STC Dressage, Inc.

STC Dressage, Inc.

5.0Exceptional(8 reviews)

About

Hi I'm Sean. I am an FEI level trainer with 25 years experience competing 50 different horses nearly 700 times down centerline. I operate out of a quiet, private facility in the heart of Moorpark where the focus is on the horse.

Whether you're a new rider or an advanced rider already competing FEI levels, we can tailor a program to suit your needs. While I specialize in high-performance dressage, I am an avid believer in the fact, and have proven numerous times, that ANY horse can be successful and competitive in the dressage ring with proper riding and training.

There's a great group of clients here who travel together to shows, support each other, and have fun while learning to ride and care for their horses better.

Feel free to check out my website and various social media pages below!

www.stcdressage.com

www.facebook.com/STCDressage

www.facebook.com/STCDressageInc

www.instagram.com/stc_dressage


Highlights

1 employee
16 years in business
Serves Moorpark , CA

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    Laura B.

    As a trainer, Sean Cunningham is a wonderful, calm energy and very skilled as a rider. He teaches with extreme knowledge, ability to anticipate the needs of his riders, and a high level of professionalism. I highly recommend STC Dressage, Inc. Sean Cunningham.
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    April 20, 2019

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    Brooke N.

    He is easy and fun to work with. He is able to tailor the lesson to suit your individual horse and you as an individual. He is very knowledgable. He is an excellent rider.
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    April 19, 2019

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    Gayle P.

    Sean is fantastic! He works to get you And your horse to that next level together as a team. His classical basics are the way to go!
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    April 19, 2019

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    Riley L.

    Beautiful facility, excellent horsemanship and attention to detail for horse and rider. Approach to instruction is direct, clear, and spot on.
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    April 19, 2019

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    Melissa s.

    Sean is always polite and consistent, he always listens to what his clients needs are and does the best to make them happen. He trains hard and will work extremely hard to achieve a goal. He can work and train any horse and take them to the top. He always makes sure the horses he works with are in top health, happiness and condition. He loves what he does and that comes through.
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    April 19, 2019

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    Terry S.

    Sean’s calm and steady approach to both training and caring for my horse and me has worked to bring a horse with an attitude and a rank beginner together. I am impressed and grateful.
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    April 19, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    Typically we'll just jump right in.  I'll spend a few minutes chatting with a new student at the start of the lesson to get an idea of where they're at and what they feel they need help with. Then I'll just watch for a few minutes to get a feel for the normal warm up routine and see how horse and rider are working together, and then we'll get to it!

    I have 25 years experience in dressage, having worked for some of the top trainers and farms in the country including Tempel Farms, Lendon Gray, Iron Spring Farm, Horses Unlimited, and Hilda Gurney being the most noteworthy.  I am currently working with David Hunt as my coach, and am always looking for opportunities to continue my own education moving forward. 

    Lessons are $80 for 45 minutes, on my property or yours.  There is no trailer-in fee for you to come to me. 

    It was a natural extension of my own education in riding/training.  As I learned more, I wanted to share that knowledge with others farther down the line to help them along their own path.

    I have worked with everyone from beginners to FEI riders.

    As much as I love competing myself, I also love helping my students to be successful. So there's not necessarily one specific event for me.  If my student can look back 6 months ago and say "I'm way ahead of where I was then," then I'm thrilled and I've done my job.

    Find someone who fits your learning style. Many of us are all saying basically the same thing, but perhaps wording it slightly differently, or have a different level of intensity or style in communicating that information.  If you can, observe a lesson and make sure the instructor's style will mesh with yours.  You want someone who will push you the right way to progress, not just a cheerleader who may be very positive but will never improve your riding, or a drill seargent who will just make you cry and want to give up.

    I don't think there are necessarily specific questions to ask, but I would say just be 100% honest about where you are in your riding.  It may feel embarassing if you are not as far as you'd like to be, but your instructor will be able to help you much more quickly and effectively if they have an accurate picture of where they need to start with you.


    Services offered

    Horseback Riding