WELCOME TO ELLEN ECKSTEIN DRESSAGE
Helping horses and riders achieve a relationship
of mutual respect and understanding
Ellen’s approach to each horse and rider is based upon the belief in the innate goodness in each person, and in the intrinsic willingness in the horse. Her goal is to enhance the relationship between the two by fostering understanding and to give the rider the tools and techniques to safely and successfully ride and train his or her own horse.
MEET GRACE STEURER
Ellen’s Training Assistant
Grace started riding at the age of 4. The first time she sat on a horse, she cried when the ride came to an end, and refused to get off.. She has never looked back and began what has become a lifelong passion. Grace was able to grow up riding in the hunter jumper world in Orange County and became fascinated by the training process. Over the years she became proficient in training and riding young horses on the flat and over fences. She gained professional experience as a groom and barn manager; started young horses, and retrained those who had become problematic. She also became an excellent instructor. Grace has more recently been focusing on Horsemanship and Dressage; at which she excels.
Grace is indispensable in our program. She can ride any type of horse and has exceptional feel and an innate understanding of the horse. She is the perfect rider to give any horse his/her first experience on the trail, at the beach or at the first horse show. She has a way of instilling confidence in every horse that she works with and rides. She is a kind and gentle person who truly loves horses and cares about their people.
