Alexandra Brooks Dressage

10/05/2025

Finished 6th in the Open 1st level championship class - too much tension and some lack of test riding on my behalf broke our 70% streak at 1st level. Finished with a respectable 67.222% and we’ll take another trip down centerline tomorrow for some rider redemption.
So proud and thankful for Laura Rising’s trust in me to have piloted this boy around his first season of being a show horse. We never thought he would end the season at regionals yet alone for him to be as laid back about things as he has been. Thankful to be trusted with his development and getting him out as a show horse ❤️❤️
Best show mom even made an appearance 🥰

10/01/2025

Regionals bound with this big handsome ❤️

09/06/2025

Best way to beat the heat/smoke - road hack with friends!

09/02/2025

I have some space opening up in my schedule and have limited stalls open for lesson/training clients in Monroe - PM to discuss details and setting up a tour. Stalls available October 1.

If you’ve been wanting to do haul in lessons - I have space for additional haul in lessons on Saturdays at this location additionally

Facility offers:
* Year-round full-day pasture turnout 7 days a week (individual or with a buddy)
* Hay 2-3 times a day (lunch as-needed, when not on grass pasture)
* Grain twice a day. Barn grain provided if desired. Will also feed owner-provided supplements/grain
* Fly masks, fly spray, blanket changes as-needed for changing weather.
* 60x144 indoor arena with sand/rubber footing and mirrors.
* 12x12 stalls, most with social grates between horses (two oversize 12x16 stalls as well)
* Large individual tack lockers, lounge, and bathroom in the barn
* Wash rack with solarium (heats in the winter, cools in the summer) as well as over head heaters in multiple cross ties for winter.
* Staff living on-site performs night checks

08/12/2025

Such a fun and special weekend at Whidbey Equestrian Center. I have had the plasure of riding and developing this exceptional horse with someone who has become a very special and dear friend.
Laura Rising reached out to me shortly after I put Remi down and asked if I was interested in helping her with Soli. Her generosity, kindness and compassion to share such a talented and special horse is something I will never be able to thank her for enough. ❤️ He is an absolute joy to work with and makes me laugh every day - even when I probably shouldn’t be laughing… He is so incredibly special and has talent and potential oozing out of him. To be trusted to shape and nurture him by another professional is really really special.
Laura - you are an amazing human and even more special trainer. Thank you for allowing me to come in and giving me a place where I’ve been able to truly find the fun and joy in training again. Trusting me and my ridiculous ideas with a horse who is as special and loved as Soli is something that I will never be able to fully thank you for.
To have someone tell you that they loved watching you on another horse who holds such a special place in your heart (Benjamin ❤️) and they want to see you out in the show ring on a horse that they feel has just as much ability and talent is really really special. This is just the beginning! 🥰🤩
I've had so much fun for the year and a half journey of working to get him to the place he is in now making his show debut.

Grateful to be trusted as his emotional support party girl ✨🪩

Finishing his show weekend debut with 73.056% at 1-3, 66.00% at 2-1 on Saturday and 68.00% at 2-1 on Sunday. We get to do it all again in 2 weeks!

https://youtu.be/hGIJYCtydN0?feature=shared

08/01/2025

Are you looking for positive, goal oriented teaching that helps you understand the how and the why so you feel successful by yourself without instructors around? Do you want a happy, confident and willing partnership with your horse?

As a coach, trainer and rider I am passionate and committed to you and your horse’s growth and success regardless of your aspirations. Wins in and out of the show arena! Lessons, training rides, show coaching and riding are available for you to utilize and grow with your horse.

Together we will create a program that is tailor made to you and your horse from exactly where you’re starting from to reaching your goals - communication between trainer/client is paramount. All of this in a low key, laid back environment where your and your horse’s enjoyment and fun is first.

I am an FEI trainer and competitor with a laid back and inviting group of clients and boarders who are dedicated to improving their riding and horse’s performance while building on their relationships. I believe in a varied and diverse regimen with caveletti, trails and long lining builds strong and confident horses.

Lots of experience with a diverse range of horses from pony crosses, Arab crosses to warmbloods and Spanish horses. Green beans to FEI horses and/or assistance with rehabbing are welcomed - also able to assist with buying and/or selling a new equine partner.
Goal oriented individuals are encouraged to reach out! We would love to hear from you and see how we can be apart of your goals and successes ✨

About myself: www.alexandrabrooksdressage.com

Available to travel for individuals and groups

07/18/2025

Huge thank you to Heather Courtney for the connection to Patrick and helping us find the perfect fit of a lease horse for Erin Tenney! Welcome to Listo!!

07/03/2025

Which clip is from the start of the ride and which is from the end? 😂 Z is over flowing with enthusiasm every day for any and all activities.

06/11/2025

Fantastic first show outing for Lisa Holland’s Zandeo HE at Whidbey Equestrian Center bringing home a 76.8% on Sunday in the material with a 7.8 on trot and general impression and an 8.0 for his canter ❤️ Grateful for the opportunity to pilot this super young horse around!

📷: Cavallis

06/10/2025

Best post horse show work out - long hack in the sunshine ❤️❤️

06/10/2025

YES!!

: Even professionals know when they need help. I don’t mean coaching; everyone needs coaching. But from time to time, even the pros need to get some outside assistance with the development of a horse that isn’t just lessons. I have my coach sit on my horses from time to time to check my work, and when I feel something isn’t going the right way or doesn’t feel good, I call her in. I’m not as good with the initial starting of piaffe from the ground as my friend Jess is, so she starts all mine. And recently one of my horses decided he wasn’t loading on the trailer anymore, and my bag of tricks to teach safe loading didn’t have the answer in it; I had a specialist come help.

It doesn’t mean you’re bad or dumb; it means you need an inning of relief pitching from a fresh arm, or a new perspective, or just that someone else will get you through a situation faster, better and safer 👯‍♀️

05/28/2025

Such a fun way to spend this past weekend! First off property riding adventure for the young horse on Saturday and teaching at Pony Club Camp on Sunday in Port Townsend.
I have space to add in some one day clinics for groups who may be interested. I also offer special Pony Club rates to continue to give back to the future of our sport!
Thank you to Equitesse Pony Club for having me out - looking forward to seeing everyone again in August ☀️