Laine Ashker

Disciplines

* Eventing

* FEI Dressage

* Classical dressage

* Young horse development

* Rider education

Coaching Specialties

* Eventing

* Classical dressage

* Young horse development

* FEI competition preparation

* Rider biomechanics

* Cross-country and show jumping

* Dressage through Grand Prix

* Competition coaching

Training Philosophy

Laine focuses on building confident, athletic horses through correct fundamentals, patience, and individualized training. Drawing on her experience in both eventing and dressage, she emphasizes developing horses mentally and physically while helping riders progress safely and systematically through the levels.

Professional Background

Laine began her international eventing career as a teenager and has produced multiple horses to the five-star level. In 2014 she expanded her professional focus to dressage, earning her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals and successfully competing through Grand Prix. She operates Keystone Acres, where she offers training, lessons, clinics, and competition coaching.

Competition Background

* Five-star (CCI5*) event rider

* 2013 Advanced National Eventing Champion

* Individual Silver Medalist, North American Young Riders Championships (2005)

* Team Bronze Medalist, North American Young Riders Championships

* Competed at Burghley CCI5*, Kentucky CCI5*, Blenheim CCI4*, and numerous FEI events

* USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist

* Grand Prix dressage competitor

* Winner of multiple CDI classes, including her first CDI victory in 2023 with Zeppelin

Areas of Expertise

* Eventing

* Grand Prix dressage

* Young horse development

* Rider biomechanics

* Competition coaching

* Horse conditioning

* Cross-country training

* Horse-rider partnership

Services

* Private lessons

* Horse training

* Young horse development

* Competition coaching

* Clinics (nationwide and international)

* Training rides

* Catch riding

* Horse show coaching

Certifications & Recognition

* USDF Bronze Medalist

* USDF Silver Medalist

* USDF Gold Medalist

* FEI five-star event rider

* FEI Grand Prix dressage rider

Notable Highlights

* One of the few U.S. riders actively competing internationally in both eventing and Grand Prix dressage.

* Produced four horses to the CCI5* level.

* Earned USDF Gold Medal after transitioning into upper-level dressage.

* Founder of Keystone Acres in Chesterfield, Virginia.

* First athlete to compete in both the U.S. Equestrian Open Eventing and Dressage series.