FEI test for 6 yr olds at GMHA in VT Int-1 test at NEDA Spring in MA
Michele Doucette (Massachusetts): Alix is so much more than a professional dressage trainer ... she respects the horse's purpose in life, and truly understands and cares about how its physical health and mental happiness has a positive influence on its training. She identifies the horse's talent and delivers its maximum, whether it be 1st level or Grand Prix. Alix believes that horses should be horses and have plenty of natural turnout with buddies, hacks, and cross-training outside of the ring. She has shown me that Dressage doesn't always have to be about making perfect circles but having fun and connecting with my horse. She has trained all 3 of my horses and adjusted their program for each ones' personality and capabilities. Alix trained my talented Knabstrupper (Hattrick) since he was 5 years old and successfully competed him through I-1 to-date. She also stood by and cared for him daily on his year of stall rest. Alix never cuts any corners, and has an outstanding work ethic. She is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of horse care, diet and health.
Hattrick & Michele, Winter 2010
Jody Lynn DeStefanis (Versailles, France): Alix is highly skilled at identifying what the horse and rider
need to accomplish their goals. She is clearly focused on the riding
partnership and has an amazing ability to customize the training
program to maximize the partnership’s potential. Alix has worked with
my horse (Emily) since she was a four-year-old green mare and has
steadily moved her up the levels at a pace comfortable for her and me.
Emily is now a fourth level school master. Thanks to Alix, I earned my
Bronze medal in 2008!
Emily & Alix, 2005 Emily & Jody, 2007 4th Level test at Kasson Ridge, CT Winning 3rd Level AA High Score at Saratoga, NY
Trophy & Alix, 2009 Trophy & Alix, 2010
Int-1 test at NEDA Fall in NY At home training in MA