Training of Horse and/or Rider by Sabrina Caton

Training of Horse and/or Rider by Sabrina Caton Offering training of horse and/or rider in Dressage and basic horsemanship. Let me tell you a bit about myself. That was a great learning experience.

I started riding at the age of 4 and having been working with horses ever since. I was involved in 4H concentrating on equine and veterinary science as well as pony club ending with a C3 rating. In the fall of 2001, after graduating high school, I headed to Cheyenne, WY to attend Laramie County Community College. In the year of 2003 I did my internship at Reitstall St. Lucas in Sulz im Wienerwald,

Austria under the training of Johan Riegler of the Spanish Riding School. Early spring 2004 I graduated from LCCC with an Associate of Applied Science in Equine Training & Management. That fall I started as a working student at Wyngate Dressage Center in Walworth, WI under the training of Greta Pell and spent almost a year there. In the fall of 2005 until Christmas I was a working student at Cedar Mills Classical Riding School in Bolton, Ontario, Canada learning from Riding Master Frank Grelo and in September 2006 to March 2007 I was again at Cedar Mills. Frank is an awesome instructor. I have been building on my career as a Dressage instructor/trainer. I have been working with horses for over 25 years and would like to share my experiences and what I have learned with you.

04/10/2026

Many riders feel they need to work too hard with their legs, but this often leads to a tight leg that restricts hip movement, which in turn shuts down the horse's natural motion. The horse's ribcage can tense up against this constant pressure, making it difficult to achieve relaxed, forward movement.

Instead of thinking about getting the horse "in front of the leg," try a different approach. The proper leg aid is less about a hard kick and more about a soft, pulsing impulse from a long, relaxed leg. Think of your leg as "breathing" alongside the horse's barrel, with a slight up-and-down movement of the calf. This allows for a much more subtle and effective communication.

04/01/2026
Open for business after this Easter holiday! Anyone interested in learning to ride, wants to improve their skills or wan...
04/01/2026

Open for business after this Easter holiday! Anyone interested in learning to ride, wants to improve their skills or wants some help with a horse, send me a message or give me a call. Here or there, I have a nice arena or I will travel. If you don't have a horse, Pegasus is here.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

11/26/2025

When riding, it’s easy to fixate on your horse’s head. After all, from the saddle, your horse's head and neck are right in front of you.

But instead of focusing on what you SEE, focus on what you FEEL through your seat, and shift your attention to your horse’s hind legs.

When the hind legs are working correctly, you’ll feel (through your seat) your horse lift his back and swing forward in a relaxed, regular rhythm. And when that happens, the front end will usually take care of itself.

❌ Focusing on your horse's head (what you SEE in front of you)
✅ Focusing on your horse's hind legs (what you FEEL through your seat)

Illustration created and copyrighted by HowToDressage

11/03/2025

🐴 MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY!🐴 Equestrian biomechanics expert Stephany Fish Crossman explains how small position changes and body awareness can improve your dressage horse's performance.

Click on the link in the Comments below for her tips on how to perfect any weaker areas of your position. You might be surprised to discover a noticeable improvement in your horse's way of going!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas!

Meet Pegasus
08/17/2024

Meet Pegasus

03/12/2024

Last Friday Monet and I got our first ride in for the year. Monet expressed some minor spring fever but for the most part it was good, couldn't tell that we took 2 months off.

03/12/2024

Weather permitting, lesson days are Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In need of a tune up, want to improve your riding, want to learn to ride, or having some troubles with your horse, I can help. Whatever may be your situation, I can accommodate; need a horse to ride, have a horse but no place to ride, or have a horse and a place to ride. Give me a call to set up a lesson.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

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