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     "As a beginner dressage rider with horses that are also new to dressage, Anne Zaharias has been incredibly helpful to both me, as a rider, and my horses. Anne has taken the time to really understand me and my horses.  She developed  a training plan that catered to us. Her patience and tactfulness both in the saddle and as an instructor has been instrumental to my progression as a rider and my horse's understanding of the beautiful world of dressage."

     "My daughter, Sarah, has been Anne’s student for only a few short months but in that time her riding skills have improved tremendously. Anne is a knowledgeable and effective instructor who maintains constant verbal contact with her students, giving meaningful and constructive feedback in real time throughout the lesson. With each lesson, Sarah has become a stronger and more confident and competent rider, learning skills she will use not only in the saddle, but also in life in general."

     "There are so many great things I can say about Anne Zaharias and AZD since our initial lesson in 2020. We knew nothing about the equestrian world when our daughter started, we just knew that she wanted to ride. Anne's ability to develop our daughter's skill level into a competitive IEA dressage rider was nothing short of astonishing! Her patience and persistence in making sure our daughter grasped everything during her lesson not only developed her love and potential; but also her respect for her responsibility as a rider and horse owner. Anne utilized her expertise to  guide us in the first purchase of our horse and offered sound advice throughout the entire process. Anne has become more than a trainer she is family!"

     "I first met Anne at a friend's farm where she was giving a clinic several years ago.  I really connected to her teaching style and how she was refining every aspect of my ride establishing achievable, personalized goals and monitoring my progress.  My training has had ups and downs and Anne has been there with me, helping me make some hard decisions at times.  We have horse shopped together and with her expertise, I presently have a wonderful horse, Charlie, with whom I hope one day to get my gold medal on.  Anne is a wonderful trainer and a has become one of my good friends!!"

     "I have been riding with Anne for several years now.  Although I have not been able to lesson as consistently as I would like, every lesson that I have had with her has been so helpful.  She is able to quickly assess what a horse/rider needs in each session, and always does a fantastic job of conveying her knowledge in a way that produces great results.  I have ridden with her on several different horses, all at completely different levels of training and with completely different quirks.  At the end of every lesson I always feel like we have made some great progress and am confident that I can continue the work on my own once I get back home.  I recently began working with a new horse that I expect to be able to take for lessons on a regular basis, and I can’t wait to find out how far we can go with consistent lessons with such a fantastic trainer!"

     "I started riding with Anne in October of 2022 when I moved to Sky View Farm. I am an eventer that had been struggling with my dressage for years  Anne is the first dressage instructor that I have worked with on a consistent basis. I really enjoy her teaching style. She uses biomechanics and has an easy to understand approach when explaining the exercises and techniques. I have noticed a huge improvement in my riding as well as my horse in all three phases of eventing. My horse's muscling has completely changed. He is getting stronger in his body and is able to carry himself more.  My dressage scores have improved over 10 points. Anne is a wonderful trainer and I highly recommend her."

     "I have known Anne for several years now starting out as a student with her and now as a colleague helping to be a part of the Anne Zaharias Dressage Team as an equine bodyworker. Anne is the real deal and the team approach that she provides her clients is unique and incredible! It's a real pleasure to work with someone who creates a team around the horse to ask sometimes the hard questions, why might something be difficult for the horse, is it behavioral or is it something in the horses body that he/she simply can't do.  I am so proud to be a part of wonderful success stories supporting the horse first and the rider."

   " I have been riding seriously for over 20 years and have also worked as a professional in the Equine Industry for about the same. Since we moved here to TN, I have been taking lessons with Anne regularly for over a year and a half. My riding has improved more over the last year and a half than it had working on my own for five years prior. My horses and I have never felt stronger, more balanced, and more connected.

     Anne not only teaches, but she practices what she teaches, riding, side-by-side with her students training and showing on her own horse. She also works very hard to continue her own equine and riding education by attending clinics and taking lessons with other reputable trainers. She even brings in other high-level trainers and hosts local clinics to give her students the same opportunities.

     Anne has in fact changed my life and my relationship with my horses, as well as my confidence as a rider. I cannot recommend her enough. She presents information in a clear, concise manner, but never makes you feel inadequate for asking questions or saying that you don’t understand. In fact, the opposite is true. She brings a certain lightness and humor with her vast knowledge that makes you feel at ease, and that she really understands and lives it herself through the highs, the challenging moments, and everything in between. With Anne, I always know I am getting 100% honesty and immeasurable support on and off my horses. Working with her is truly always the absolute highlightof my week!"

-Dollie Horst

     "When I temporarily relocated to Tennessee from Florida for a job, I brought my horse, Prada, with me. A friend recommended Anne, and I couldn't be more grateful. While in Florida, I had been in a training program but had reached a plateau during the transition from 2nd to 3rd level. In the eight months that Prada has been under Anne's care, her progress has been unbelievable.

What sets Anne apart is her approach to each horse. She doesn't apply a "one size fits all" method but instead invests her time and patience to understand the unique quirks of every horse. Prada has her share of idiosyncrasies, and Anne went above and beyond to discover what works best for her.

I took lessons with Anne during my stay in Tennessee. As a teacher, she is exceptionally patient and encouraging. She incorporates a wide range of exercises and techniques to keep both horse and rider engaged and motivated. Anne's focus goes beyond mere execution of movements; she places a strong emphasis on correct training, quality of gaits, and a happy horse athlete. 

Anne possesses an extensive understanding of the biomechanics of both horse and rider, which greatly helped me improve my seat and develop softer hands. Although I returned to Florida, I chose to leave Prada with Anne due to my trust in her program, the incredible progress Prada has achieved, and the exceptional care she provides to all the horses in her program. I wholeheartedly recommend Anne to anyone seeking outstanding dressage training."