We do a yearly calendar of clinics with trainers we have found to be exceptionally helpful to most all of our clients. In addition, we continue to explore other clinicians as well. However, the feedback we have received seems to indicate that having regular clinics with these trainers on an ongoing basis, is the most helpful. The following is a list of our current clinicians with an indication of how frequently they are at the barn.

Jos Sevriens
A native of the Netherlands and certified in three countries for the Dutch Royal Riding School; in France the Cadre Noir in Saumur, and, in the U.S., the USEF certified instructor through fourth level. USEF breed judge and AHHA breeding stock judge. Competed in three FEI disciplines; dressage through Grand Prix, Jumping to highest national level and won the “Broke Trophy” in 1988, for combined training. Since l985 has been training riders in a diversity of disciplines in the U.S., Central America, and Europe. Coached the Belgium Threeday team for Bielefelt, Fountaineblaue and Badminton. Trains from the classical principles to create balance in the three basic gaits through the classical training scale. (4 to 6 clinics per year)

Stephan Kiesewetter
Completed his Berieter studies at the German Riding School in Warendorf in 1995. In 1997 he passed the master program (Pferdewirtschaftsmeister) with the third highest score ever recorded, and was decorated with the Stensbeck medal. From 1997 until 2001, he was the Chief Training Conductor and Deputy Director of the German Riding School. He is currently Director of Training and Sales at Pferdesport Wintermuhle GmbH. He instructs through all FEI levels, and is currently showing Intermediare successfully on self-bred and educated horses. (2 to 3 clinics per year).

Visit Stephan's training facility website, in english: www.germanhorses.com
Or in german: www.pferdehandel.de

Lilo Fore
Lilo Fore is owner of "Sporthorse America" in Santa Rosa, CA, where she has offered as many as six Champion stallions at stud at one time. Many national and international awards have been earned by dressage horses from her breeding program. Lilo has her FEI "I" judges license and has judged many CDI-W shows, qualifying international shows and USET Selection Trials. Lilo was involved with the USDF Instructor Certification program from its inception, is an Examiner for the program and is Chair of the Instructor/Trainer Council for USDF. She is also an examiner for the USDF Sporthorse breeding program. She frequently offers Dressage symposiums and clinics at her Sonoma County facility as well as conducting clinics herself throughout the world. Lilo grew up outside of Dusseldorf, Germany, where at age four, she saw her first horse. Lilo says, "...from that time on I knew that four legs, a mane and tail would be my life." She is the winner of numerous national and international Horse of the Year awards for California, USDF and USET. She is continuously involved in many educational programs for Dressage trainers, teachers and judges throughout the U.S.

Local Trainers
If you are new to the area we can put you in touch with most any of the local trainers.

Riding in Europe
We have found that as our clients become more immersed and proficient in the sport, they often want a European riding experience. Because of professional associations with a number of European trainers, we can offer riding and/or buying trips to Europe.