Training & Competition Services

Elite Performance. Built on Partnership.

LAM Dressage offers a full-service training and competition program for dedicated riders and owners focused on developing horses for the highest levels of the sport.

Full horse training and development

Full Training & Development

LAM Dressage offers a full training program for horses from young prospects through FEI, designed to develop confident, capable athletes. Specifically, this is a program for owners who value long-term success and correct development above short-term results.

Each horse in our program receives:

  • A structured, individualized training plan
  • Professional rides focused on correct basics and rideability
  • Development of strength, balance, and collection
  • Above all, a careful attention to mental confidence and soundness

Full training board includes professional training rides, program oversight, and most importantly, integration into a competitive development pathway.

LAM Competition & Show Coaching

Competition & Show Coaching

Professional competition rides and coaching support are provided for clients actively pursuing recognized competition; furthermore, by combining expert coaching with individualized conditioning plans, Leslie Ann thoughtfully prepares horses for the demands of high-level dressage

Services include:

  • Competition rides at rated shows
  • On-site coaching and warm-up support
  • Test riding and performance refinement
  • Strategic show planning and goal setting

Whether competing on your behalf or coaching from the ground, the focus remains the same. Therefore, every performance is prepared, confident, and built on a solid foundation.

LAM private coaching and individualized guidance

Private Coaching

Private lessons are available for riders with their own horses who are committed to progressing within a correct and systematic training program; moreover, these sessions are designed to provide individualized guidance that supports steady, structured development. In addition, they ensure that both horse and rider continue to build skills with clarity and consistency throughout their training journey.

Benefits of private lessons:

  • Lessons are offered on-site and through travel
  • Open to riders developing horses from young horse through FEI
  • Additional focus on building feel, clarity, and long-term effectiveness

Please note: Lesson horses are not available; therefore, all clients must provide their own horse.

Our approach prioritizes correct training and thoughtful progression; moreover, it emphasizes the long-term development of both horse and rider. After all, sustainable success is built over time, not rushed.

sourcing, developing, and representing quality horses suited for competitive goals by LAM

Sales & Horse Sourcing

LAM Dressage provides guidance in sourcing, developing, and representing quality horses suited for competitive goals; moreover, each step of the process is carefully managed to align the horse’s natural abilities with the rider’s long-term objectives.

We assist clients in:

  • Identifying horses that possess the talent and temperament for success
  • Developing young horses within a structured program
  • Representing select sales horses

In addition, we take a thoughtful and individualized approach to every pairing, ensuring that both performance potential and long-term compatibility are fully considered. As a result, every placement is approached with the goal of creating a lasting and successful partnership.

LAM offers owner consulting & program oversight

Owner Consulting & Program Oversight

For owners who want to be actively involved in their horse’s development, LAM Dressage offers ongoing communication and guidance throughout the training process, as we believe transparency and collaboration are essential to achieving meaningful results.

This includes:

  • Program planning and goal setting
  • Show scheduling and long-term strategy
  • Honest, informed evaluation of progress

Furthermore, this hands-on partnership ensures that each decision is aligned with both the horse’s well-being and the rider’s competitive ambitions. As a result, progress becomes more consistent, measurable, and sustainable over time. In turn, owners gain a deeper understanding of the training process, while horses develop the confidence and strength needed to perform successfully in the arena.

Partnership first, performance follows with LAM Dressage

Our Philosophy: Partnership First. Performance Follows.

The best results come from horses that are confident in their work and riders who understand the process. Therefore, Leslie Ann’s program is built to support both.

LAM Dressage works with a limited number of horses and clients in order to maintain a high standard of individualized training and care. Nevertheless, inquiries are encouraged from those aligned with a long-term, partnership-driven approach to the sport.