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Welcome to German Dressage where we make our success your success!
We offer classical dressage training for all levels and abilities based on the principles of the German Riding System. We know that each horse and rider are
unique, so our training programs are tailored to focus on the individual while at the same time emphasizing correct riding - solid seat position and the riding basics.
Our program offers training for the individual and the horse, from starting the
young horse to Grand Prix, from individual training sessions to
full-time packages, it all depends what your goals are. Do you want to compete to win or progress at home? Do you want to campaign a young horse?
Whatever the dream, we will create the perfect program for you.
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Clinics
Jennifer and Jürgen are well known for their informative teaching styles. With over 45 combined years of experience training both horses and riders to FEI levels, Jennifer and Jürgen can teach a diversity of horses and riders. Their insight and positive comments enable riders to improve quickly and keep on improving once they return home. Jennifer and Jürgen are available for clinics throughout the US and Canada.
"With each lesson I watched, it was great to see horses improve before my eyes. Listening to Jürgen and Jennifer coaching, each thing they said made sense, and I could see the horses reacting as the riders followed their instruction. At the end of each lesson, I loved how they graciously entertained questions from both the rider and the audience. I learned a great deal watching a variety of horses at different levels."
- Gillian Ryan, 2007 German Dressage Clinic |
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In Hand Training
Our German Dressage team is highly skilled in handling young horses. We also host Keurings each year for the German Oldenburg
and Rheinland Pfalz-Saar Verbands, NA/WPN-KWPN, and SWBNA (Swedish Breed Association). Our training programs are tailored to fit your needs, be it a well-mannered companion, presenting your young horse or stallion at a keuring, or a breed show. |
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Starting the Young Horse
Our Young Horse Program begins with of a combination of getting your youngster accustomed to its surroundings, grooming, and ground work. Once this is established, we condition the young horse through basic lunge work in our 60ft round pen. When ready, we work as a team to back the young horse and then begin the early stages of training. Our riders are highly experienced with young horses and ensure your horse develops the confidence he needs to become a willing and trustworthy companion.
"Jennifer and Jürgen are masters of their craft and have produced amazing results with “ALL” of my young horses. And every word is true!!! I cannot thank them enough for all the wonderful work they have done with/for my animals and my education as well".
- Jeri Bonesteele |
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Campaigning of Talented Young Horses Through FEI Levels
Our experienced riders will manage and campaign your talented young horse through the levels.
Be it the Materiale breed classes or the Young Horse FEI Program, we will bring out the best in your youngster so he can blossom to the top of his class. We handle youngsters who are sales prospects as well as future long-time partners. It's also possible to have your talented youngster exclusively campaigned by USEF Long-Listed rider Jennifer Hoffmann. |
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Adult Amateur and Junior Rider Programs
We welcome riders of all abilities, levels and all aspirations. If you want to be in the show ring, make it to championships, or just enjoy the art of riding dressage in our backyard, we invite every rider to experience this magnificent sport.
"I originally came to RLA in 2005 for layup and rehabilitation of my injured horse. When I saw the high quality of correct training, the beauty of the facility
and met the wonderful clients, I knew I had found "home". Jürgen and Jennifer Hoffmann not only helped me bring my injured horse back from a devastating injury,
they helped me keep him sound and compete him successfully through 2nd level. Since then, with the help of the Hoffmann's, I have purchased a new and wonderful young
horse that we will take up the levels together. Whether you just want correct training based on the Training Scale or you aspire to great success in the show ring,
I highly recommend German Dressage!"
- Julianna Newell |
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The Competition Rider
This program is tailored for the competitive rider who is preparing for upcoming championships both national and international. We have a solid track record of coaching riders to successful placings at USEF National Championships, NAYRC Championships, USDF Horse-of-the-Year placings and the prestigious FEI World Cup. We will create a program to manage and coach you at all qualifying competitions so that you are poised to reach your dream. |
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Sale Horses
We offer a few training spots for sales horses. These horses are either in our Young Horse program or another training program while marketing them for sale for their owners. We have an excellent reputation among our colleagues and other riders for selling top-quality sporthorses. |
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