Alexandra Brooks Dressage

Alexandra Brooks Dressage Harmony, Confidence & Joy. Join our team of goal oriented, fun & supportive riders! In 2022 she received her scores for her Silver Medal (4th and Prix St.

Alex grew up in the United States Pony Club which curated her horsemanship skills and passion for assisting with the development of horses and riders. She has been working professionally in the horse industry since 2012 and got her start at Donida Farms working for Gwen Blake as a working student/assistant. She was given the opportunity to ride and show Gwen's 2 young KWPN horses and in 2016 earne

d her Bronze Medal on a Fresian/TB mare she had in training that she trained from 1st to 3rd level. Alex has worked with multiple professionals in the Pacific NorthWest from dressage, eventing and show jump trainers. George) on the wonderful San Corazon.
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Alex strongly believes in taking opportunities to expand her own knowledge and continues to grow as an individual and trainer. She works closely with Jessica Wisdom on a monthly basis to help check in with her own riding and training. Attending symposiums and clinics regularly as a rider or auditor whenever she can is a large part of her continued education and desire to be the best trainer and coach she can be for her horses and riders. In 2019 Alex was chosen for the Through the Levels Symposium with Axel Steiner (2nd level) held at Donida Farm, as well as the Cindy Ishoy Clinic (3rd level). She encourages her students to attend clinics as much as possible as she feels everyone has something to teach and learn from others. Regardless of your goals with your horse, dressage can help you reach them. Alex teaches a wide variety of horses and riders of different disciplines and enjoys working with anyone who wants to learn and grow. Her training program is diverse as she believes a happy athlete is one who is exposed to a multitude of environments. Trail rides and cavaletti work are a laid back and fun way to switch up the monotony of arena work. Its imperative that our dressage partners feel a sense of joy in their work and Alex strives to help each individual find their perfect program where they will shine.

Monday Musings - trail rides/hacks. Whats your favorite type of weather for a nice trail ride? Whats the best time of ye...
03/31/2025

Monday Musings - trail rides/hacks. Whats your favorite type of weather for a nice trail ride? Whats the best time of year in your mind? And better yet, whats your favorite place you've gotten to go on a trail ride?

I have space for some extra lesson people on Tuesdays (morning or afternoon) and Thursdays (late afternoon). Fabulous op...
03/28/2025

I have space for some extra lesson people on Tuesdays (morning or afternoon) and Thursdays (late afternoon). Fabulous opportunity for someone wanting to get back into riding or who is new to riding. Maggie is safe and a fantastic teacher andd confidence builder.
Monthly lesson package available or pay ala cart. Located in Clearview, WA

SOLD! Malia has been sold to a wonderful new owner who will continue to nurture her growth and development within the AB...
03/26/2025

SOLD! Malia has been sold to a wonderful new owner who will continue to nurture her growth and development within the ABD program. A fabulous new partner for this exceptional young horse 🤩 Congratulations to all parties 🥰

Nothing calms my mind like spending some time in a horses stall sitting with them listening to them munch on hay or spen...
03/24/2025

Nothing calms my mind like spending some time in a horses stall sitting with them listening to them munch on hay or spending time toodling around the barn brushing them. Or when the weather is good I LOVE going for a good hack just letting the horses pick a path and walk around. What's your favorite thing to do in the barn to bring you some extra peace?

I’ve utilized Monica Stanke with working on my back/neck/shoulders and felt a tremendous difference as well as other pro...
03/20/2025

I’ve utilized Monica Stanke with working on my back/neck/shoulders and felt a tremendous difference as well as other professionals who work on my body have commented on the change in how my body feels. Highly encourage others to try this non invasive therapy on themselves and their horses/dogs.
Trainer friends - she offers a discount for us!

Just a little over 1 week before I'm in Spokane teaching - I'd love to see some new and old faces while I'm in town. $12...
03/19/2025

Just a little over 1 week before I'm in Spokane teaching - I'd love to see some new and old faces while I'm in town. $125 includes haul in to Mountain View Farm - options for PEMF services as well for those interested and a vertical vibration plate. Connect with Rupley .equine.pemf for bookings in the Wellness Room and lessons.

