Sarah Christy
Dressage Trainer | Coach | Competitor
With over 20 years of experience in dressage, I bring a thoughtful, systematic, and horse-centered approach to training both horses and riders. I had the privilege of working extensively with Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel, gaining deep insight into classical training methods, high-performance competition, and long-term horse development. My focus is on building confident, capable partnerships through clarity, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
Experience
Trained and competed multiple horses from Training Level through CDI Grand Prix
Coached riders of all levels, from beginners to national champions
Instructed private and group lessons focused on fundamentals, feel, and precision
Provided daily conditioning and long-term training plans tailored to each horse
Focused on creating confident, balanced, and happy athletes—both human and equine
Career Highlights
Rode and trained Guenter Seidel’s young horse from Training Level to PSG; the horse went on to win CDI Small Tours and ultimately competed at Grand Prix with its next rider
Competed in CDI Grand Prix on a horse I trained myself
Selected to ride in the USDF National Symposium and in Christine Traurig’s Young Horse Clinic Series
Performed in the quadrille at the Las Vegas World Cup alongside Guenter and other top riders
Traveled as part of Guenter’s team to the National Championships in Wellington