Tristan Enterprises LLC

Professional Riding Instruction:
Whether you are new to riding, wish to return to the saddle or simply want to fine tune your skills - I can help you!

Throughout my extensive dressage career, I have trained all level of students and I welcome all ages and skill levels. I provide patient, knowledgeable and encouraging personal instruction. Dressage is the foundation of all disciplines and it’s practice benefits both the communication and partnership between horse and rider

My patient and encouraging lessons are supplemented with knowledge and experience that will help you reach your goals
I work with all levels of horse and rider from children to adults of all ages.


I have a lifetime of dressage experience,riding, training and showing. I have participated, ridden and audited in many clinics, seminars and workshops for equestrian studies, horse care management, showing and riding with notable national and international professionals to name a few: Fleuropa Sporthorses, Ralph Hannover, Jo Struby, Susan Gray, Henri Lespinasse, Gerd Reuter, Willy Arts and Anne Gribbons, Andrea Woodward Woodward Dressage, Claudia Tarlov, Sharon Poulin and Catherine Bateson Chandler.

For 15 years I also operated one of Great Falls, Northern Virginia's most successful boarding and training facilities.

I am a dedicated professional with a successful track record that included an article in Practical Horseman Magazine. I am proudly a USDF/USEF member

My goal is to help riders refine communications with your horse by developing the seat and effective use of the aids.
-To develop the confidence, correct basics and knowledge to achieve you equestrian goals

I am currently training my 17h Hanovarian gelding Wiley @ Prix St George working with Fleuropa Dressage.

Tristan Photography captures the images of the love of the horse.