A fun little transformation comparison- bottom photo taken in July, middle photo taken in September and top photo taken ...
03/18/2025

A fun little transformation comparison- bottom photo taken in July, middle photo taken in September and top photo taken in March. 20 years old and fit and strong!

Monday Musings 3 - Half halts are something that SO many riders and horses struggle with. I have a horse who has a hard ...
03/17/2025

Monday Musings 3 - Half halts are something that SO many riders and horses struggle with. I have a horse who has a hard time coordinating his body with the left leg yield (getting his left shoulder out of the way for his right side to cross over). What's an idea that you or your horse are struggling with currently or something that you've recently figured out?

Does this get any better? Such a gorgeous Friday! ☀️
03/14/2025

Does this get any better? Such a gorgeous Friday! ☀️

Monday Musings 2 - Whats something you struggle with in your riding? For me... My left hand can have a mind of its own a...
03/10/2025

Monday Musings 2 - Whats something you struggle with in your riding?
For me... My left hand can have a mind of its own and tends to float up and away from my body! 😂 I've had great success riding with the EquiCube and it helps my body bring an awareness to my whole body as a unit so there's no option for my left hand to go rouge 😅

SOLD!! Congratulations to seller and buyer!https://youtu.be/jiX9y3JJ94Y?si=PtZQkun6wwBFTe2uMARCRAINHA MS - 2020 Pure Bre...
03/07/2025

SOLD!! Congratulations to seller and buyer!
https://youtu.be/jiX9y3JJ94Y?si=PtZQkun6wwBFTe2u

MARCRAINHA MS - 2020 Pure Bred Arabian mare offered. By ARIA MARCAN +/ out of MS GGEISHA (GGOLD x SC CYTY TWYLYTES)

Malia is an engaging and enthusiastic partner looking for a new rider to go to the show ring with. She would thrive with a JR/YR or AA in a program wanting to take the Arab show circuit by storm and have fun at home as well. She is ready to go out at Training Level and in the right program could do some first level as well at the end of the season.
Hacks out, brave and would love to trail ride, go to the beach, etc. She’s the kind of girl who wants to be in the action and be with the people.

Special consideration will be given to those who want to keep her in our program as she is a barn favorite and we will be sad to see her go! Only being offered because of owners life changes.
Can be tried at Oxer Hill Farm in Clearview, WA, 40 minutes north of SeaTac Airport.

Contact: Alexandra Brooks Dressage
(509) 336-9373
[email protected]

15k but flexible for the perfect fit/home

✨MARCRAINHA MS ✨- 2020 Pure Bred Arabian mare offered. By ARIA MARCAN +/ out of MS GGEISHA (GGOLD x SC CYTY TWYLYTES)Ma...
03/04/2025

✨MARCRAINHA MS ✨- 2020 Pure Bred Arabian mare offered. By ARIA MARCAN +/ out of MS GGEISHA (GGOLD x SC CYTY TWYLYTES)

Malia is an engaging and enthusiastic young horse looking for a new rider to go to the show ring with. Her personality is a 10 and has never met someone who doesn’t love her. Standing at 15.1h her gaits are that of a 16h horse - they will only improve as she gets stronger and grows more into herself.
She would thrive with a JR/YR or AA in a program wanting to take the Arab show circuit by storm and have fun at home as well. She is ready to go out at Training Level and in the right program could do some first level as well at the end of the season.
Special consideration will be given to those who want to keep her in our program as she is a barn favorite and we will be sad to see her go! Only being offered because of owners life changes.
Can be tried at Oxer Hill Farm in Clearview, WA, 40 minutes north of SeaTac Airport.

www.alexandrabrooksdressage.com/team-1
More info can be found at above ⬆️ link 🔗
Contact: Alexandra Brooks Dressage
(509) 336-9373
[email protected]

I want to start something new - Monday Musings... Something easy and light hearted. Tell me what you think... To start u...
03/04/2025

I want to start something new - Monday Musings... Something easy and light hearted. Tell me what you think... To start us off! Whats been your favorite adventure you've been on with your horse or horse friends?
I LOVED going to the beach in 2023, such a fun trip and riding on the beach was better than I could have imagined!

