Classicus Farm

11/03/2025

Retraining an OTTB
Review

We brought our 9 year old OTTB to Linda for training. There is no other way to say it, he was pretty much a mess. Picture a horse trotting around holding his head and neck to one side, with super long legs that went every which way. His mind was out of control, couldn't stand still, etc). He had raced for 7 years, and had so many bad habits, along with an extreme lack of knowledge (and a splash of anxiety to boot). We had him for over a year, and although we had made some improvements with him, they were minor.

Linda had him for 4 months for her intensive training program. I cannot put into words what she has accomplished, although I will try for the sake of this review.

Apollo is a completely changed horse. He is soft, supple, content, happy, peaceful, and knowledgeable about what he is supposed to be doing. But most importantly, he is CALM. Not calm like shut down and fearful, but calm like he knows what is being asked of him, trusts his people, and is peaceful and happy. His improvement is AMAZING. Truly.

And the other piece of the pie is the human training. You can't just train the horse and hand it back to an owner who doesn't know how to maintain the training. So Linda goes to great lengths to educate and teach the human.

I cannot recommend Linda enough. If you have a horse that just needs a tune up, or maybe like in our case just really doesn't know anything, your money will be well spent here. One important thing to note- Linda is a French Classical Dressage trainer. Don't make the mistake of thinking your horse doesn't need to know this stuff just because you don't "do dressage.". These are extremely important foundational building blocks that will greatly benefit your horse in ANY discipline. If you are looking for some help with your horse, whether for private training or for one of her amazing clinics, make the call. You won't be disappointed. 💙

Available for lessons and clinics at my barn or yours.

10/29/2025

AVAILABLE FOR LESSONS at my barn or yours.

Recent Review

We brought our 9 year old OTTB to Linda for training. There is no other way to say it, he was pretty much a mess. Picture a horse trotting around holding his head and neck to one side, with super long legs that went every which way. His mind was out of control, couldn't stand still, etc). He had raced for 7 years, and had so many bad habits, along with an extreme lack of knowledge (and a splash of anxiety to boot). We had him for over a year, and although we had made some improvements with him, they were minor.

Linda had him for 4 months for her intensive training program. I cannot put into words what she has accomplished, although I will try for the sake of this review.

Apollo is a completely changed horse. He is soft, supple, content, happy, peaceful, and knowledgeable about what he is supposed to be doing. But most importantly, he is CALM. Not calm like shut down and fearful, but calm like he knows what is being asked of him, trusts his people, and is peaceful and happy. His improvement is AMAZING. Truly.

And the other piece of the pie is the human training. You can't just train the horse and hand it back to an owner who doesn't know how to maintain the training. So Linda goes to great lengths to educate and teach the human.

I cannot recommend Linda enough. If you have a horse that just needs a tune up, or maybe like in our case just really doesn't know anything, your money will be well spent here. One important thing to note- Linda is a French Classical Dressage trainer. Don't make the mistake of thinking your horse doesn't need to know this stuff just because you don't "do dressage.". These are extremely important foundational building blocks that will greatly benefit your horse in ANY discipline. If you are looking for some help with your horse, whether for private training or for one of her amazing clinics, make the call. You won't be disappointed. 💙

10/29/2025

Available for lessons at my barn or yours. Contact me at [email protected]

Recent Review
We brought our 9 year old OTTB to Linda for training. There is no other way to say it, he was pretty much a mess. Picture a horse trotting around holding his head and neck to one side, with super long legs that went every which way. His mind was out of control, couldn't stand still, etc). He had raced for 7 years, and had so many bad habits, along with an extreme lack of knowledge (and a splash of anxiety to boot). We had him for over a year, and although we had made some improvements with him, they were minor.

Linda had him for 4 months for her intensive training program. I cannot put into words what she has accomplished, although I will try for the sake of this review.

Apollo is a completely changed horse. He is soft, supple, content, happy, peaceful, and knowledgeable about what he is supposed to be doing. But most importantly, he is CALM. Not calm like shut down and fearful, but calm like he knows what is being asked of him, trusts his people, and is peaceful and happy. His improvement is AMAZING. Truly.

And the other piece of the pie is the human training. You can't just train the horse and hand it back to an owner who doesn't know how to maintain the training. So Linda goes to great lengths to educate and teach the human.

I cannot recommend Linda enough. If you have a horse that just needs a tune up, or maybe like in our case just really doesn't know anything, your money will be well spent here. One important thing to note- Linda is a French Classical Dressage trainer. Don't make the mistake of thinking your horse doesn't need to know this stuff just because you don't "do dressage.". These are extremely important foundational building blocks that will greatly benefit your horse in ANY discipline. If you are looking for some help with your horse, whether for private training or for one of her amazing clinics, make the call. You won't be disappointed. 💙

10/29/2025

Available for lessons at your barn or mine. Contact me at classicusfarm@gmaicom

Recent Review
We brought our 9 year old OTTB to Linda for training. There is no other way to say it, he was pretty much a mess. Picture a horse trotting around holding his head and neck to one side, with super long legs that went every which way. His mind was out of control, couldn't stand still, etc). He had raced for 7 years, and had so many bad habits, along with an extreme lack of knowledge (and a splash of anxiety to boot). We had him for over a year, and although we had made some improvements with him, they were minor.

