Daneswood Dressage is run by Freelance Grand Prix dressage trainer Leonie Smith who has had top placing at the National Championships up to PSG and competed her self trained horse Caitano up to Inter II. Having qualified for over 40 Regional and National championships with several different horses she has the experience to know how to really help you and your horse. Leonie trains a wonderful variety of clients including nervous or disabled riders, to riders looking to compete at Nationals. With an open minded training approach according to your horses needs, Leonie is enthusiastic about passing on her knowledge to achieve excellent results whether you have a wonderful hairy cob or a top class warmblood. Contact Leonie to learn the secret of correct training and precise postural alignment that will really work for you and your horse!
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Leonie has a passion for teaching and really enjoys passing on the knowledge she has gained from many top riders and trainers. It is always so satisfying when someone is struggling to achieve something with their horse to be able to help them work it out. Please have a look at the livery & training section for more details and have a look at the reference page and guest book for comments from current clients about their experience of Daneswood. Leonie also does a number of clinics locally so if you are interested in her coming to your yard then please contact Leonie. Daneswood is also holding a number of riding club events including dressage to music days and training days. OFFER - FREE LESSON IF YOU ORGANIZE A CLINIC AT YOUR YARD Contact Leonie for details
Leonie is sponsored by Equine Physiotherapist SUE PALMER who makes regular trips to Daneswood which you are welcome to bring your horse along to. It is through Sue that Leonie became a member of the Intelligent Horsemanship Association. This has added another dimension to Leonie's training and she really enjoys his training methods. Help improve your horses comfort and performance with her fabulous treatments. Sue will also treat people as there is no point sorting your horse out and then sitting crookedly yourself!
Leonie is also lucky enough to be sponsored by Lindsay Wilcox Reed from Equipilates who will now be doing regular clinics at Daneswood. If you're looking to improve your riding and achieve more with your horse then Lindsay can help! Equipilates helps riders- just like you- to be more balanced, supple, effective and elegant. Position is everything in riding- oh, plus technique, timing and FEEL. Equipilates teaches precisely that.
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Leonie is currently looking for schooling, competition and sale liveries. Her high standards ensure that each horse reaches the best of its potential without being forced to perform before it is strong enough. Leonie has trained several horses to advanced level and has a great deal of competition experience. If you think you have a horse that may have some potential then please give Leonie a call to discuss.
Horses can also be taken for short periods for schooling to accelerate the learning process for both you and your horse. Consistent training from Leonie can really help if your horse is struggling with a particular problem. or can be great for preparing for that big show.
Leonie also offers a deluxe sale livery which includes a makeover for you horse, professional photos to be taken and a video clip showing your horses best potential to prospective buyers. Horses are plaited and presented to each client making sure that the perfect match is found for your horse.
Leonie can produce unique floorplans and music for your very own freestyle. Making sure we highlight your horses’ strengths and find music that really lifts and impresses your horse's movement. Leonie has created freestyles that have won at Regional level and been placed at National level. Her freestyles have also won at Para Grade IV international shows and won at JFEI level in Wicklow Ireland. Soloman (pictured left) achieved scores of up to 81% with Leonie's music so if you want to have music the judges really love then call Leonie to get a freestyle made.
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