Love this ❤️❤️
03/01/2025

Love this ❤️❤️

This message is for those who don't want to be normal. If you want to fit in, stay safe, be average, I understand and respect that, it's the normal thing to do. But then this email isn't for you.

Also note: This post is about dressage, but it's also not about dressage.

I was browsing the international rankings of the FEI CDI 1* and noticed that just over 400 riders participated at that level.

There are an estimated 175,000 dressage riders in the world today.

That means only 0.2% of the dressage riding world competes at the lowest level of the CDI ring.

I came to a couple of conclusions.

🔹Dressage is insanely hard. The odds are against you. If you're riding at PSG or above, you should pat yourself on the back, you've made it much further than most people ever will. Don't underestimate that accomplishment. It's huge.

🔹Getting to PSG or above is not the norm, in fact, it's statistically improbable. If you want to ride at that level too, you have to be willing to approach your entire life with a different mindset.

Doing what's normal or average, is doing what everyone else is doing. That makes up the very definition of normal. Normal people get normal results.

But, you can't stand out, achieve more, be more, do more, or succeed more, while doing what everyone else is doing.

You have to approach things differently. It's a fundamental necessity.

This is where things can get challenging. You can't always look to your peers because chances are they are normal too.

You have to be the one to break away, to forge your own path. It takes courage and strength, a vision. You have to believe it's possible or at the very least, worthy of the pursuit.

If you want to stand out, you can't fit in.

Big dreams take big risks, and having the courage to chase them isn't for everyone.

But if you want to push the boundaries of what you're capable of, you have to go all in.

And that....is far from normal.

Are you looking for positive, goal oriented teaching that helps you understand the how and the why so you feel successfu...
02/27/2025

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 2025 goals and successes ✨

About the farm: www.oxer-hill-farm.com
About myself: www.alexandrabrooksdressage.com

Nailed it
02/26/2025

Nailed it

: Flying changes are, at the end of the day, a transition. Since any transition is only as good as the gait before it, the quality of your changes is 100% dependent on the quality of the canter you bring in. It needs to be active but not running, on the bit but not held together, energetic but not nutty, and relaxed but not TOO relaxed.

📸: Joanna Jodko

02/22/2025

East side friends (Spokane/surrounding areas) I’m planning clinic dates for 2025 - reach out if you’re interested.
Currently thinking March 28/29 and April 25/26

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Yesterday (Wednesday) was the first time we opened the gate and walked down the driveway/road. Today she did it like she’s done it every day for the last 3 months. BEST BRAIN! ❤️ #dressagehorse #arabianhorse #dressage #horseforsale

Sale horse Malia - 2020 Arabian mare proudly offered for sale. Brave, sweet and perfect in your pocket personality with potential and talent. Located at Oxer Hill Farm in Clearview, WA #horseforsale #Arabian #arabianhorse #sporthorse #dressage #dressagehorse

Sunshine and 36° - chilly but a BEAUTIFUL day for lessons and riding. Happy horses out enjoying the sunshine as well

Cavalleti fun day at Oxer Hill!
Cavalleti fun day at Oxer Hill!

Saturday Cavalleti fun, with a little jumping to start the day! Our next day (and only date for December) will be the 7th. 🎠 Come join the barn to take part in these fun events! Those interested in joining the barn are welcome to haul in for the clinic day to meet the group and get a taste of our community we have built at Oxer Hill. 💗 Riders and horses of all ages, sizes and goals. Some people want to show, others just want to grow their partnership and education with their equine partner - all are welcome! 🤗 #equestrian #dressage #hunterjumper #community

Lease opportunity in Snohomish, WA with Alexandra Brooks Dressage
Lease opportunity in Snohomish, WA with Alexandra Brooks Dressage

For in barn lease at Oxer Hill Farm in Snohomish, WA. ✨OKW Magnolia✨Maggie is a 16 year old pure bred Arabian mare standing at 15.1h. Schooled through 2nd level and safe as safe can be - easy to hack out alone or with a friend, can be ridden with or without spurs/whip. Plenty of go for the rider who wants to play with 1st/2nd level movements and adjusts herself to match a rider who is wanting to fine tune their riding/position and aids working on the basics getting if back into things. 6-12 month lease terms includes 3-5 days a week with 1-2 lessons per week (minimum of 1 lesson per week required). Farrier work, vet work and lessons are included in lease terms/price. Maggie is perfect for someone who wants to have the ride on something that is safe, fun and easy to be around to enjoy some barn time and gets you into a fun and welcoming environment. Perfect in between horse for someone looking to buy but not ready to pull the trigger yet and/or looking for a new program but wants to try things out first. PM for more details or to schedule a test ride/lesson.

