Partnership Through Compassion & Understanding
Your horse’s well-being is the foundation for lasting success. Experience a transformative journey where progress is measured not just by achievements, but by trust, a welfare-first approach, and joy you build together.
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Lessons: Virtual or In-Person
Experience a consent-based approach to dressage that enhances both performance and partnership. Sessions are designed to meet you and your horse where you are at, from foundational groundwork to Grand Prix. Each session builds on the last, ensuring steady, sustainable progress that respects your horse’s mental and physical abilities, and long term well-being.
Colt Starting: A Start for Life
For horses 4 years and up: Give your young horse the best possible beginning with our compassionate, methodical colt-starting program. Over the course of six to twelve months, we guide your horse through a slow, thoughtful process that prioritizes their physical and mental well-being. This approach lays the foundation for a lifetime of success, built on trust and mutual respect.
Programs for Compromised Horses
Whether your horse is recovering from injury or dealing with chronic physical issues, our specialized training programs provide the care and attention they need to thrive. With a depth of knowledge and experience in various genetic disorders and performance based trauma we develop tailored plans that consider your horse’s specific challenges, helping them regain confidence, strength, and a sense of well-being when possible.
Consultations for Breeders and Buyers
Buying or breeding a horse is a life-changing event. Make informed decisions with expert, unbiased consultation services. Whether you’re looking to breed a healthy, sound horse or seeking the perfect equine partner for life, receive guidance that helps you avoid common pitfalls of poor genetics and unsound breeding practices. Our priority and passion is supporting you in finding or producing a horse that can live a sustainably long, functionally healthy, and fulfilling life.
Stop Struggling With:
Seeing your horse not progressing as expected, leaving you frustrated and unsure of your next steps.
Feeling disillusioned with training methods that prioritize results over the horse’s well-being.
Worrying that your horse’s physical limitations are preventing them from reaching their full potential.
Don't let this define your dressage journey.
There is a path forward that is both ethical and effective. Leave these struggles behind and embrace a training approach that honors your horse’s needs while achieving your goals.
From Groundwork to Grand Prix: Consent Based Success
Clarity and Confidence
Find a deep understanding what your horse needs and how to communicate with them effectively. Gain the skills and confidence to create a harmonious partnership where both you and your horse feel understood and valued.
A Healthy, Happy Horse
Advocate for, manage, or improve your horse's physical and mental well-being.
Reaching New Heights Together
With a solid foundation built on trust and empathy, you and your horse can redefine success on your own terms. Whether it’s advancing up the levels or simply enjoying your time together, our training ensures that every step forward is a shared victory.
TESTIMONIALS
When I moved to NC from New Jersey in 2006, LKN dressage was the closest to my new home (at an hour away) and I boarded my mare there. I never left. I learned so much from Elaine about how to PROPERLY care for a horse (something my former trainer in NJ didn’t bother to teach me). Thanks to her, I also have learned how to be a confident rider. I can’t say enough good things about Elaine and her facility. If you want to board your horse and get the peace of mind that comes with knowing your equine partner is getting the best possible care, then LKN Dressage is the place you should look into.
Marie Ottogalli
Elaine, and everyone at LKN Dressage, make this just not another stable but a family who all care & supports each other. Not to mention that Elaine treats every horse as her own. Care at LKN is wonderful and after 40 years of boarding horses throughout the U.S., I’m a very picky & educated customer. Feed, turnout, ring, everyday attention to care, fellow boarders, along with Elaine being a top Grand Prix trainer, make this barn the very best!
Joann Dobbins
There are many things to recommend about Lake Norman Dressage Center, but what I appreciate most about Elaine as a trainer is her adaptability. She has the rare gift of seamlessly adjusting her teaching technique to the level needed by the individual riding student, no matter if it is a beginner or advanced rider. From hands-on techniques and visual images to accessible language, Elaine always finds the appropriate way to help her students connect with their horses and improve their abilities in the saddle. Her focus on horsemanship and her deep care for the horses make this facility a welcoming as well as highly professional place.
Kerstin Rudolph
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