Anna Buffini

Professional Roles

International Grand Prix Dressage Rider

Dressage Trainer and Coach

Clinician and Educator

Equine Content Creator and Brand Ambassador

FEI International Competitor

Biography

Anna Buffini is one of the leading young American dressage professionals competing at the international Grand Prix level. A lifelong equestrian, she rose through the U.S. youth dressage pipeline before establishing herself as a prominent senior international athlete. Known for her modern, audience-focused approach to dressage, Anna combines elite sport with educational outreach and social media engagement, making high-level dressage more accessible to a wider audience.

Anna has represented the United States in numerous international competitions, including multiple FEI Nations Cups and two FEI Dressage World Cup Finals. She trains and competes from Rancho Santa Fe, California, while also coaching riders, conducting clinics, and producing educational content for the equestrian community.

Competitive Highlights

Team Gold Medalist at the 2014 North American Youth Championships (NAYC).

U.S. Young Rider Champion (2014).

U25/Brentina Cup National Champion (2016).

Five-time member of U.S. Dressage Nations Cup teams.

Competed at the FEI Dressage World Cup Finals in Leipzig (2022) and Omaha (2023).

Achieved a career-best sixth-place finish at the 2023 FEI Dressage World Cup Final aboard FRH Davinia La Douce.

Competed internationally with top horses including FRH Davinia La Douce and Fiontini.

Training & Coaching Philosophy

Anna emphasizes:

Classical dressage fundamentals.

Development of horse and rider partnerships.

Rider biomechanics and effective communication.

Producing happy, confident, and athletic horses.

Making dressage accessible and engaging to riders and spectators alike.

Coaching Services

Private dressage instruction

Horse training and development

FEI-level coaching

Competition coaching

Clinics and educational events

Rider mentorship

Online educational content and collaborations

Specialties

Dressage

Young Horse Development

FEI Horse Development

Grand Prix Competition

Freestyle Dressage

Rider Biomechanics

Competition Preparation

Youth Rider Development

Clinics and Educational Programs