Hello,
Just discovered this thread and similar to original posting, I’m an adult “re-rider” that has been taking regular lessons at a Hunter/Jumper barn in Los Angeles for the last year. My re-introduction to riding at the H/J barn has been wonderful, but I’ve become more interested in taking up dressage and possibly eventing. I’m currently researching and looking for a trainer whose primary focus is dressage, and bonus if they have some eventing in their background. I do not currently own a horse so I’d have to work with a trainer that has lesson horses. I am quite comfortable and confident in the saddle, but still in the process of rebuilding my skills. I’d love to work with someone that is calm, communicative, and constructive but also rigorous and challenging. At this point I’m not necessarily interested in showing, but rather more keen to improve my overall horsemanship and develop skills to become a more balanced, refined rider. I prefer low-key, friendly environments and barns that have a decent number of adult riders. I live close to Eagle Rock, and would be happy to stay close-ish to the east side, but also anything up in the area of Sun Valley, Lakeview Terrace, Shadow Hills, is pretty convenient for me.
Below is a list of trainers that I’ve found, but I don’t necessarily know too much about them beyond their websites/social media pages. So any first hand experiences or insights into these trainers and any other recommendations would be much appreciated!
Tricia Hamilton at North Middle Lake Ranch
Susann Regalmuto at Courtship Ranch
Gina Economou at Pepperwood Riding Center
Erika Volchik of Evo Dressage
Lehua Custer at Los Angeles Equestrian Center (But I believe she is still away from California?)
Thank you!!
