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TRU Equine Training

While focusing in dressage, I work with all levels of riders, equines and disciplines looking to finesse their riding and training.

While focusing on horse and rider relationship every program is specific for each pairs needs and goals!

24/11/2025

What do you see? A balanced canter with a little bit sloppy of a down transition. It doesn’t look very exciting, it looks actually quite polished. I’d say I see a talented young horse in the early development stages, which is very true.

What do I see? A horse that at one point in time made me question if I was the right one for him. A horse that has taken far more time than any other three year-old I’ve worked with and a horse that has so whole heartedly learned how to trust its rider that the second I picked up the canter, his whole body asked me if that was what I wanted and when I gave him a gentle hug with my legs to move on forward, he simply said “sounds good, let’s go!”

Looking at him now, there would be no reason to assume that he’s been anything but easy when in all reality he had his share of tricky moment. Which in all honesty, most horses do, but this one made me change my approach. Nothing makes me happier than being able to give a horse true confidence in their rider that we’re going to take care of them and that we are not going to put them in situations that they can’t handle. And I truly believe that this horse, with having the start that he’s had, will be able to accomplish anything he wants to in the future. A horse like this has all the talent in the world, but when talent is not paired with confidence, the talent can turn into chaos. I cannot wait to see where this talented horse will go in his future. Be ready world, Taco 🌮 is coming for you!

23/10/2025

This boy!! We all know some horses test our knowledge or patience but this horse tested my ability to trust my gut and stick to my plan. Some may have moved faster with him and just went ahead with the process, possibly leaving some holes but I felt deep down that he needed to go very slowly, and with that I gained his full trust. Taco was reactive in the beginning to where I wasn’t sure how long it would take him, but now with softness in his eye and relaxation through his whole body we are steadily making great progress. I still wouldn’t call it fast, but it’s SOLID. I’m yet again thankful to trusting clients who respect my thoughts as a trainer and so grateful to be a part in these horses journeys.

20/10/2025

Love this! Anyone that works with me knows that I give my horses time to think and believe in letting them see and then asking when they are ready for input. Sometimes they get truly flustered and I find a small way to get their attention, even if it’s only for a second or only an ear flick. But those ear flicks turn into a soften in the ribcage or a soften in the poll. And those little softens are them coming back to us and realizing we are there to help them and that they don’t have to be scared or alone in anything.

13/10/2025

🌟Openings available!!🌟
•With sweet 3yo Matilda wrapping up her 60 days I have availability. My availability can depend on what you’re looking for.
•Do you have a young horse needing starting? Are you looking to ramp up your prep for next show season now that this year’s show season is coming to an end? Do you have a horse in need of tuning up and simply developing further in their training? Or are you simply looking for lessons? Send me a message and let’s see what we can do!
•My main focus is connecting human and horse understanding to create trust and communication, your type of equipment doesn’t matter! While I focus on dressage, I work with all disciplines and breeds to help my clients reach their goals, whatever they may be.
•Recap on myself, USDF Bronze and Silver medalist that has trained under nations cup team member Beatrice Marienau and dressage judge Lilo Fore. Also started Belgian warmbloods for USEF Chef D’Equipe DiAnn Langer.
•I love incorporating all the techniques I’ve learned over the years to problem solve and find a training style that works for you and your horse.
•Currently serving Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Moyock areas. But feel free to reach out and see what we could work out!

25/09/2025

Baby Matilda doing big things! This girl has been a true pleasure to work with. I cannot wait to see what her future holds!

17/09/2025

Going through pictures of sunny days to keep the motivation up during these rainy times 🥴 gotta keep working and chugging through to reach our goals!!

What are some of your goals that you’ll be working towards? I’d love to hear about them and help you to achieve them! I have lesson availability and training spots opening up, give me a shout! 970-846-6403

09/09/2025

What. A. Weekend!! The progress shown in the horses and Boss Lady Jayde was beyond impressive.
Qindred scored another 70% on Saturday and continued to be an unflappable 4yo. Sunday I was able to ask for a bit more and ended with a 67+%. This mare continues to impress us all with her adjustability to show settlings and her incredible ride ability.
Smetti came out for the first time in over two years and although he was curious of his surroundings and we had some very costly mistakes, including me forgetting part of the test, we ended with 62% both days. There’s so much more in this horse and we had plenty of 7s and some 7.5s. With miles I have no doubt he will flourish and I’m so excited to be a part of it.
Now Jayde rode like the true trainer she’s becoming. Her pony tested her HARD on Saturday and in the heat she pushed through and had an incredible test. But that’s not all, Sunday she rode her first test and came out and cantered once each way and went straight back into her next test. The pony had no option but to say “yes ma’am!” I am so proud of how far she’s come, from being scared to canter at a show to pushing through and being riding the hair off PoHead.

08/09/2025

This X 100 !!!!! The release of pressure is when horses learn. When we as riders develop the feel of when to soften when we have achieved what we are asking, a whole new world opens up for us and our horses and their try and trust grows deeper and deeper.

07/09/2025

From backing babies one day to dressage shows the next, I get to be a part of these special horses journeys one way or another.
🌟Matilda is a baby I’ve soft started over the last year and is slowly growing confidence at her pace.
🌟Taco is a large 3yo just beginning his riding journey and has taken more time and required me to change my approach in a few ways.
🌟Qindred is a stellar 4yo I had the pleasure of starting last year and today just qualified for regionals with her second 70% test!
🌟Smetana, Smetti, is a once in a lifetime horse who I’ve had the pleasure to work with for almost two years now and as it’s taken us time to get him going in the direction we wanted, it’s been so worth it and he handled his first show in the US with grace and kindness.

I love these horses more than anything and will continue to always do what’s best for each and every one of them.

Keep watching for an overall wrap up of the show and to see who the REAL star was. *Cough cough Jayde Madeira cough cough…

04/09/2025

LOOOOK at these two! Stormie did 60 days with me in April and May and we’ve been steadily working together since she got back home with her mom. Marlena does a fantastic job with her and I cannot wait to see their future!!

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