Training
We currently feature three trainers at our
facility. Feel free to check out the highlights provided
and for personalized information, please contact trainers
individually.
Hillary Ludwig - Flying L Training
Eventing, Hunters & Dressage
Martha Gregory - MKG
Dressage
Dressage
David Acord - New Heights
Training
Eventing &
Dressage
With over 16 years experience, trainer Hillary
Ludwig of Flying ~L~ Farm will help you have an experience of a
lifetime! Whether you are a budding rider looking to gain show
experience on the local level or a top notch rider looking to
compete on the rated show circuit, Flying ~L~ Farm offers training
and lesson packages to suit your needs, specializing in Eventing,
Hunters/Jumpers and Dressage.
- Trained and shown horses on the H/J 'A' circuit (Pebble Beach, Woodside, Thermal, Del Mar)
- Evented through preliminary and has schooled Intermediate/ Advanced (Woodside, Twin Rivers, Copper Meadows, Ram Tap, Rancho Murrieta, Galway downs)
- Shown through 3rd Level dressage and qualified for Great American, CDS, and Horse of the Year Championships (currently working on recieving her USDF Bronze Medal)
- Transforms ex-racehorses into beautiful show horses that have shown and been sold to competitive homes
- Works closely with clients on purchases and sales
- Breaks and trains young horses as well as works with problematic ones
Flying ~L~ Farm also offers coaching, conditioning trail rides, cross country schooling, hauling, and clinics. Please feel free to contact Hillary Ludwig for further information or if you are interested in her services.
Martha Gregory is a USDF Certified Trainer/Instructor and USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist, who has been trained by top European coaches and clinicians. Martha Gregory has been training horses and riders for over 19 years, and in 2000 established MKG Dressage, serving the South and East bay areas. For more information, please refer to the MKG Dressage website: http://extendinc.com/marthagregory/index.htm
Owned by
International Three-Day Event competitor, trainer & coach, David
Acord and his wife Jennifer, they are committed to serving riders
and horses of all levels. New Heights offers a systematic training
program customized to meet the individual needs of each
horse and rider with positive instruction, inspiring camps
and clinics, and a goal driven family atmosphere. With an
emphasis in Eventing, New Heights also offers lessons in the
disciplines of Dressage and Jumpers, as well as those just riding
for fun. Lessons are geared towards the German Training Scale as a
standard tool to help teach both horse and rider the principles of
collection, straightness, impulsion, connection, relaxation and
rhythm.
Since 1999, David has been professionally teaching and training at
top facilities on the
West Coast, and continues to help horses and riders as they
ride towards their dreams and reach new heights. David is certified
at the second level of the Unites States Eventing Association's
Instructor Certification Program as well as a certification in CPR
and First Aid. David is bringing along a young 4-star prospect
currently competing at the Intermediate level of Eventing. Below are
some competition highlights:
2009
Competing a young horse in Eventing - Intermediate
2008
U.S. Eventing Championship, Area VI - 3rd place
Twin Rivers CIC* - 4th place
Galway Downs CCI* - 7th place
2005
Copper Meadows, Advanced - 2nd place
Colorado Horse Park, Advanced - 5th place
U.S. Eventing National Ranking (for >25) - 8th place
World Cup Qualifier CCI* - 10th place
Fair Hill CCI* - 34th place
2004
Galway Downs CCI*, Modified Div. - 2nd place (rode with two broken
arms)
2004 Olympics - Long listed rider
2003
2004 Olympics - Long listed rider
Pam American Games - Long listed rider
Fox Hall Cup, Three-Star International - Top 3rd
2002
National Ranking, Olympic Level Rider - Top 10 (under age 21)
2001
West Coast Young Rider of the Year - Two Star
Junior Olympics - Team Silver Medal
