— Taylor's Story —
Taylor is a United States Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medalist. She is also a USDF Judges L-program graduate. Taylor has a diversified background with horses starting at a young age, competing first in Hunters, and later Jumpers throughout her high school years. After graduation from Texas Tech University, Taylor began pursuing a professional career in dressage.
Taylor sought out a working student position which quickly opened the door for an assistant trainer position in Texas. After graduating from the USDF Judges L-program she jumped at the opportunity to train in Germany serving as head rider and barn manager with responsibility for over 30 horses under German native Roger Seegert. Taylor was given the opportunity and experience to work both ends of the training spectrum daily, spanning young horses to FEI, including 4 Grand Prix horses. Germany was an invaluable experience which helped prepare Taylor to return to the United States and start her own training business. Once returned to Texas, Taylor earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and began teaching and training her own clients.
The fall of 2016 was a milestone for Taylor when she relocated her training business to Steffen and Shannon Peter's beautiful Arroyo Del Mar in San Diego, California. The following year Taylor, with Steffen’s help, imported her international ring hopeful a 2012 Rheinländer stallion (Diamond Hit x Florestan) and the pair have been training under his experienced and watchful eye. Having Steffen as a coach and mentor has been a hallmark of her riding career and has molded how she approaches each ride.
Taylor is dedicated to being the best professional rider she can be in order to assure correct training for her horses and riders. She is excited and eager to share her knowledge with those seeking to learn. Taylor is available to receive horses in training at Arroyo Del Mar or can travel to you and your horse. Horses and dressage are her life’s work and she is eager to help you reach your goals and have fun while doing it.
