Our Philosophy
At Coyote Ridge Dressage, we adhere
unwaveringly to the Classical Principles passed
down by a true Master, Karl Mikolka. Time is
spent with each horse to learn their personality as
well as physical and mental strengths and
weaknesses, so that a unique mind and body
building program can be developed for them.
We are Equine Bodybuilders. Following a
time-proven system, the muscles of the horse are
carefully developed to create an athlete, while at the
same time reducing the potential for injury. In
conjunction with this, we also pay great attention to
the mind of the individual equine student, as we
believe the pathway to the body is through the mind.
Through the System and our ability to reward each
horse's incremental accomplishments, the Spirit of
the horse is drawn out. This nurturing process
creates a willing, thinking partner.