Dressage has always played a fundamental role in Joanna’s training approach. She believes a complete understanding and application of the basics translate to any discipline. Joanna teaches and trains with a patient and kind approach; placing emphasis on correct position of the rider, complete understanding of the use of the aids, knowledge of the biomechanics of the horse and ultimately developing clear communication between horse and rider.

 

Joanna has ridden, trained and competed in dressage through the Grand Prix level and ridden, trained and competed in eventing through the Preliminary level.

 

Joanna began riding at the age of seven after moving into the horse-friendly community of Thousand Oaks, California. Her riding foundation was formed by combining an equitation and over-fences education from the prestigious Foxfield Riding Academy in Westlake Village, California, along with countless hours spent riding in the open fields and canyons of the Conejo Valley.

 

Her passion for horses inspired her to never pass up an opportunity to get involved in any “horsey” activities that were presented. This open minded approach led to a well-rounded education that includes dressage, eventing, hunter/jumper, gymkhana, trail, schooling race horses, driven dressage, combined driving and even riding in parades. Every horse in Joanna’s life provided the opportunity for growth and understanding; and, allowed Joanna to develop insight into analysis of the equine as an individual and develop each to their own potential.

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

USDF L Program Graduate with Distinction

USDF Gold Medalist

USDF Silver Medalist

USDF Bronze Medalist

USDF Silver Freestyle Medalist

Coach of USDF Gold, Gold MFS, Silver, Silver MFS, Bronze & Bronze MFS Medalist.

Coached clients to Championships w/IHA, ENYDCTA, CDA, NEDA & LIDCTA

Multiple "Trainer of the Year" Awards for FEI and Musical Freestyle

 

2016 – With Royal Tourmalet SPF (“Artie”)

GRAND CHAMPION STALLION – GAIG/USDF Breeders Championship Series

     East Coast Final at Dressage at Devon

RES NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION – USEF Young Horse Division

CHAMPION - USEF Zone 2, Dressage Sport Horse Breeding - Mature Horse

RES CHAMPION - USEF Zone 2, Dressage Sport Horse Breeding -  Materiale

CHAMPION STALLION - VADA/NoVA, Morven Park, VA

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2015 – With Royal Tourmalet SPF (“Artie”)

CHAMPION – Dressage at Devon, Born in the USA Stallions

CHAMPION – Dressage at Devon, Robert Miller Memorial Perpetual Trophy

CHAMPION - USEF Zone 2, Training Level

CHAMPION - USEF Zone 2, DSHB Materiale

RES NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION – USEF Training Level

CHAMPION - NEDA Year End, DSHB Materiale, 4/5 YO Stallions

CHAMPION - ENYDCTA Year End, Open Training Level

CHAMPION - ENYDCTA Year End, Masters Division

CHAMPION - CDA Year End, Open Training Level

CHAMPION - MAHB Year End, DSHB Mature Horse

CHAMPION - AWS Year End Dressage Sport Horse Breeding

CHAMPION - AWS Year End Dressage Materiale

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Year End, Open Training Level

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Year End, Materiale

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Year End, Recognized Show Series

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Year End, Overall High Score

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Year End, Silver Bit

Scores over 80% in DSHB, Materiale & Training Level

Earned Qualifying Scores, Markel/USEF 4 YO Young Horse Championships

 

2014 – With Royal Tourmalet SPF (“Artie”)

CHAMPION – Dressage at Devon, Born in the USA Materiale, 3 YO Stallions

NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION - USEF Materiale

RES NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION - USEF, Dressage Sport Horse Breeding

CHAMPION - USEF Zone 2 Materiale

CHAMPION - USEF Zone 2 Dressage Sport Horse Breeding

CHAMPION - NEDA Year End 3 YO Dressage Sport Horse Breeding

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Year End Open Training Level

CHAMPION - AWS Year End Dressage Sport Horse Breeding

CHAMPION - AWS Year End Dressage Sport Horse Breeding, Materiale

CHAMPION - AWS Year End Dressage Materiale

 

2014 – With Longinsel (“Eli”)

CHAMPION - USEF Zone 2, First Level

RES CHAMPION - USEF Zone 2, Training Level

CHAMPION - USDF/All Breeds, Open Training Level

CHAMPION - USDF Vintage Award, Open Training Level

CHAMPION - NEDA Year End, Open Training Level

FOURTH PLACE - NEDA Year End, Open First Level

CHAMPION - ENYDCTA Year End, Open Training Level

CHAMPION - ENYDCTA Year End, Open First Level

CHAMPION - ENYDCTA Year End, Masters Division

CHAMPION - CDCTA Year End, Open Training Level

CHAMPION - CDCTA Year End, Open First Level

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Year End, Open First Level

CHAMPION - LIDCTA High Score - Intro to Fourth Level

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Overall Open High Score

 

2013 – With Longinsel (“Eli”)

CHAMPION - NEDA Training Level Sweepstakes

CHAMPION - ENYDCTA Year End, Open Training Level

CHAMPION - ENYDCTA Year End, Masters Division

CHAMPION - LIDCTA Year End, Open Training Level

 

Pre 2013

CHAMPION - CDS USDF FS - Open 4th Level, Marco - 2006

CHAMPION - USDF All Breed, Open Training Level, Solitaire - 2001