About Andi
Andi is a dressage trainer dedicated to developing horses and riders through thoughtful, correct, and welfare-focused training. Her work blends classical principles with a modern understanding of equine biomechanics, creating a program that prioritizes both performance and long-term soundness.
Andi has been dedicated to dressage since childhood, building her foundation through years of disciplined riding and competition. As a Young Rider, she represented her region at the North American Young Rider Championships—a Junior Olympic event—in 2004, 2005, and 2007.
Her training has been shaped by an exceptional group of internationally respected riders, judges, and trainers, including Carole Grant, Sue Blinks, Jan Ebeling, Lilo Fore, Debbie McDonald, Conrad Schumacher, Jochen Hippenstiel, Eckart Meyners, Kathy Connelly, and Arthur Kottas.
She holds USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals, reflecting a career built on correct, progressive training through the highest levels of the sport.
Andi has competed from Young Riders through Grand Prix, with top finishes at Regional Championships and the US Dressage Finals, as well as international CDI competitions in Wellington and Tryon.
Her program supports horses at every stage of development, from foundational groundwork through Grand Prix, with each training plan tailored to the individual horse and rider.
Her competition record:
5th place at the Markel Young Horse and Developing horse championships at Developing Grand Prix in 2013
2021 Region 2 Open Intermediare I Reserve Champion
2021 Qualified and Competed at US Finals in KY at Intermediare I
2019 Qualified and Competed at US Finals at GP and GP Freestyle placing 7th and 8th in the country
2020 Region 2 Open Grand Prix Freestyle Champion and Reserve Grand Prix Champion
2020 Tryon CDI 4th Place Grand Prix
Competed international CDI Grand Prix in Wellington,FL in the 2020 season
Training Philosophy:
At the core of Andi’s work is the belief that correct rider position and biomechanics are essential to clear, effective communication with the horse.
She continues her education through her work with Katherine Lowry and the Balance Through Movement Method, refining rider awareness, stability, and feel in the saddle.
Her training emphasizes:
- Clarity and relaxation over force
- Developing strength without tension
- Supporting horses that are willing, confident, and physically comfortable in their work
Andi is committed to ongoing education and regularly studies emerging therapies and approaches that support equine comfort, soundness, and longevity. Her focus is always on identifying and resolving sources of discomfort rather than working through resistance.
She also has experience with the TRT Method, supporting horses that struggle with anxiety, tension, or spooking, and helping them develop confidence and reliability.