Dressage is a pathway to becoming a skilled communicator with your horse and honing your riding abilities to the next level. It is the art of finesse in horsemanship, you’ll master the art of balance, control, and precision, all while building an incredible bond with your pony. The Scales of Training serve as a valuable framework for evaluating the quality of a horse’s way of going in various movements. They provide a structured approach for riders, judges, and spectators to assess the performance.  

Dressage isn’t just for those aiming for Olympic gold. Whether you’re interested in show jumping, or cross-country, or just want to improve your overall skills, dressage offers a solid foundation. It’s like the backbone of equestrian sports, enhancing your horse’s agility and responsiveness to your cues. We use this to prepare our members for competitions and to improve their flatwork.

At Peak we are very lucky to have Holly Lucas as our Dressage Coach. Back in the day Holly was a member of Peak Pony Club, she was selected for the Pony Club rider development pathway 2015/16 as one of six riders selected nationally, only two of which were selected for Dressage, and has passed her Pony Club exams up to AH standard. Holly is an active BD Dressage rider, BHSAI qualified, a British Dressage UKCC Level 2 Accredited Coach and is an enthusiastic, fun and patient coach. She is excellent with all ages and abilities of rider and our members have progressed well under her instruction competing at Area competitions.

Monthly dressage training is held at the fabulous Copper Beeches Farm (Chelford Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7TL) and can be booked through Horse Events, keep an eye out for the next training sessions.