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SERVICES

Training

Ashley is a well-rounded trainer with experience training young horses through Grand Prix.  She has successfully competed breeding stallions and sales horses in addition to her long term training horses.  Ashley has had good success in the show ring at top levels and is a cool competitor.  With much of her experience training and competing at FEI levels, Ashley has also successfully started young horses and competed in the FEI Young Horse Classes.  She is well educated in all aspects of care and management of the top equine athlete.  Ashley posesses extensive veterinary knowledge, and is extremely comfortable putting together a nutrition and exercise program to meet the needs of any individual.  This exercise program almost always includes variety for the horse in the form of cavaletti, jumping, gallops, hacking, or long-lining which allows the horses to be well-rounded and mentally fresh.  Ashley’s training focuses on rideability and responsiveness to create a horse that is happy in its work and focused on the rider.  In addition to her regular training duties, Ashley has rehabilitated many horses coming back from injury and is called upon often for this job because of her expertise and understanding of these horses’ specific needs.  She is able to work well with veterinarians and farriers to ensure that these horses have the best chance at a successful recovery.

All of our residents have access to top veterinarians, farriers, and nutritionists as well as our exceptional massage therapist, chiropractor, and Magna Wave practitioner.

Training Rates

$1200/month

with Ashley Madison

$900/month

with Regan Walsh

$800/month

with Allie Wilcox

Includes

    • Approximately 20 sessions (horse worked by trainer) per month.
    • Therapy performed by YWD Staff as needed (TheraPlate, Bemer Blanket, Cold Laser, post- work cold therapy)
    • Holding for farrier and vet as needed
    • Custom excellent quality nutrition program developed for each individual
    • Showing (no additional day fees for shows, client responsible for all entry, stabling, and travel fees)
    • Coaching at horse shows already attended by YWD
    • If a combination of lessons and training rides is desired, YWD can accommodate a custom program at the Full Training rate.

    • Premier access to clinics, symposia, and other events hosted by Yellow Wood Dressage.
    • Access to top level vets, farriers, and alternative therapists
    • Purina Outlast daily pre-workout if needed, Progressive Nutrition Aqua-Aide Electrolytes daily post-workout
    • Blanketing as needed (as many blanket changes per day as needed)
    • Standing wraps, medications, and additional care as required (additional hand walks, hoof treatments, or special needs) at no extra charge
    • Coordination of vaccinations, de-worming, fecals, farrier, and other regular services for your horse

    • Daily laundry and care of tack and equipment (end of season blanket washing and repair services contracted out for additional charge)
    • Maintenance of basic health records for each horse with direct client portal via BarnManager.com
    • Special board rate for YWD training clients at Riveredge includes amply bedded stalls, automatic waterers, stalls with multiple fans, unlimited hay, hand walking or individual turnout for each horse based on needs and excellent care, as well as access to grounds, amenities, and events at the beautiful Riveredge Training Center.

Other services available such as short term training, stays at Riveredge, trailering, clinics, show coaching, etc. Inquire for rates and availability.

Instruction

Trailer-in with Ashley
$100/45min
Training Ride with Ashley
at Riveredge $75

Ashley is in Florida from December-May and training rates are adjusted for Florida months.

Ashley is always accepting new trailer-in students who are passionate about developing themselves and their horses! Ashley’s students range from beginning their journey in dressage to competing Grand Prix. She has coached numerous riders to achieve their medals and to success in the show arena. She has particular expertise with teaching piaffe and passage as well as installing correct basics in young horses. If you are interested in scheduling a lesson at Riveredge, please feel free to contact via email or phone.

Trailer-in with Regan
$80/lesson
Training Ride with Regan
at Riveredge $60

Regan is an excellent, fun, positive instructor and has a correct and kind approach for both horse and rider. She has trained with many top professionals over the years, and continues to develop her skill and education.

