Cindy Thaxton
Head Dressage Trainer
Cindy began her professional journey in 1985. She has a heart for developing a partnership between the horse and rider. Harmony is created by focusing on communication and using bio-mechanics to balance horse and rider. Her knowledge of the human and equine anatomy, combined with years of studying classical dressage, brings a unique eye to a lesson or clinic. With a desire to help others enjoy riding a happy horse, Cindy is pleased to cater to non-competitive student goals with the same enthusiasm as she brings to her competitive riders. She works with beginners thru Grand Prix.
Accomplishments:
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4 Star Rider Rating
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USDF Certified Dressage Instructor and USDF L Graduate judge
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USDF Bronze Medal, Silver Medal
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USDF Bronze Musical Freestyle Bar
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USDF JR/YR Liaison for 9 years
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Region 3 NAYRC Chef d'Equipe multiple times
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CIEF Coach at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games in Puerto Rico
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Coach for CIEF’s Champion National Dressage Team at the FEI World Dressage Challenge for 5 years
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Student Achievements: 18 USDF Bronze Medals, 11 USDF Silver Medals, 8 USDF Regional Champions, 7 USDF Regional Reserve Champions
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Equine Achievements: 17 Horse of Year Championships, 19 HOY Reserve Championships
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Conducts multiple clinics each year
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USEF Safe Sport Certified