Dressage Training
German National Certified Trainer
British Horse Society Certified Trainer
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Meet our Trainer Erin
Dressage riding in San Juan Capistrano
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Meet our Trainer Erin
Social Media & Sales/Leases
Meet our Trainer Erin
Learn about our highly qualified Dressage trainer Erin O'Steen.
Social Media & Sales/Leases
Social Media & Sales/Leases
Social Media & Sales/Leases
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Erin's Career
The Beginning
- Erin Osteen began riding at nine years old in Orange County, California.
- She began competing in Three-Day Eventing, Pony Hunters, and Dressage. She qualified for the Arabian Horse Association's national competition at second level; placing in the top 5 at regionals before the age of 15.
Education
- Year long program at the Talland School of Equitation in England.
- Formal education of equine anatomy, physiology, first aid, and barn management.
- Classroom training and riding instruction in dressage and jumping in Germany.
Training in Germany
- Erin continued her training and education at the International Academy for Equestrian Studies in Warendorf, Germany.
- Interned at Hengstation Pape, which is world renowned for starting international quality horses and breeding programs with famous Stallions (San Remo, Weltissimo, Davingon, Del Piero, Florianus, and Riverman).
- Trained with Leo Glatz, former Reitmaster of the Landgestuet Marbach, a German government sponsored training and breeding facility
Accomplishments & Credentials
- Graduated at top of her class and was awarded the designation of Certified Trainer by the British Horse Society.
- Earned her National Trainer certification issued by German Equestrian Federation, qualifying her to train and teach beginners to FEI.
- Training and clinics with German training masters Stephan Kiesewetter and Peter Borggreve, as well as U.S. "O" (Olympic level) judge Alex Steiner, and FEI competitor David Wightman.
- She has brought along many California Dressage Society (CDS) junior champions and is active in the Orange County Interscholastic Equestrian League (OCIEL) program with her students where she twice earned the honor of Trainer of the Year.
Goal as a Trainer
A horse’s affection can be elicited with kindness, but their respect can only be earned. Horses respect people who train them confidently and well, with a seat that feels harmoniously in tune with the horse’s body; who communicates with peaceful command, and who encourages the horse to develop while never pushing them too far.
As a dressage trainer, Erin strives to create a harmonious relationship between rider and horse.
Through her systematic training philosophy, she believes it is most important to bestow positive experiences upon the horse, which creates optimal conditions for horse and rider to experience this relationship.
What We Offer
Training consists of a combination of:
- Trainer rides
- Lessons
- Lunging
- Trail rides
- Barn walks
- Turnout
- Hand-walk
It all depends on the need of the horse and rider.
Facilities
Outdoor Arenas
Outdoor Arenas
Outdoor Arenas
Two Outdoor Arenas; watered and groomed twice daily to create the best footing.
Cross-ties
Outdoor Arenas
Outdoor Arenas
Outside cross-ties (with coverings) for tacking up horses and separate section for bathing.
Lunging arena
Outdoor Arenas
Turn-out arenas
Round pen for lunging.
Turn-out arenas
Turn-out arenas
Turn-out arenas
There are two turn-outs on the property.
Walker
Turn-out arenas
Tack-Room
There is an automatic walker on the property for all to use.
Tack-Room
Turn-out arenas
Tack-Room
Tack room where all personalized tack (ie. boots, helmets, saddles, bridles, pads etc.) can be stored. Located in close proximity to cross-ties for easy access.
Horses for Sale & Lease/ Recently Sold
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
Recently Sold: Felix
2007 Imported Oldenburg Gelding at 16h
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
Recently Sold: Reintegro
Azteca, 2019 Gelding at 14.1 hands
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
Recently Sold: Mecano
PRE, 2009 Gelding at 15.3 hands
4th level