Welcome to The Dressage Lifestyle

I’ve been riding since 1980, and taking dressage lessons for over 30 years. I love this sport! For most of us, it’s a journey of ups and downs, highs and lows. We all have stories of loves and losses—it’s part of the journey. It’s not unusual to plateau at the lower levels for… well… decades. It’s only through our special community of trainers, vets, farriers, barn owners, and fellow riders that we can reach our goals. No one does it alone. 

I earned my Bronze Medal in 2010, and it was seven years of training, improving, multiple horse injuries and rehab, colic surgery, and other highs and lows before I earned my silver medal. Becoming an FEI rider felt more elusive than any goal I’ve pursued. Dreams are becoming a reality thanks to amazing trainers who are patient and supportive with me… the incredible horses who teach me along the way… and the dressage friends who keep me inspired with their progress and insights. In 2023, I earned my Gold Medal and in 2024 I rode my first Grand Prix Freestyle - one of the best experiences of my life!

In this community, we share resources (“check out this video on getting in and out of the pirouette”), our favorite products and brands (“you’re going to want perfectly fit boots when you ride the tempi changes”), and things that just make us smile (“this would look perfect in your home!”)

The Dressage Lifestyle is a special place where we uplift one another, share lessons learned and exchange ideas. It’s a place where we follow our dreams. Welcome! Please join us.