Martin Dressage, PEMF, And JRD Ssddlery Solutions

I think Molly’s being open to coaching a barrel racer is a cool example of her strength in thinking out of the box to come up with innovative performance solutions. Her training has been great across the board including some areas I had been underinvesting such as core strengthening, collection and balance

Molly’s most senior rider, both in age and years with her. Molly has helped me attain some goals with my riding that I never dreamed were possible. The first year with her, which was also my first full year in the show ring, I went from a shaky start to finishing with a win at 2nd level at the Cascade Championships. She continued to train me through 4th level with the same horse, which she had selected as a good match for me. My current horse was previously a hunter and she has helped me to bring him through 3rd level successfully. Along the way, I earned two All Breeds awards, one for Swedish Warmblood Registry and the other for Oldenburg Division GOV. Molly’s knowledge is never ending and she continues to amaze with how much she puts into the welfare of every horse in her barn. Being retired allows me to spend many hours at the barn and I can truly state that honesty and integrity are what keep me coming back for more.

Unlike most I started riding as an adult, buying myself lessons, borrowing rides, and half leasing horses. In 2014 I bought my first horse, a failed lesson pony who I dearly loved but who had her share of issues and difficulties.

I wish I’d found Molly sooner, we could have saved ourselves a lot of heartache and this newbie horse owner a lot of missteps. Molly is incredibly patient, teaching me not just what to do, but why. She has helped me see so much more potential in my horse and in my self than I thought possible.

Molly isn’t the sort of coach who tells you what you want to hear, she says what you need to hear.

Horses have been my passion since growing up on a farm in eastern Washington. I have been a fan of the Morgan breed most of my adult life and currently own Fancy, a bay Morgan mare. After more than 20 years showing Hunter Pleasure rail classes, my focus turned to dressage. I have ridden with Molly Martin at Five C Farms for over three years. I have appreciated Molly’s vast knowledge of the dressage discipline and particularly appreciate the patience she has shown in working with both Fancy and me. I am a more mature rider and turned to dressage later in life, so Molly has had her hands full redirecting some habits not particularly complimentary to the dressage discipline. I look forward to moving on to Second level this year and am excited to progress under Molly’s tutelage.

I met Molly 28 years ago when I was first learning to ride huntseat with my Arab/Quarter horse in the local 4-H club. Even though I was not focused on dressage, she took me in and helped provide an excellent foundation of riding and horsemanship basics that continues to serve me well. Today, I’m expanding on those basics and training my own Hanoverian mare in dressage. We are headed out to show 2nd level this year and Molly has always been available to coach or even casually provide a keen eye as our adventure continues to evolve.

Molly’s depth of knowledge in dressage and horsemanship gives her a great eye and voice for seeing and delivering instructions in the moment. She is direct, praising when something is done correctly and clearly explains the how and why when something goes wrong. I know when I ride with Molly that I can trust that she has both my and my horse’s best interests at heart, that am going to learn something, and that her sole focus is on our success and progress.

It has been my pleasure to have known Molly for the last 28 years and I’m looking forward to the years to come!

Molly Martin is not only an accomplished GP rider and dedicated trainer, but she also takes the time to mentor and support other riders. Molly helped make it possible for me to compete in a national championship by taking my horse in for training for a couple of weeks at no cost. She was unbelievably generous with her time and her experience- giving me a much needed boost when I needed it. We are lucky to have Molly in our region- I highly recommend her as a trainer and an instructor!