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

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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 Lessons

Have a lesson at your barn, in real-time wherever it may be, with a virtual lesson!

All you need is a video platform, such as FaceTime or Pivo, sufficient internet speed, and Bluetooth headphones to connect the call’s sound to your ears.

The cost of a 1 hour Virtual lesson with Laura is $85

Video Critique

Feeling a little stuck? Do you sometimes question what to work on? This is a quick and easy way for anyone who wants some guidance. I will provide evaluative commentary, useful tips, and 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.