About

Clinic / Worked With Paul Belasik Paula Kierkegaard Max Gawhyler Francois Lemaire DeRuffieu Gunter Siedle George Williams Karl Mikolka Mitzi Summers Kathy Rowse Sarah Geikie Richard Williams Gary Rockwell Courtney King-Dye Felicitas Von Neumann Cosell Anne Gribbons Kathy Connelly Niall Quirk Patrick King Arthur Kottas Carl Eijkenaar JJ Tate Ilse Shwarz

Valerie McCloskey is the trainer and instructor. She has won a USDF (United States Dressage Federation) Bronze and Silver Medals that were earned while on horses that she trained herself. She is currently working towards her Gold medal. She has been riding since she was a child, and she has competed in many competitions. She has her certification through CHA, (Certified Horseman Association) where she earned her ACI (Assistant Clinic Instructor) certifications and her Master instructor. Valerie also earned the USDF (L graduate with distinction).

Valerie is an examiner for certifying riding instructors through CHA (Certified Horseman Association). She has experience with many breeds and disciplines.

Dressage
The main idea of dressage is the development of the ability and physique of the horse. This can help the horse to stay calm and supple, loose, flexible, confident, attentive and keen. This helps the rider achieve a perfect understanding with their horse.

The horse will generously give to the rider and he responds to even slight indications from the rider.