Benkendorfer Dressage

05/15/2024

Benkendorfer Dressage has a full board stall available in June. We are a full-service boarding, dressage training facility located at the lovely All the Kings Horses farm in Samsula, Florida. We are only 10 miles from New Smyrna Beach, 45 minutes from Clarcona, and countless other equestrian activities. We have a 12x12 matted stall with grass overnight turnout. Stalls have fans, automatic waterers. Tack room, organic fly spray system filled with , air-conditioned bathroom, and a large full size dressage arena with irrigation and lights. We also have cavalitties for crosstraining keeping our horses fit and happy.

Our Trainer Casey Benkendorfer is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist with 20 + years of experience riding, training, and showing horses. Casey enjoys working with all levels of riders and all different types of horses, from starting youngsters all the way up to FEI level. Whether you have USDF Medal aspirations or just want a fun safe space to and enjoy your horse and the process of training, Casey can provide you with the tools to be confident in and out of the saddle. This group of horse owners are one in a million. If you want to be part of a supportive community contact Casey Benkendorfer.

Please contact Casey for a tour of the facility and to discuss many boarding and training options.

04/18/2024

Funky Unicorn was made by horse owners facing a common issue all horse owners grapple with, horses not drinking enough in cold weather spells becoming dehydrated and at risk for colic. There had to be a way to have our horses drink anytime we needed them too, even at night check! Funky Unicorn Electrolyte Chews does exactly that with no fuss, no mess!

04/06/2024

Dinner after a long day of learning with Barry Fript Clinic

04/06/2024

03/26/2024

Resetting my mindset is vital. Depending on outward forces, I experience either serenity and introspection or anxiety and uncertainty.

Dressage is part of my soul. Everyday working hard at to learn something new. It could be riding, teaching (communication), and or horsecare.

It has been said it takes two lifetimes to learn and understand dressage. Here is to making a difference one step at a time.

03/16/2024

Let's support each other and not tear each other down. We all started because we love horses. Let's stop being so judgemental of a snapshot or quick glance.

Read the full exclusive column from Laura Bechtolsheimer Dressage in this week's issue of Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from Thursday 14 March or on the H&H website...

03/09/2024

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Confucius

03/03/2024

The Show/Clinic must go on!

03/03/2024

Day 2 of our Barry Fript Clinic was AMAZING. Clear consistent instruction that everyone is able to implement into your riding at ANY level. Everyone is so excited for the next ride/clinic. Don't let bike week or weather keep you away from Day 3. AUDIT today and get on the growing list for next clinic.

03/02/2024

Day 2 is amazing!!!! Still time to come audit.

03/02/2024

is ready for a FULL day of lessons with Barry Fript. Come Audit $20 lunch included.

03/01/2024

Make sure to try after your rides. Hydrated horse is a happy horse.

03/01/2024

Plenty of room to audit Barry Fript Clinic $20 March 1-3.

02/26/2024

Well this is smart!

Sometimes my team and I are really rolling, with lots of horses and humans showing and getting somewhere and grinding it out. Other times, the youngsters are all youngstering, and I didn’t book a lot of clinics in January and February because the weather usually stinks, and we’re mostly just log...

02/24/2024

Updated Barry Fript Clinic schedule.

Dinner on Saturday evening
7pm
Bistro 424
Contact Monica Sakurai if you'd like to attend.

Wilma Lamar & Shelley Sisco will be videoing rides for a bit of pocket cash💰.

Haul-in's day stalls are $15 & overnight are $25 we will have 💩 forks and muck tubs for you to clean up your stalls.

Everyone needs to pay attention to timing and try to be on horses 10-15 minutes prior to your ride times. Participating is auditing is always a great idea 💡

Thank you to everyone with your enthusiasm of education. I did not realize how much teaching style was developed by Barry when we worked together for such a short time in IL.

Don't forget to look over the training pyramid. 📓✏️ it will be discussed throughout your lessons.

02/24/2024

A happy & strong horse starts from a healthy foundation within. 🙌
Keep your horse healthy on the inside, and it will show on the outside! The skin & coat are a reflection of your horse's (gut) health.

02/22/2024

The devil is in the details, the magic 🎩 ✨️ is understanding that.

🌼🦄🌼 today's lesson plan 🌼🦄🌼

A balanced turn. 🤔 horses thrive on consistently and balance.

I have a little room this afternoon/ evening to fit in a lesson Friday and Saturdayi have a little wiggle room as well.

02/22/2024

This business is amazing 🦄 not only for the products but the 🌼 SERVICE 🌼 Top notch. Liz makes it easy to do better and feel better.

02/19/2024

Horse care 🙌

A good warm-up routine helps prepare for the exercise today, but what about a cooling-down process that sets the conditions for tomorrow's success? It's a crucial step often overlooked, yet essential for effective recovery. Gradually reducing exercise intensity helps remove waste products from muscles, preventing tension, fatigue, and stiffness. Here are three key steps to ensure your horse's optimal recovery:
1️⃣ Recover with Protein: Choose quality proteins rich in BCAAs for muscle repair.
2️⃣ Rehydrate with Electrolytes: Replace lost fluids and minerals for optimal muscle function.
3️⃣ Refuel for Energy: Provide the energy needed for recovery and preparation.
Optimal recovery is the key to peak performance. Keep your horse fit, rested, and ready for success! 🌟🏇