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Dressage With Tay offers biomechanics coaching, riding lessons, dressage training, show judging, and clinics throughout the U.S.
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15/03/2024

If I could go back in time and apologize to all of the horses I’ve harmed through ignorance, I would.

I would tell them that I truly did love them but my love was misguided. I had been taught to love them in the wrong way, in a way that hurt them.

I would tell them that I wish I could have given them more freedom. To have allowed for them to live a life of more abundance, one of a stability and consistency they could only dream of.

I would tell them how I would protect their right to friendships with other horses and do my darnedest to preserve the beautiful relationships they build.

I would show them how I’ve changed. How I’m not so quick to grab a harsher bit or a training gadget to get the instant gratification I so desired, at their expense. How I’ve embraced more lightness and softness.

I would tell them how much better I could listen to them now and how deeply regretful I am for ignoring their voice for so long.

I would tell them how sorry I am, how I’m reminded of the hurt I caused them any time I see a horse in active distress. Any time I see a horse living a shell of a life, confined to a stall with no other stimulation.

I would tell them how that brings me right back to all of the times I had caused them the same pain, while insisting it was for their best interest and that they loved their life.

But, I can’t do any of that.

So, instead, I do what I can now for the horses I have and I speak.

I speak and I speak, even if yelling into the abyss, in hopes that some people will hear me and make positive changes for their horses earlier than what I was able to.

I dedicate a huge portion of my time to thinking about where improvement is needed and vocalizing my belief in the potential for change.

I try, one spark at a time, to ignite an inferno of change, one that may eventually burn down a structure of belief that serves neither horse nor human.

I can’t go back and undo the hurt I caused, but hopefully, I can reduce harm in the present and work towards creating a better world alongside all of the others fighting the same fight.

If I could go back in time and reunite with the horses I’ve hurt, I would thank them for tolerating me and not bringing me harm, despite the harm I brought them.

I would express my eternal gratitude for their kindness and forgiveness

We could all learn a thing or two from horses.

They forgive us time and time again, even when we may not deserve it.

Their gentility and softness is something we should all aspire to have.

So, thank you to the horses I wronged.

I will spend my entire life trying to do better by them and hopefully one day, I can earn the forgiveness they gave so freely even though I didn’t deserve it.

06/02/2024

Refresher on stirrup adjustment.
I'm constantly amazed at how many people don't know how to safely adjust their own stirrups.

P.S. If your leathers are too thick or padded to slide like this, that's another safety issue and you more than likely overpaid for them. 🙃😆

14/07/2023

13/07/2023

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Wednesday	10:00 - 21:00
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Dressage instructor and trainer L.A. (Tay) Harriett has more than 18 years of training, teaching, and competition experience. These years have included opportunities to intern, and apprentice with many accomplished and internationally respected riders. Still a student himself, Tay actively participates in regular lessons and seizes every opportunity to continue his education through various clinics and courses.

Throughout his career, Tay has been privileged to participate in an intensive European dressage-training program with Germany's own Hanschen Eggers. It was with Herr Eggers where Tay was able to train and ride a wide array of horses from all stages of training; breaking to Grand Prix.

In addition to his studies with Herr Eggers, Tay has learned from Gunnar Ostergaard of Denmark, Bareiter Marius Schreiner of the Spanish Riding School in, Luis Lucio of the FEI and Spanish Olympic selection committee, Charles de Kunffy of Hungary, and Zerke van Messenderheide of Sweden.

Tay has been fortunate enough to compete through Inter. 1, and has successfully trained 2 horses and coached 4 riders to the FEI level of dressage competition.

Having been exposed to so many disciplines and breeds of horses, Tay believes that horses have the ability to teach us exactly what we need to learn through our day-to-day interactions. Any dedicated equestrian who is wiling to learn can improve their level of horsemanship and riding abilities. This strong belief is partnered with his passion for sharing knowledge with others to create lessons that are filled with fun and full of accomplishments, whatever your goals may be. Horses and students in ALL disciplines have benefited from Tay's strong background in dressage and biomechanics for both horse and rider.

Tay holds the following certificates and credentials:

American Riding Instructor's Association, Level II Dressage, and Level I Western

International Society of Rider Biomechanics, AISRB Level III Coach and Course Mentor N.C. State University, Open Horse Show Judge scoring at the Top of his class

Tay credits his success to having a positive attitude, open mind, shamelessly unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and most importantly his support base - his fabulous clients!

Depending upon your aspirations, Tay will work with each rider to tailor a riding program to meet you and your horse’s specific needs. All lessons taught by Tay are one (1) hour long, and private. This means you will be the only rider in the arena being instructed for the entirety of your lesson, with few to no auditors (rider’s choice) as you are being taught. There are a limited number of spaces open for horses in training. If you have a horse that needs to be worked with to “correct” or address a specific issue, or if you just need your horse conditioned and kept in tip-top shape, please contact Tay ASAP for more information.