Dressage & Horsemanship Training
A freelance trainer based in Montrose, Colorado, I travel to your barn for training and clinics. Travel fee may apply depending on distance.
60 minute private: $100| 30 minute private: $70
60 minute semi-private (2 riders) $70
60 minute group lesson (3 riders) $50
Riding Instruction
Riders of all ages and levels are welcome!
Lessons are tailored to what you and your horse are capable of in that moment.
Build trust and respect for a harmonious partnership.
Horsemanship
Ground and under-saddle training
Roundpen and natural horsemanship
Long-lining
Introducing young or green horses to Dressage
Advanced dressage through the FEI levels
On Site Dressage Clinics with Laura
Clinic Focus
With a focus on rider position, dressage and horsemanship, Laura works to:
Improve the relationship between horse and rider
Improve the riders balance and position
Correction of certain behavioral issues
Improve the horses movements and balance
Virtual Coaching
Laura will provide evaluative commentary, useful tips, an helpful exercises to ensure that you and your horse are on the right track!
Send a video of up to 15 minutes in length. Include a brief paragraph describing what you'd like Laura to focus upon, whether it be a specific training issue or simply the process of improving your riding or relationship with your horse!
The cost for Laura's evaluation of your riding video is $45.00
Step 1. Pay for your virtual coaching
Please pay in advance through Paypal to Lauragillmer@icloud.com or Venmo @laura-gillmer before submitting any video links.
Step 2. Email Laura your riding video and a description of the area of focus.
Videos should up to 15 minutes in length. Laura will review your video and return a critique along with recommendations and suggested exercises.
Tips for Filming
Be careful to choose a filming location that has a minimum of background interference.
Make appropriate adjustments for lighting, whether filming indoor or outdoor.
Preplan your ride to be sure you fulfill the objectives of your submission.
DO make clear your prioritization of problems and training issues.
Please DON'T talk during your ride and film the ride continuously (in one take).
DO have fun!