Dressage Training
Mobile Instruction and Clinics
Offering lessons throughout the San Diego area. Located in the foothills of the Cuyamaca mountains in East San Diego County. I welcome dressage students of all ages and skill levels. Available for clinics locally and nationally.
~ Elizabeth Johnson
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“… I’ve learned and understood much better the mechanics of collection and importance of correct seat. Elizabeth’s directions were very clear and specific. She helped me to achieve significant improvement in effectiveness of my hands and leg cues. On top of that her patience and cheerful, pleasant attitude made the whole experience more enjoyable.” ~ Maggie
What’s New?
Clinic & Show Info, Updates, Horses
Finally new updates on web site!!!!
It has been way too long since I have really given my web site attention!! I hope to keep it up to date with the latest info and what is coming up!
Artisan dressage highlights of late include;
I gave a very successful test riding clinic where 16 riders came to Peppertree Farms in Poway to ride their 2015 test of choice and work to perfect it! It was great fun and some have requested we do another!I attended both of the new test clinics put on by SD-CDS and CDS, continuing to focus on my continuing education and how I can better prepare my students.
I continue my teaching tours of San Diego County and have enjoyed having Peppertree Farms as my home away from home as it is a lovely facility and such great people!
This coming week some students are attending Dressage Affaire! I am excited as this is the kick off of the show season for many. My young horse Leo will be attending as the camp mascot.
Benefit Clinic for Cheryl Erpelding!!!
Clinic given by Elizabeth Johnson, USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, to help Cheryl Erpelding (of California Riding Magazine ) pay medical costs for her Lymphedema surgery. Auditors welcome!
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Start time 8 am
At Peppertree Farms LLC
15015 Lucidi Farms Way, Poway, California 92064
Riders of all levels welcome! Sign up ASAP!$75 per lesson approx 45–60 min *No trailer in fee, Auditors welcome – donations encouraged (bring our own chair!)
Other Exciting donations include a SILENT AUCTION for Breedings from Stallions from Brass Ring Equine & Animal Communication session from Brigitte Noel, and more!!!
If you want to help Cheryl but cannot come go
to http://www.gofundme.com/8ewey0
—– UPDATE —–
Elizabeth Johnson donated entire clinic day money to help me pay for my upcoming surgery for lymphedema. — with Elizabeth Johnson and Molly Kaster.
Stephanie Bauer riding Teri Walsh’s mare Tango in the Benefit Dressage Clinic with Elizabeth Johnson
Del Mar National Dressage Week is here!
We are excited to be heading to Del Mar for this show. Ellie, Joleen and I will be showing. Below are our ride times. I hope some of you can come join us! Be sure to send me a text and let me know you are coming or there!
Thurs:
10:04 Ellie 3rd level test 1 Duarte Arena
Friday:
11:27 Elizabeth Prix St Georges San Diego Arena
4:10 Ellie 3rd 3 Duarte Arena
Sat:
8:45 Elizabeth PSG San Diego Arena
4:16 Joleen PSG San Diego Arena
4:24 Ellie 3rd-3 Duarte Arena
Sun:
3:20 Joleen Freestyle Del Mar Arena
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Philosophy
My goal as an instructor is to foster creative thought processes and training strategies that allow us to realize how we can make clearer aids creating less tension between horse and rider while maintaining quality balanced work.
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Students
Show Results, Tips & Resources
Show News!!
September is a busy month. We just had the So. California Junior Championships in Del Mar and it was a great weekend! Samantha on Way To Flashy (Lucjan) were Champions of their division, 1st level 18 -21!!!! And Veronica on Ramblin Man (Rambo) had lovely rides in a big division coming in 5th, Training level! We are so proud of these girls who both had a tough year with time off and came back like they did!!!
2011 RAAC and SD Chapter Show results
Samantha and Lucjan (Way Too Flashy)1st level 66% & 63% 1st and 2nd. Pam Schachter on Millenium (Milo) 65% PSG 3rd RAAC. Karen Harper and Revance 69% 1st level RAAC 4th place. Pam Tarrel and Urbana 1st level 59% and should have been higher on a very nice test. Joleen Schultz 59% 4th level RAAC 2nd place. Katie and I had a blast helping all of them!!!! We DO have the nicest group. 🙂
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by Jessica Johnson
“Thank you to owner/trainers Elizabeth Johnson and Katie Johnson for organizing the 8-horse adjusting clinic today at Artisan Dressage in El Cajon. I am continually impressed with how you both look at the whole horse for possible sources of discomfort, both inside & out. You gals, your horses, and your clients ROCK!”
– Dawn Fletcher / Equine Chiropractor