Stephany Fish Crossman

Serendipity Dressage

Offers:

Dressage training (horse + rider)

Private lessons & clinics

Horse training and development programs

Focus: Improving performance through rider biomechanics first, then horse development

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

USDF Bronze Medalist

USDF Silver Medalist

National Trainer Certificate (Germany – International Academy of Equestrian Studies)

One of a small number of U.S. accredited coaches in:

Ride With Your Mind (RWYM) biomechanics system

Extensive experience training horses to FEI levels

🧠 Coaching Philosophy

Her training system is built around 3 core layers:

1. Rider biomechanics first

Rider balance and position is the foundation of all horse training

Focus on correcting body habits to improve communication with the horse

2. Horse training customized

Every horse is trained individually based on:

age

conformation

experience level

Uses classical dressage + practical horsemanship

3. Horse + rider partnership

Goal is a harmonious, confident partnership

Emphasis on trust, clarity, and effective communication

🐴 Areas of Expertise

Dressage (training up to FEI levels)

Rider biomechanics (Ride With Your Mind system)

Problem-solving for horse/rider issues

Clinic teaching (group + private)

Groundwork and under-saddle training

Cross-discipline coaching (dressage, jumpers, western dressage, eventing riders)

🌍 Teaching & Reach

Travels across the USA for clinics

Runs biomechanics clinics internationally (occasionally)

Works with:

amateur riders

competitive professionals

riding clubs and barns

🧬 Background Highlights

Started riding as a child in Maine (pony ride at a fair sparked her interest)

Worked with top equestrian mentors and trainers in the U.S.

Spent time training and studying in Germany

Formerly worked in veterinary and equestrian-related roles before full-time coaching

Built Serendipity Dressage into a full training program based in Florida