Super opportunity for smaller adult/teen looking for an opportunity to get into a barn without having to buy your own horse. 2 half lease options or a full lease option for 1 person. Maggie is a 16 year old 15.1h Arab mare who is safe and reliable. Super fun and easy to be around, ride and enjoy. Has all the 2nd level ideas and buttons - perfect for a competent training/1st level rider. Message for details - Located at Oxer Hill in Clearview, WA.

Saturday jump and cavaletti fun!!
Saturday jump and cavaletti fun!!

#dressage #jumper #horses #hunterjumper #saturdayfun #offseasontraining #snohomishcounty #snohomishcountyequine

Serena & Potato killing it at 2nd level!
Serena & Potato killing it at 2nd level!

SO ridiculously proud of these two!! 🩷 66.429% (1st) and 65.429% (2nd) at 2-1 today. Personal bests at 2nd level and showing beautiful and consistent work while supporting Potato where she needed the support and letting her show off when she could. #dressage #horses #horseshow #horseriding

Come join Alexandra Brooks Dressage at Oxer Hill in Clearview, WA!
Come join Alexandra Brooks Dressage at Oxer Hill in Clearview, WA!

ABD has moved into Oxer Hill (Clearview, WA) and we have space for more to move in and join us! We would love to chat with you about your goals, aspirations and building a plan for you and your horse together. Oxer Hill offers: ✨ Beautiful and inviting barn for horses and humans alike. ✨ Well lit and meticulously maintained 60’x200’ indoor arena with silica and fiber footing. ✨ 12x12 stalls with StableComfort mattresses cleaned 2x/day. ✨ Heated tack room and private lockers as well as personal blanket storage. ✨ Wash rack with overhead heater. ✨ Quality alfalfa, orchard, Timothy and Teff hay offered and fed 3x/day ✨ daily turn out (grass option for summer months - mud free options for rainy season) ABD offers: ✨ FEI training and competition experience ✨ Young/green horse experience ✨ assistance with buying and selling equine partners ✨ positive and supportive coaching which focuses on horse and rider development and understanding ✨ show and clinic opportunities for yourself and your equine partner ✨ campaigning of horses in and out of the show ring Join a team that focuses on correct basics and building confidence and a strong foundation for horses and riders. Have your horse at home, but still want lessons? Alex is available to travel to you! Group rates available - PM for more details and to be added to the schedule! Facility information: www.oxer-hill-farm.com Trainer information: www.alexandrabrooksdressage.com

ABD has moved into Oxer Hill (Clearview, WA) and we have space for more to move in and join us! We would love to chat with you about your goals, aspirations and building a plan for you and your horse together. Oxer Hill offers: ✨ Beautiful and inviting barn for horses and humans alike. ✨ Well lit and meticulously maintained 60’x200’ indoor arena with silica and fiber footing. ✨ 12x12 stalls with StableComfort mattresses cleaned 2x/day. ✨ Heated tack room and private lockers as well as personal blanket storage. ✨ Wash rack with overhead heater. ✨ Quality alfalfa and grass hay fed 3x/day ABD offers: ✨ FEI training and competition experience ✨ Young/green horse experience ✨ positive and supportive coaching which focuses on horse and rider development and understanding ✨ show and clinic opportunities for yourself and your equine partner Join a team that focuses on correct basics and building confidence and a strong foundation for horses and riders. Have your horse at home, but still want lessons? Alex is available to travel to you! Group rates available - PM for more details and to be added to the schedule! Facility information: www.oxer-hill-farm.com Trainer information: www.alexandrabrooksdressage.com

Perfect sunny fall day hack through the woods 😍 #horse #hack #equestrian #pov #ridewithme

Progression video: June to September. Slowly teaching my favorite clown friend how to use his body better, find more swing, throughness and elasticity.

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