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Training

Ashley is a well-rounded trainer with experience training young horses through Grand Prix.  She has successfully competed breeding stallions and sales horses in addition to her long term training horses.  Ashley has had good success in the show ring at top levels and is a cool competitor.  With much of her experience training and competing at FEI levels, Ashley has also successfully started young horses and competed in the FEI Young Horse Classes.  She is well educated in all aspects of care and management of the top equine athlete.  Ashley posesses extensive veterinary knowledge, and is extremely comfortable putting together a nutrition and exercise program to meet the needs of any individual.  This exercise program almost always includes variety for the horse in the form of cavaletti, jumping, gallops, hacking, or long-lining which allows the horses to be well-rounded and mentally fresh.  Ashley’s training focuses on rideability and responsiveness to create a horse that is happy in its work and focused on the rider.  In addition to her regular training duties, Ashley has rehabilitated many horses coming back from injury and is called upon often for this job because of her expertise and understanding of these horses’ specific needs.  She is able to work well with veterinarians and farriers to ensure that these horses have the best chance at a successful recovery.

All of our residents have access to top veterinarians, farriers, and nutritionists as well as our exceptional massage therapist, chiropractor, and Magna Wave practitioner.

Customized packages available, inquire for more information.

Instruction

Trailer-in with Ashley
$100/45min
Training Ride with Ashley
$75

Ashley is always accepting new trailer-in students who are passionate about developing themselves and their horses! Ashley’s students range from beginning their journey in dressage to competing Grand Prix. She has coached numerous riders to achieve their medals and to success in the show arena. She has particular expertise with teaching piaffe and passage as well as installing correct basics in young horses. If you are interested in scheduling a lesson at our facility, please feel free to contact via email or phone.

“So many qualities come to mind when trying to describe what I value most in a riding coach, but these three stand out: Intelligence, Integrity and Compassion. Ashley Madison exhibits these traits naturally as a human being, add to that her innate abilities as a trainer, her work ethic, her ever present desire to learn, and to share these gifts, and you’ve got a true gem. She has made our journey a joy, looking forward to many more years of inspiration and support from our favorite mentor!”
Naomi from MD

Clinics

Ashley is a popular clinician who is positive, upbeat, and creative! Clinics are geared toward giving riders additional tools to continue and compliment their training at home. Ashley has taught at facilities in California, Florida, Maine, and Kentucky in addition to regular sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Students at these clinics range from area professionals to young riders and include all skill levels of horse and rider. Participants always walk away inspired and with new exercises and perspective for their training.

Clinic Fees
    • 45 minute sessions
    • Within 1 hr drive travel is included
    • More than 1hr drive
      Lesson fee plus travel expenses (driving mileage billed at Federal rate of $0.58/mi, plane ticket, rental car, hotel, food)
    • 8 ride minimum, 12 ride maximum per day