Silke Schnieders

Silke Schnieders is a German horse trainer, riding instructor, and clinician specializing in classical riding, Western training, and horse education based on fair, force-free methods. She has been a full-time professional trainer since 2010 and works with horses and riders of all breeds and experience levels.

Specialties

* Classical dressage

* Western riding

* Reining

* Classical groundwork (Handarbeit)

* Double lunge and long-reining

* Horsemanship

* Young horse development

* Problem horse rehabilitation and correction

* Trailer loading training

* Competition preparation

* Online coaching with Pivo

Background

* Studied Agricultural Sciences.

* Trained alongside German Reining squad rider Iris Uhlenbrock.

* Worked for many years as both an assistant and head trainer in professional reining and classical riding training barns.

* Has operated her own training business since 2010, focusing on horse education, rider instruction, and rehabilitation.

Training Philosophy

Silke emphasizes:

* Fair, force-free horse training

* Building trust and motivation instead of using pressure

* Individual training plans tailored to each horse

* Combining principles of classical equitation with sustainable Western riding

* Promoting long-term physical and mental health of the horse

Professional Roles

In addition to coaching, Silke serves as:

* Breeding Director (Zuchtleiterin) for the Paint Horse Club Germany (PHCG)

* Breed judge for PHCG

* Judge for German national championships and licensing events

* Judge for additional Western horse associations including ApHCG, DQHA, and the Swiss Paint Horse Association (SPHA).

Services

* Private riding lessons

* Horse training (starting, correction, and competition horses)

* Intensive training weeks

* Trailer loading clinics

* Group clinics

* Online coaching for riders across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland using Pivo.