(Not pictured: Kelly, our very favorite fitter in the world!)

10/31/2023

BOO👻 to you! Happy Halloween from Alt Dressage💀👻🎃🐴

10/30/2023

Alt Dressage is excited to announce that we have availability for lesson clients, along with room for partial and full training clients.

Training packages offer a customized approach to support clients and their horses in reaching their goals both in and outside the show ring, along with comprehensive, hands-on care. Our team regularly attends shows and clinics, and has a strong focus on team and family spirit– to join our team is to join our family! We have a strong Junior/Young Rider faction to our program, and annually attend CDS JR/YR Regional Championships and CDS Annual Championships.

Riding lessons are available for beginner and intermediate Young Riders or Adults with an interest in building a strong foundation in Dressage, Correct Riding Fundamentals, and Horsemanship. Lessons include focus on not just riding, but horse handling, health, and care. Lessons with us are an excellent opportunity for those interested in leasing or owning in the future to learn not just to ride, but the skills required to handle and care for horses both in and out of the saddle in a positive and encouraging environment.

We are conveniently located at WoodMyst Farms in Gilroy, send us a message today!

09/17/2023

Remember to smile! We’re wishing the best of luck the girls headed for the CDS Annual Championships next week… even the ones who can only be with us in spirit (and face!)

09/01/2023

Join us in counting down the days until the CDS Annual Championships & USDF Region 7 Championships!
We will be cheering on our riders as they continue showcase the dedication & hard work they've put in to qualify for this year's show!
📸: Hannah Sides

08/28/2023

Meet Danielle, Kyla's first full-time dressage student! Over the past 3 years, she's built an incredible bond with Nika. The pair started their show career at schooling shows in first level, and leaving us consistently earning scores in the upper 60s at first level.
Join us in congratulating her as she heads to UMASS for Architecture and joins their IDA team. She's entrusting Nika to stay here at AltDressage to pass her wisdom to the next rider.

A Note from Kyla: Danielle, I am so proud of the person and the rider that I have watched you become, and I am so excited to see you moving on to these big and bright things. Thank you for the part you have played in this journey, and I cannot wait to have you home come summer!
🏇 Danielle & Nika
📸 Hannah

08/22/2023

🎶 The road outside my house
Is paved with good intentions
Hired a construction crew
'Cause it's hell on the engine 🎶

As your trainer, I want to do what's best for you and your horse. I want to see you succeed and reach your goals. It might be a tough road to get there, but no matter how we do it, remember that I am always your biggest fan and everything I do is geared towards your success.
📸: Hannah Sides

08/18/2023

We just wanted to show off some of our barn cats who come in all shapes and sizes, and include rescue cats and those born at WoodMyst Farms. They roam the property, keeping the rodent population in check and enjoying the sun and exploration. Some even ride on horses! The cats receive plenty of food, water, love, veterinary care, and toys to keep them entertained 🥰
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08/14/2023

Always Pet Your Pony - Our horses give us their all and expect nothing in return. Remember to express gratitude to your horse for what they gave you today, yesterday, in and out of the ring, and in life. Treat them with pets and gratitude; they deserve it!
🏇 Lize & Freddy
🏇 Arianna & Totti
🏇 Julia & Nika
📸 Photos by: Hannah