Sarah Geikie

Sarah Geikie is an American Grand Prix dressage trainer, FEI 4★ dressage judge, USEF "S" judge, USDF faculty member, certification examiner, and international clinician. She is widely respected for her work in rider education, judge training, and developing horses and riders through the FEI levels.

Biography

Sarah has been involved with horses her entire life. She began in Pony Club, rode hunters, and successfully competed in combined training/eventing through the Intermediate level before specializing in dressage. She has trained with many internationally respected dressage professionals, including:

* Volker Brommann

* Willi Schultheis

* Rudolf Zeilinger

* Lilo Fore

* Michael Poulin

* Olivia LaGoy-Weltz

Her longtime mentor is Kathy Connelly, with whom she continues to train regularly.

Coaching & Training

Sarah offers:

* Dressage instruction

* Horse training

* Young horse development

* FEI rider coaching

* Competition preparation

* Judge education

* Instructor certification mentoring

* International clinics

She has trained many horses and riders to FEI level, and numerous students have earned their USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals as well as regional year-end awards.

Judging & Leadership

Sarah is one of the most experienced dressage officials in North America:

* FEI 4★ Dressage Judge

* USEF "S" Dressage Judge

* USDF Instructor/Trainer Faculty Member

* USDF Certification Examiner

* Co-Chair of the USDF Instructor/Trainer Committee

She judges internationally while remaining active as a rider and trainer.

Competition

Sarah has competed successfully through Grand Prix on horses she developed herself and remains an active competitor alongside her coaching and judging career.

Training Philosophy

Sarah emphasizes:

* Correct classical dressage fundamentals

* Independent, balanced rider position

* Progressive horse development

* Education as the foundation of success

* Developing riders who understand why they train, not just how they train

Qualifications

* USDF Certified Instructor (Fourth Level)

* British Horse Society Assistant Instructor

* B.S. in Animal Science

* USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist

* FEI 4★ Dressage Judge

* USEF "S" Dressage Judge