CPW Equine Development

CPW Equine Development I train horses in a well rounded manner that includes work in hand, long lining and ridden work. I do all general training, with a focus in dressage.

Cedar has been a dedicated student of the horse for over 20 years, and though she has a well rounded base of experience, her main focus has been in the art of dressage. She studied for 15 years under master horseman, JP Giacomini, who was a student of Mestre Nuno Oliveira. The work she does with horses develops healthy biomechanics, relaxation and mental well-being to start horses from the beginni

ng, and to advance them to upper level movements such as piaffe, passage and flying changes. In conjunction with this, she helps people learn how their own biomechanics can help bring out the best in their equine partners. She teaches in a way that gives both horses and humans the building blocks of understanding so they can be set up for success at each new step. No matter the saddle or discipline, the main focus is correct, progressive training that translates into horses being prepared for the questions we ask. Cedar has been a clinician at the SEE, competed in RRP TB Makeovers, won the ILHA Festival FS in 2019 and has done performances of upper level dressage while riding bridleless. In 2018 she started to compete at rated dressage shows and made it to USDF Dressage Finals three consecutive years at the Grand Prix level. She has earned her USDF gold medal and gold freestyle bar. She also competes in western dressage at 5th Level, the highest level currently offered. Competition is not the main objective, but she enjoys the goals and milestones competing offers. Cedar is available for lessons, training sessions, clinics and consultations.

⭐1 training spot ⭐I take a select number of horses in full training and one spot is opening up in October!🍀I am a Grand ...
08/17/2025

⭐1 training spot ⭐

I take a select number of horses in full training and one spot is opening up in October!

🍀I am a Grand Prix dressage trainer, but am happy to take a horse from any discipline as the work applies to all: healthy posture and body symmetry, correct understanding of the aids, and confidence building emotional regulation.

🍀Each horse is special to me. I take the time to get to know their character, their quirks, their strengths and their needs.

🍀I use detailed in-hand work, lunging, long lining and ridden work to give horses a comprehensive understanding of how to use their bodies and how to respond to our cues.

🍀I am a believer in teaching the owner what the horse learns; owner lessons are included in the horse's training plan.

I'm selective on who I take because I want it to be a positive experience for all parties: the horse, the owner and myself. Owner expectations and philosophies need to align closely enough with my approach to set us all up for success.

❤️If you are interested in having me work with your horse, please send me a message with a little about yourself, about your horse and the direction you're looking to journey together ❤️🧭.

Photo of Piropo, one of the handsome horses I have in training currently
Photo credit to Emmet Roche for Lisa Michelle Photography!

I left my last lesson yesterday and it was pouring rain (well received to break the heat!). And then the rain broke and ...
08/16/2025

I left my last lesson yesterday and it was pouring rain (well received to break the heat!). And then the rain broke and these rainbows accompanied me most of my way home...feeling lucky in the bluegrass to be doing what I love ❤️🐎

Here's Caxi's recommendation for Dr. Amy Rhea Rock for equine chiropractic needs! This was today after his session 🥱.My ...
08/14/2025

Here's Caxi's recommendation for Dr. Amy Rhea Rock for equine chiropractic needs! This was today after his session 🥱.

My main training horses were all treated and I'm thankful for the support of great owners! While I approach things from the training side, it is so helpful to have someone able to dive deeper into the physical to help get them to a place where the learning can come more easily for them ❤️!

08/09/2025

Ride like

I watched his test at the Defender Kentucky 3 Day Event in April and remember it standing out to me how clearly he looked where he was going, and how clearly he changed where he was looking with the change of each movement.

This is taught in jumping, but less prominent in dressage as we are often caught looking down, visually focused on our horse's position. It's a powerful tool though, so here's your friendly reminder to look up!

I, myself, do much better at this when riding a test (when you have to get to a certain place, so looking where you're going is extra important 🤣!! Or when doing a video where I need to be a good example 😅).

One of my training horses, the beautiful Miss Qisabel, helping me demonstrate here 💜. Eyes in the DIRECTION for shoulder-in and then eyes in the DIRECTION for the turn out of it. 😀

Participate in clinics. Go audit clinics. Scribe at shows.Keep learning. If there is anything most of us can agree on, i...
08/02/2025

Participate in clinics. Go audit clinics. Scribe at shows.

Keep learning. If there is anything most of us can agree on, it is: it's about the journey! So keep doing the things that enhance that journey! (Sure, be selective on the clinicians so that it's ones who resonate with you, but that's another topic!).

I got to audit a clinic last weekend with long lining expert Richard Malmgren. I consider myself proficient in long lining the way I do it, but I gained new perspective and technique from watching him. Sure, my equipment is not as good and the feel in my hands is not as experienced, but I'm loving playing with the new-to-me ideas!

Thank you to Richard for being so open to sharing and for answering all my questions! Thank you to Charli for the invite and thank you to Heather Miles for hosting and allowing me to audit!

06/22/2025

Balance and calm...two main goals in developing the canter in a young horse!

Loving the process and development with pretty girl Zesty.

And loving the comfort of the One K Helmets!

06/21/2025

The other day I played with haunches-in from the DRAW position for the first time with Zesty!

She did great!...tempted me to rotate around in the haunches-in and transition into half-pass. Smart girl, she is!

Why the DRAW?

A few reasons...

☀It challenges the horse's brain to improve readiness and adjustability if you can switch between the PUSH and DRAW positions

☀Having the handler positioned in the direction of movement automatically encourages the horse to further elevate that shoulder vs "falling" over it

☀It develops the handler's skills and nurtures a more honest response to the aids in the horse as you need some finesse and cannot just push into a movement

☀It's always fun to see what's possible 😄!

My show helmet has been a One K Helmets and I've loved it! Safety, comfort and class.I'm thrilled to share that they're ...
05/02/2025

My show helmet has been a One K Helmets and I've loved it! Safety, comfort and class.

I'm thrilled to share that they're now sponsoring me! I am excited to sport their Mips helmets both schooling and in the show ring!

I really have some of the best students both locally and at my clinics! Last weekend was #2 of 5 clinics in GA this yea...
04/26/2025

I really have some of the best students both locally and at my clinics! Last weekend was #2 of 5 clinics in GA this year and I'm always refreshed from a wonderful group of people who are passionate about learning, are so supportive and encouraging to each other and who make my job of guiding the journey with their horses such a rewarding one!

Some of them were finding a renewed level of confidence and it was an honor to support them. Others were trying new things, like using a neck rope or long lining, and I so appreciate the openness to broadening their tool boxes. And with all of them I saw the progress and development from the February clinic from the work and dedication they've been putting in.

Looking forward to the rest of the year's clinic series with this group! Thank you Keri Hall for being a wonderful host and friend!

Huge thank you to Jenn for organizing and having me out, and to all the participants for being so interested and excited...
02/16/2025

Huge thank you to Jenn for organizing and having me out, and to all the participants for being so interested and excited to learn!

Glad we had a "warm" day to fit it in!

Thank you to Lisa Dean for taking some photos!

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