Trainer Merryl Vines has been developing horses and riders in the dressage discipline for over 20 years. Focusing on the well-being, care and happiness of the horse, understanding the rider and then designing a workable program to guide both through the levels and their journey together. With national competitive experience through FEI and many Horse of the Year awards, Merryl competes and coaches every year, but also welcomes students and riders who do not wish to compete. Her training is based on the German system having worked with many masters of the system including Conrad Schumacher for the past 5 years.

Merryl Vines riding Don Perignon. WEC 2004 1st level Champion. Median 2004 scores 74% Training and 72.6% 1st level. Dressage Horse of the Year 7th place Training level, 4th place 1st level, 2004. Owner: Rebecca Chatfield/Simpatico Sporthorses

• Monthly Rates

  • Training (rides or lessons) : 3 Days/Week - $350.00
  • Training 4 Days/Week = 16 Rides/Month - $450.00
  • Training 5 Days/Week = 20 Rides/Month - $550.00
  • Individual Rides scheduled in advance - $25.00/Each

• Lesson Rates

  • At Pumpkin Farm, Private $50.00
  • Traveling rate (Kirkland), Private $70.00
  • Haul in fee - $30.00