Alexandra Brooks Dressage

08/12/2025

Such a fun and special weekend at Whidbey Equestrian Center. I have had the plasure of riding and developing this exceptional horse with someone who has become a very special and dear friend.
Laura Rising reached out to me shortly after I put Remi down and asked if I was interested in helping her with Soli. Her generosity, kindness and compassion to share such a talented and special horse is something I will never be able to thank her for enough. ❤️ He is an absolute joy to work with and makes me laugh every day - even when I probably shouldn’t be laughing… He is so incredibly special and has talent and potential oozing out of him. To be trusted to shape and nurture him by another professional is really really special.
Laura - you are an amazing human and even more special trainer. Thank you for allowing me to come in and giving me a place where I’ve been able to truly find the fun and joy in training again. Trusting me and my ridiculous ideas with a horse who is as special and loved as Soli is something that I will never be able to fully thank you for.
To have someone tell you that they loved watching you on another horse who holds such a special place in your heart (Benjamin ❤️) and they want to see you out in the show ring on a horse that they feel has just as much ability and talent is really really special. This is just the beginning! 🥰🤩
I've had so much fun for the year and a half journey of working to get him to the place he is in now making his show debut.

Grateful to be trusted as his emotional support party girl ✨🪩

Finishing his show weekend debut with 73.056% at 1-3, 66.00% at 2-1 on Saturday and 68.00% at 2-1 on Sunday. We get to do it all again in 2 weeks!

https://youtu.be/hGIJYCtydN0?feature=shared

08/01/2025

Are you looking for positive, goal oriented teaching that helps you understand the how and the why so you feel successful by yourself without instructors around? Do you want a happy, confident and willing partnership with your horse?

As a coach, trainer and rider I am passionate and committed to you and your horse’s growth and success regardless of your aspirations. Wins in and out of the show arena! Lessons, training rides, show coaching and riding are available for you to utilize and grow with your horse.

Together we will create a program that is tailor made to you and your horse from exactly where you’re starting from to reaching your goals - communication between trainer/client is paramount. All of this in a low key, laid back environment where your and your horse’s enjoyment and fun is first.

I am an FEI trainer and competitor with a laid back and inviting group of clients and boarders who are dedicated to improving their riding and horse’s performance while building on their relationships. I believe in a varied and diverse regimen with caveletti, trails and long lining builds strong and confident horses.

Lots of experience with a diverse range of horses from pony crosses, Arab crosses to warmbloods and Spanish horses. Green beans to FEI horses and/or assistance with rehabbing are welcomed - also able to assist with buying and/or selling a new equine partner.
Goal oriented individuals are encouraged to reach out! We would love to hear from you and see how we can be apart of your goals and successes ✨

About myself: www.alexandrabrooksdressage.com

Available to travel for individuals and groups

07/18/2025

Huge thank you to Heather Courtney for the connection to Patrick and helping us find the perfect fit of a lease horse for Erin Tenney! Welcome to Listo!!

07/03/2025

Which clip is from the start of the ride and which is from the end? 😂 Z is over flowing with enthusiasm every day for any and all activities.

06/11/2025

Fantastic first show outing for Lisa Holland’s Zandeo HE at Whidbey Equestrian Center bringing home a 76.8% on Sunday in the material with a 7.8 on trot and general impression and an 8.0 for his canter ❤️ Grateful for the opportunity to pilot this super young horse around!

📷: Cavallis

06/10/2025

Best post horse show work out - long hack in the sunshine ❤️❤️

06/10/2025

YES!!

: Even professionals know when they need help. I don’t mean coaching; everyone needs coaching. But from time to time, even the pros need to get some outside assistance with the development of a horse that isn’t just lessons. I have my coach sit on my horses from time to time to check my work, and when I feel something isn’t going the right way or doesn’t feel good, I call her in. I’m not as good with the initial starting of piaffe from the ground as my friend Jess is, so she starts all mine. And recently one of my horses decided he wasn’t loading on the trailer anymore, and my bag of tricks to teach safe loading didn’t have the answer in it; I had a specialist come help.

It doesn’t mean you’re bad or dumb; it means you need an inning of relief pitching from a fresh arm, or a new perspective, or just that someone else will get you through a situation faster, better and safer 👯‍♀️

05/28/2025

Such a fun way to spend this past weekend! First off property riding adventure for the young horse on Saturday and teaching at Pony Club Camp on Sunday in Port Townsend.
I have space to add in some one day clinics for groups who may be interested. I also offer special Pony Club rates to continue to give back to the future of our sport!
Thank you to Equitesse Pony Club for having me out - looking forward to seeing everyone again in August ☀️

04/28/2025

Nailed it 😂😂😂

I've come to the conclusion that you never really know someone...until you see their horse get loose at a show.

It started with a sound, a metallic clink, a frantic scramble, a saddle pad catching the wind like a pirate flag.

Then came the cry.
From somewhere across the warm-up ring, in agonizing slow motion:
"WE HAVE A RUUUUUUUUUUUUNAWAAAAY!!"

Heads whipped around.
Parents clutched their children.
No one knows their true athletic potential until they hear the words, 'Hey... isn't that your horse?'
You can train for years, lift weights, run marathons... but nothing unlocks your final form like seeing your horse loose on the showgrounds.
A woman dropped her tall Caramel Macchiato with extra whip, and ran.

It was her horse.
Of course it was her horse.
The same horse who, just this morning, had refused to walk past a puddle.
Now galloping with the chaotic grace of a drunk pegasus.

And she, who normally needed three reminders to pick up the canter, became a heat-seeking missile with a lead rope.

Gone was the woman who once needed encouragement to "be a little quicker off the aids."

In her place:
Jason Bourne with breeches.
A suburban gazelle.
A tactical unit fueled solely by sheer, primal horror.

She hurdled hay bales and small children.
She slid under a sponsors banner like an action hero escaping an explosion.
She parkoured off a mounting block like she'd trained her whole life for this single, stupid moment.

The horse zigged. She zagged.
The crowd gasped.
Someone’s Great Aunt Cheryl fainted near the Porta-Potties.

And just when it seemed the gods of chaos would win,
she launched herself, full Superman form, grabbed the reins, skidded fifteen feet across the gravel, and stuck the landing like an Olympic gymnast with an unpaid vet bill.

Silence.
A single folding chair toppled in the breeze.
Then, scattered applause.

She stood up, hair full of footing, eyes wild, holding her horse like a Viking brandishing a captured enemy.

Some say she never even warmed up after that.
She just dusted herself off, tacked up, saluted the judge, and went straight down centerline, and pulled off the best test of her life.

All we know is you don’t choose to be a hero.
Sometimes, your horse chooses for you.

04/27/2025

Little pre ride trail hand walking and grazing to get the lay of the land, perfect spring ride on a Saturday and a post ride grazing session. Love spending time with the youngsters and getting them out, confident and ready for show season! 😍 Very grateful for the ride on this super special and exciting youngster ❤️

04/15/2025

Baby horses of all ages and sizes! 🥰🥰🥰

03/31/2025

Monday Musings - trail rides/hacks. Whats your favorite type of weather for a nice trail ride? Whats the best time of year in your mind? And better yet, whats your favorite place you've gotten to go on a trail ride?