Daniela Hunt

Daniela Hunt is a German-born dressage trainer, instructor, clinician, and competitor based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She is the owner of Daniela Hunt Dressage LLC, specializing in classical dressage, young horse development, FEI movements, rider education, and competition coaching.

Specialties

Daniela specializes in:

* Classical dressage

* Young horse development

* Rider biomechanics

* FEI dressage

* Competition coaching

* Rider-horse communication

* Dressage clinics

* Horse training.

Professional Background

Born in Essen, Germany in 1976, Daniela began riding at the age of seven. After moving to Rheinberg, she trained with respected professionals including:

* Dieter Vogel (Olympic bronze medalist and international trainer)

* Edith Schless-Stoertenbecker (World Championship eventing bronze medalist)

In 1992, she trained at a German stallion breeding facility, working with licensed stallions and starting young horses. In 1994, she earned the German FN Bronze Riding Badge, demonstrating proficiency in jumping, dressage, and equestrian theory.

Now based in Las Vegas, Daniela continues her education through clinics with internationally recognized trainers, including:

* Tina Joerris

* Conrad Schumacher

* Silke Rembacz

* Jane Weatherwax

* David Blake

* Nick Wagman

* Charlotte Nord Nielsen.

Training Philosophy

Daniela emphasizes:

* Correct classical foundations.

* Building trust and communication between horse and rider.

* Progressive, individualized training.

* Lifelong learning for both horse and rider.

* Helping riders achieve their goals while enjoying the journey with their horses.

Services

She offers:

* Private dressage lessons

* Horse training

* Young horse development

* Competition coaching

* Multi-day clinics (in Nevada and out of state)

* FEI movement training

* Rider education.

Notable Horse

* Valiente BP (Andalusian gelding), with whom Daniela earned her USDF Bronze Medal and USDF Silver Medal after developing him herself