Linda had him for 4 months for her intensive training program. I cannot put into words what she has accomplished, although I will try for the sake of this review.

Apollo is a completely changed horse. He is soft, supple, content, happy, peaceful, and knowledgeable about what he is supposed to be doing. But most importantly, he is CALM. Not calm like shut down and fearful, but calm like he knows what is being asked of him, trusts his people, and is peaceful and happy. His improvement is AMAZING. Truly.

And the other piece of the pie is the human training. You can't just train the horse and hand it back to an owner who doesn't know how to maintain the training. So Linda goes to great lengths to educate and teach the human.

I cannot recommend Linda enough. If you have a horse that just needs a tune up, or maybe like in our case just really doesn't know anything, your money will be well spent here. One important thing to note- Linda is a French Classical Dressage trainer. Don't make the mistake of thinking your horse doesn't need to know this stuff just because you don't "do dressage.". These are extremely important foundational building blocks that will greatly benefit your horse in ANY discipline. If you are looking for some help with your horse, whether for private training or for one of her amazing clinics, make the call. You won't be disappointed. 💙

10/20/2025

Recent Review

We brought our 9 year old OTTB to Linda for training. There is no other way to say it, he was pretty much a mess. Picture a horse trotting around holding his head and neck to one side, with super long legs that went every which way. His mind was out of control, couldn't stand still, etc). He had raced for 7 years, and had so many bad habits, along with an extreme lack of knowledge (and a splash of anxiety to boot). We had him for over a year, and although we had made some improvements with him, they were minor.

Linda had him for 4 months for her intensive training program. I cannot put into words what she has accomplished, although I will try for the sake of this review.

Apollo is a completely changed horse. He is soft, supple, content, happy, peaceful, and knowledgeable about what he is supposed to be doing. But most importantly, he is CALM. Not calm like shut down and fearful, but calm like he knows what is being asked of him, trusts his people, and is peaceful and happy. His improvement is AMAZING. Truly.

And the other piece of the pie is the human training. You can't just train the horse and hand it back to an owner who doesn't know how to maintain the training. So Linda goes to great lengths to educate and teach the human.

I cannot recommend Linda enough. If you have a horse that just needs a tune up, or maybe like in our case just really doesn't know anything, your money will be well spent here. One important thing to note- Linda is a French Classical Dressage trainer. Don't make the mistake of thinking your horse doesn't need to know this stuff just because you don't "do dressage.". These are extremely important foundational building blocks that will greatly benefit your horse in ANY discipline. If you are looking for some help with your horse, whether for private training or for one of her amazing clinics, make the call. You won't be disappointed. 💙

Lessons or clinics available at my barn or yours. Contact me at [email protected]

09/23/2025

“Excellence is not in competition, excellence is in cooperation.”

Classical Workshop
Oct. 18 & 19

How to create balance and lightness with the proper groundwork. It will transform your horse.

How to create calmness and relaxation using quantum principles. It will transform your relationship with your horse.


For more info contact Linda at [email protected]

09/11/2025

Custom Fab trailer for sale. A 2004 gooseneck 4 horse head to tail with a step up and side ramp, small dressing room with a screen door also, drop down windows, dividers or stantions that come out easily to make 2 large stalls with 2 doors in the middle that swing both ways, also an escape door. In good shape. It has been a wonderful trailer!!! Asking $27,500.

09/08/2025

Quantum Classical Workshop
Oct. 18 & 19

Relaxation fior you and the horse is most important in creating positive outcomes for training. Using the principle of quantum physics, our inner world creates our outer reality, you will learn practices to help you create that relaxation and a new reality with your horse.

Classical groundwork is the key to balance and lightness. You will learn a repertoire of classical groundwork exercises that will create relaxation, suppleness, roundness, and acceptance of the bit. As always, the beacon is to maintain lightness.

For more information email me at [email protected]

Video of the OTTB Apollo, who spent 4 months lin training with me.

Apollo learning half-pass and changing from shoulder-in to haunches-in under saddle after spending a month learning the movements from the ground first.

08/13/2025

08/13/2025

Apollo who raced for 7 years has come to experience relaxation and lightness. His first month was work on classical groundwork and by month 3 he was performing a nice shoulder-in. Then he graduated to all of the lateral movements by the end of month 3.

My goal for training has always been to enhance the horse’s well-being but even more important, to connect to their soul. Connecting to their soul does not happen by the physical application but by the unseen forces. These unseen forces are driven by your thoughts and feelings toward the horse. If your intentions are for the good of the horse, a positive transformation is most likely.

08/01/2025

**APOLLO**

Flashy 9 year old OTTB
16.1 hands
Barefoot
Just completed 4 months of french classical dressage training
Knows all lateral movements, very supple, goes on the bit easily.

Amazing personality, very sweet, anyone who meets him falls in love.
Ready to work in low level dressage or low level jumping. Has alot of potential!
Perfect for intermediate rider with trainer who wants to learn!

Crossties, stands to be mounted, loves baths, loads well, picks up all four feet.
No dangerous habits!!
Has lived with geldings, mares, donkeys, and mules!

Located in Edinburg, Virginia
Reach out for more information!

Linda
[email protected]
(540) 335-7055