Sprieser Sporthorse

06/16/2025

Get your fashion on! Join us Saturday, August 9 for a day of farm tours, drinks and fun, and get fitted for a pair of new boots, show jacket and helmet while perusing the latest equestrian fashions. Misty View Equestrian will be on hand to offer FREE Kingsley Riding boot fittings, FREE KASK equestrian Helmet fittings for both their custom and prêt à porter lines, FREE LotusRomeo show coat fittings, and fashion fun from Novella Equestrian, Roeckl Equestrian and more.

We'll have more beautiful equestrian apparel on hand to try, plus light refreshments, and an opportunity to meet and greet some of the top dressage horses and riders in the country at Northern Virginia's premier dressage training facility. And yes, these fittings will be in an indoor, air conditioned space, so this event can go on no matter the weather.

Fittings are FREE, and will also be available at the door, but registering in advance guarantees your preferred time.

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Get your fashion on! Join us for a day of farm tours, drinks and fun, and get fitted for a pair of new boots, show jacket and helmet while perusing the latest equestrian fashions. Misty View Equestrian will be on hand to offer FREE Kingsley Boot fittings, FREE Kask Helmet fittings for both their cus...

06/15/2025

We're looking for some stall cleaning help here in Orlean, VA, either a few mornings or a few evenings a week. Could be for cash, could be trade for lessons; super easy bedding, if it takes more than 90 minutes you're doing it wrong. 🤣 Shoot [email protected] an email.

06/10/2025

We had a STELLAR weekend at VADA/Nova Summer! From Training Level to FEI, our team had exceptional rides, earning lots of qualifying scores, one USDF Medal, and some High Score awards! We can't wait for the next one! Here are some highlights:

Crystal Duffield & Jack Daniels
1st place 2nd 1, 65.429
2nd place 2nd 1, 62.143

Clarice Gutman & Patricia Vos's Corino VDL
7th place Training 3, 65.6
1st place Training 3, 69.2

Jodie Harney & Nikolas
2nd place Third 3, 66.25
4th place Third 3, 61

Jodie Harney & Flairck
3rd place Third 3, 64
1st place Third 3, 63.5

Christine Langlois-Poirier & Mary Ewing's Fiero
3rd place 2nd 1, 60.143

Katie McDaniel & EF Fionas Prince K
3rd place Third 3, 62.125
4th place Third 3, 61.125
USDF Bronze Medal!

Ali Redston & Marlene McGrath's Everlasting TE
1st place Materiale, 75.5

Lauren Sprieser & The Elvis Syndicate's C. Cadeau
1st place PSG, 70.147
1st place I1, 72.5
High Score PSG AND High Score FEI Combined!

06/09/2025

You do everything to ensure your horse is prepared to compete, but do you work on your own mental fitness? Join us July 26-27 for an incredible workshop with Jen Verharen!

Do you struggle with nerves?
Organization? Staying focused?
Worrying about what others think?
Not being able to ride as well at shows as you do at home?
Do you have “beautiful warm up / crappy test” syndrome?
Do you wish you could stay more relaxed and connected to your horse while you’re competing?
Do you burn hot and then run out of energy?

It’s time to get emotionally and mentally fit for your sport!

Discover what you’re capable of.

Learn simple strategies for handling stress constructively and riding your best- even under pressure.

Jen Verharen has helped hundreds of riders - from green to Grand Prix, from pleasure riders to Olympians - thrive. She has a BA in Organizational Psychology and Mental Health, and has done Masters work in clinical psychology. She's also a certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified Transformational Life Coach and a trained mediator with more than twenty five years of experience as a coach, trainer and facilitator.

"This is probably not your first rodeo, and I may not be your first coach," Jen says. "I promise to meet you where you’re at. There will be no pretense. No corporate jargon. No beating around the bush. I believe in leveraging neuroscience as well as integrating collaborative mentorship into the coaching process. When you sign up with me, be ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work on manifesting the next chapter of the life you are meant to live!"

This clinic will take place over two days. We'll begin with a group breakfast session on Saturday, followed by unmounted private sessions. We'll all get together for another group session Saturday night, followed by ridden private sessions Sunday.

A note from clinic host Lauren Sprieser, USDF Gold Medalist - Jen's ability to help everyone of all levels of experience and expectations, from my greenest amateur students to myself at the international level - is phenomenal. You cannot afford to miss this! Sign up on Strider!

Do you struggle with nerves? Organization? Staying focused? Worrying about what others think? Not being able to ride as well at shows as you do at home? Do you have “beautiful warm up / crappy test” syndrome? Do you wish you could stay more relaxed and connected to your horse while you’re comp...

05/07/2025

We've had such phenomenal interest that we're opening up a second day! Join us June 14-15 for individual fitness session for equestrians with Coach Sando Training!

The clinic will include this for each participant: rider biomechanics assessment on the horse, via submitted video analysis; athletic profile testing, using force plate technology to take inventory of what physical skills you have; and movement testing off the horse. A session is 60-75 minutes, and $225.

