Thoughts on Anna Merritt as a clinician

[SillyHorse]

Our GMO is considering putting on a clinic later this year and someone mentioned Anna Merritt as a possible clinician.

If you have experience with Anna as a clinician, please let me know (PM is fine).

Thanks!

[OverandOnward]

Where is the clinic?

I know of (not personally) an Amanda Merritt, a trainer in Texas who occasionally gives clinics.

[SillyHorse]

Thanks, but no, this is definitely Anna Merritt. She is in Ocala.

[Equibrit]

Looks a bit short on experience;

https://data.fei.org/Person/Performance.aspx?p=8828E4D04E988829D409DE237AF99781

https://data.fei.org/Person/Performance.aspx?p=883E428B7B16D9A7B0DA7B9DA86B6D4

https://annamerrittdressage.com/about

[SillyHorse]

Thanks. I’ve done this research. I’m hoping to hear about personal experiences.

[scislandsprite]

I know someone who trained with her for a year or two and had positive experiences! I don’t know too many of the details but I do know that Anna was able to help her finish getting scores through PSG for silver medal.

[lorilu]

Anna has been a clinician for our GMO, STRIDE. Folks like her. I’d recommend her.

[Hilary]

I have ridden with Anna on a couple of occasions. Yes she’s young but she has a lot of experience through the levels with many different horses. I found her to be clear and with very good exercises to help where you need it. Watching her teach a couple of others while I waited my turn she was consistent with them as well.

I wish, in hindsight, I had used my last lesson as test prep not “work on the thing that’s been an issue for a while”, because I had a show 2 days later and that’s really not the time to tackle the BIG THING. But that’s on me for not picking the right thing to work on.

[lazaret]

I have ridden with Anna and I like her. She’s well educated and clear in what she’s communicating.

[Roberta]

Um, just want to clarify: Anna’s last name is Marek, not Merritt.

[Danged_Arab]

@Roberta

Anna’s last name is Marek, not Merritt.

There are two different dressage riders/trainers, both in Florida. Anna Merritt in Ocala, Anna Marek in Dunnellon.

[Roberta]

My bad! Thank you! I did not realize there were two Annas. Sorry, sorry

[SillyHorse]

No problem!

[Danged_Arab]

I’m sure people mix them up all the time. Must drive them nuts.