The People


Kelly Macdonald

_Kelly is the owner of the school and has been riding for over 24 years.  Her primary focus is teaching the fundamentals of dressage equitation with an emphasis on rider biomechanics.  She was a long-time working student for Janet Grunbok in Washington State, and has also ridden with Sue Blinks, Lilo Fore, Jan Ebeling, and Rebecca Rigdon. 

Working Student Wanted!

Please email your information and riding resume if you are interested in becoming a working student for the Dressage School.

The Horses


Bunny

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Bunny (BuenaVista) is a 7-year-old Hanoverian mare imported from Germany in 2009.  Her nickname is "Bunny the Brontosaurus" because she is very tall and very sweet.  She is currently being rehabilitated from surgery and will return to work.  She is Kelly's personal riding horse, and is a half-sister to the famous Brentina!


Nina

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_15-year-old Andalusian/Lusitano.  Nina is a lovely schoolmaster, and is available for lease.  She is safe enough to learn on and sensitive enough to refine your skills. Working 2nd/3rd level, but has done everything through about PSG/I-1 (changes, pirouettes, half pass, etc) and a little piaffe/passage in the past.  Fabulous temperament and can be hacked on a loose rein. She is also a great teacher on the lunge for learning correct seat and position.