You don't need your horse for this - you'll submit riding video in advance (which is why the closing date for this is so early, you'll need some time to gather video!). All this data will help Tony guide you in which areas you need to develop, and a customized program of exercises complete with video links to take home with you.

Sign up TODAY at Strider; spots are filling fast!

Tony Sandoval has specialized in providing personal training and fitness coaching for equestrians of all levels for nearly 10 years. His "Coach Sando Training" program offers both live and virtual wellness coaching for equestrians, including personal training, physical therapy, and both nutrition an...

04/30/2025

Team Sprieser had an unreal first outing of the summer season. Not a lot was left un-won: First Level High Score both days, Third Level High Score both days, the Pro-Am Team Challenge, and Open High Score Overall! Jodie had stellar outings with both her horses, including finishing her Regional Championships qualifications on Nikolas, and Crystal and Jack Daniels made their foray into recognized dressage sport with two excellent qualifying scores as well. We can't wait for the next one! Huge thanks to VADA-CC for running such a great show, and to all the show's sponsors, including Ashland Feed Store, LLC for sponsoring the prize money behind the Pro-Am award!

04/23/2025

We’re thrilled to have completed the install of four new fans for our indoor! We’ll be considerably more comfortable all summer long.

04/22/2025

We're switching to night turnout next week! (thank god.) We're looking for some helping hands who'd like to trade helping us with night chores in exchange for lessons with one of our two USDF Gold Medalist trainers. It's a job that involves putting fly gear on and walking, so must be horse savvy and mobile.

If you'd like to learn more, drop us an email: [email protected]. Orlean, VA.

04/17/2025

We are VERY excited to welcome Coach Sando Training June 14 (and maybe 15!) for private fitness and conditioning evaluations!

Tony Sandoval has specialized in providing personal training and fitness coaching for equestrians of all levels for nearly 10 years. His "Coach Sando Training" program offers both live and virtual wellness coaching for equestrians, including personal training, physical therapy, and both nutrition and performance coaching.

We are thrilled to welcome him for an in-person day (which can expand to two if we get enough of a headcount!) of private sessions at Sprieser Sporthorse, Marshall VA. The clinic will include this for each participant: rider biomechanics assessment on the horse, via submitted video analysis; athletic profile testing, using force plate technology to take inventory of what physical skills you have; and movement testing off the horse. A session is 60-75 minutes, and $225.

You don't need your horse for this - you'll submit riding video in advance (which is why the closing date for this is so early, you'll need some time to gather video!). All this data will help Tony guide you in which areas you need to develop, and a customized program of exercises complete with video links to take home with you.

A personal note from host Lauren Sprieser, Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer - I turned 40 last year and the wear and tear of daily life, combined with an annoying cadre of old injuries, had left me in rough shape, and not sure how to improve my conditioning while respecting my aches and pains. I've been working with Coach Sando now since February, and I'm thrilled to bits with the approach - the team has found ways to work with my asymmetries and weaknesses to improve them without breaking me in the process, and my riding and general health are improving week by week in a way that fits into my busy life. No matter your riding level, this is an opportunity you can't pass up!

Sign up on Strider!

Tony Sandoval has specialized in providing personal training and fitness coaching for equestrians of all levels for nearly 10 years. His "Coach Sando Training" program offers both live and virtual wellness coaching for equestrians, including personal training, physical therapy, and both nutrition an...

04/04/2025

Spring has sprung! And it means we are in need of some extra mowing and general project help around the farm. No horse experience or equipment required, flexible hours, can pay or can trade for lessons on your own horse (or some combination thereof). This would be a great after school/summer gig for a kid. Email [email protected] for more info.

03/24/2025

We return from Florida next week! And we have ONE full training stall available at our stunning Marshall, Virginia location, as well as availability for both trailer-in and virtual lessons. USDF Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalists Lauren Sprieser and Ali Redston offer compassionate and correct training from grassroots to Grand Prix, with a lengthy list of successes at all levels of sport with all levels of student. Our beautiful facility offers an oversized indoor with dust-free footing, extensive turnout, ample hacking, and a focus on the horse as a whole and happy athlete.

Easy online lesson sign up at www.timecenter.com/spriesersporthorse, or email us for a tour of our facilities and program: [email protected].

03/17/2025

We're thrilled to welcome back Suzanne Galdun of Positively Dressage for one last clinic of the Florida season! Suzanne is an accredited Mary Wanless Ride With Your Mind coach, a coach for Ride iQ, and one of our all-time favorite clinicians for riders of all levels. She'll be joining us in White Fences March 29-30, and auditing is available for $15 if pre-registered or $20 at the door. Sign up on Strider!

Suzanne Galdun is one of only 9 currently accredited Ride With Your Mind biomechanics coaches in the United States. After auditing a Mary Wanless clinic while a full-time certified therapeutic riding instructor in 2004, Suzanne started applying some of Mary’s techniques in her teaching and riding,...