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Students
| Serenity Farm Dressage |
| Contact Us: michele@serenityfarmdressage.com |
Some SFD students and their "blurbs" are posted here...
Working with Michele has been a wonderful experience. Her ability
to see the problems and needs of each individual student and
their horse is incredible. She not only sees the problems, but
works you through the steps to fix them. Michele's knowledge and
attention to details has already been proven in the improved
success of her students.
to see the problems and needs of each individual student and
their horse is incredible. She not only sees the problems, but
works you through the steps to fix them. Michele's knowledge and
attention to details has already been proven in the improved
success of her students.
Caren Vandergrift and Dancer's Dream
(Dancer)
(Dancer)
train. Allie King currently had her horse at Michele's and had told me about a
times to try River, a cute little thoroughbred. He was great and I very much
During the summer of 07 I was horseless and looking for something young to
wanted to buy him but he had an ankle injury and needed a home that
required very little riding, with a crushed heart my search continued. Finally, I
stumbled across an amazing 3 year old at a barn where I kept my pervious
horses. January 08 I purchased Benny. Since then I have been taking
lessons with Michele every week. She has been so great working with my
young horse. She has really helped me get him to where I want him. Michele
has raised my expectations for what my horse is capable of doing, and I push
him everyday to remind him what we learned in our lessons. Benny and I have
achieved more than I thought in a short amount of time. I am very excited to
see what she will teach us in the future.
times to try River, a cute little thoroughbred. He was great and I very much
During the summer of 07 I was horseless and looking for something young to
wanted to buy him but he had an ankle injury and needed a home that
required very little riding, with a crushed heart my search continued. Finally, I
stumbled across an amazing 3 year old at a barn where I kept my pervious
horses. January 08 I purchased Benny. Since then I have been taking
lessons with Michele every week. She has been so great working with my
young horse. She has really helped me get him to where I want him. Michele
has raised my expectations for what my horse is capable of doing, and I push
him everyday to remind him what we learned in our lessons. Benny and I have
achieved more than I thought in a short amount of time. I am very excited to
see what she will teach us in the future.
Julia Stephens and Bennington (Benny)
My really neat quarter-horse Magic is an all-around horse, and great for what I
do, but sometimes I think he would rather be cutting cows.
Even though I love dressage, getting good scores on my naturally down hill boy,
has been, well, kind of depressing.
Since I have been taking from Michele, my scores have really improved, my
confidence has improved and now I get comments like"nicely balanced"and
beautiful gates".
I have come in second at my last two novice level recognised events. I held on
my dressage score.
Michele is positive, direct and really knows her stuff.
Besides knowing dressage inside and out, she also competed successfully at
eventing so she knows that world also.
Good for me, and good for others like jumpers or hunters who want to cross-train.
Thank you Michele!
do, but sometimes I think he would rather be cutting cows.
Even though I love dressage, getting good scores on my naturally down hill boy,
has been, well, kind of depressing.
Since I have been taking from Michele, my scores have really improved, my
confidence has improved and now I get comments like"nicely balanced"and
beautiful gates".
I have come in second at my last two novice level recognised events. I held on
my dressage score.
Michele is positive, direct and really knows her stuff.
Besides knowing dressage inside and out, she also competed successfully at
eventing so she knows that world also.
Good for me, and good for others like jumpers or hunters who want to cross-train.
Thank you Michele!
Mary Burrows and WW Black Magic (Magic)
Lyn Myers and Tucker
I was given a cute QH horse named Tucker, who had been “yard-art” for many
years. I had recently lost my gentle giant Belgian, Beau, with the world’s best
disposition. Along comes this little Palomino guy, with attitude, independence
and mostly no training plus no desire to acquire a work ethic. We floundered
together for quite some time. (a few laughs in between)
We needed HELP! Dana introduced me to Michele and our good fortune, she
accepted the challenge. Tucker is her first QH – who’d have thought with her
background that she’d even be interested in taking us on. Her clarity, patience,
problem-solving abilities, and knowledge, coupled with discipline, have been a
god-send for us both. Tucker loves her and is enjoying his new job - he has
grown into a handsome and kind horse…and, I am learning how to ride, finally,
@ 57. THX, Michele, for being a great (diversified) teacher!
years. I had recently lost my gentle giant Belgian, Beau, with the world’s best
disposition. Along comes this little Palomino guy, with attitude, independence
and mostly no training plus no desire to acquire a work ethic. We floundered
together for quite some time. (a few laughs in between)
We needed HELP! Dana introduced me to Michele and our good fortune, she
accepted the challenge. Tucker is her first QH – who’d have thought with her
background that she’d even be interested in taking us on. Her clarity, patience,
problem-solving abilities, and knowledge, coupled with discipline, have been a
god-send for us both. Tucker loves her and is enjoying his new job - he has
grown into a handsome and kind horse…and, I am learning how to ride, finally,
@ 57. THX, Michele, for being a great (diversified) teacher!
Kitty Jungkind and Kobi
Michele has really helped me in my transition from a
smaller horse to Kobi, my American Warmblood. Michele
helped me select Kobi, going with me to try him in
Oklahoma City and recommending I purchase him. He
has turned out to be a great horse for me! I really
appreciate Michele’s attention, patience and support as I
learn to ride Kobi’s canter, sit his big trot and keep him
on the bit. Being an adult before beginning to ride at all
(much less ride dressage) presents different challenges
and Michele is able to help me meet them. I am seeing
the results of our hard work as Kobi and I get good
scores in the lower level tests at the local schooling
shows. I look forward to continuing to improve as a rider
as I work with Michele.
smaller horse to Kobi, my American Warmblood. Michele
helped me select Kobi, going with me to try him in
Oklahoma City and recommending I purchase him. He
has turned out to be a great horse for me! I really
appreciate Michele’s attention, patience and support as I
learn to ride Kobi’s canter, sit his big trot and keep him
on the bit. Being an adult before beginning to ride at all
(much less ride dressage) presents different challenges
and Michele is able to help me meet them. I am seeing
the results of our hard work as Kobi and I get good
scores in the lower level tests at the local schooling
shows. I look forward to continuing to improve as a rider
as I work with Michele.
| Congrats to Tucker who has moved on to a new career...at Graceland!! Tucker has been chosen to replace the palomino that has always had a place at Elvis' home. We are all very proud of him and blessed to have been part of the journey! |
Pam Rayl and Airborne