Trailer-in with Allie
$65/lesson
Training Ride with Allie
at Riveredge $45

Allie is a talented young trainer who has ample experience with young and green horses. She is excellent at teaching basics to horse and rider and has a knack for instilling great confidence in young or green horses. She is well rounded and has a background that includes jumping as well as her strong dressage foundation.

“So many qualities come to mind when trying to describe what I value most in a riding coach, but these three stand out: Intelligence, Integrity and Compassion. Ashley Madison exhibits these traits naturally as a human being, add to that her innate abilities as a trainer, her work ethic, her ever present desire to learn, and to share these gifts, and you’ve got a true gem. She has made our journey a joy, looking forward to many more years of inspiration and support from our favorite mentor!”
Naomi from MD

Clinics

Ashley is a popular clinician who is positive, upbeat, and creative! Clinics are geared toward giving riders additional tools to continue and compliment their training at home. Ashley has taught at facilities in California, Florida, Maine, and Kentucky in addition to regular sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Students at these clinics range from area professionals to young riders and include all skill levels of horse and rider. Participants always walk away inspired and with new exercises and perspective for their training.

Clinic Fees

    • 45 minute sessions
    • Within 1 hr drive travel is included
    • More than 1hr drive
      Lesson fee plus travel expenses (driving mileage billed at Federal rate of $0.58/mi, plane ticket, rental car, hotel, food)
    • 8 ride minimum, 12 ride maximum per day

Training

Ashley is a well-rounded trainer with experience training young horses through Grand Prix.  She has successfully competed breeding stallions and sales horses in addition to her long term training horses.  Ashley has had good success in the show ring at top levels and is a cool competitor.  With much of her experience training and competing at FEI levels, Ashley has also successfully started young horses and competed in the FEI Young Horse Classes.  She is well educated in all aspects of care and management of the top equine athlete.  Ashley posesses extensive veterinary knowledge, and is extremely comfortable putting together a nutrition and exercise program to meet the needs of any individual.  This exercise program almost always includes variety for the horse in the form of cavaletti, jumping, gallops, hacking, or long-lining which allows the horses to be well-rounded and mentally fresh.  Ashley’s training focuses on rideability and responsiveness to create a horse that is happy in its work and focused on the rider.  In addition to her regular training duties, Ashley has rehabilitated many horses coming back from injury and is called upon often for this job because of her expertise and understanding of these horses’ specific needs.  She is able to work well with veterinarians and farriers to ensure that these horses have the best chance at a successful recovery.

Full Training Includes:

  • 5-6 rides per week

  • Custom nutrition program developed for each individual

  • Showing

  • Access to top level vets, farriers, and alternative therapists

Partial Training Includes:

  • 2-3 rides per week

  • Custom nutrition program developed for each individual

  • Showing for an additional fee

  • Access to top level vets, farriers, and alternative therapists

Short Term Training

Ashley is available to accept horses and riders for short term training.  Short term  introduction to long-lining packages available as well.  Short term training can range from a few days to a few weeks and will be dependent on stall space.  Please inquire about short term training visits for you and/or your horse!

Rehabilitation/ Starting

Rehabilitation and starting services available on a limited basis and at a slightly higher rate due to the extra time and risk involved with these horses.  Please inquire if you have a special needs horse just coming back to work or a youngster needing to be started!

Instruction

Ashley is always accepting new trailer-in students who are passionate about developing themselves and their horses!  If you are interested in scheduling a lesson at Riveredge, please feel free to contact via email or phone.  

45 min Private Lesson~ $90.00    

Coaching at horse shows is available on a case by case basis.  Please contact for availability and rates.

Specialty lessons including show prep/fix a test, cavaletti, and lunge lessons to improve position and seat are available upon request.  In addition, Ashley is skilled in long lining and is comfortable introducing your horse to the long lines as well as teaching the fundamentals of long lining.  

Short term visits with multiple days of lessons and overnight stays available on request for a more intensive learning experience for you and your horse.  Come have a stay at the beautiful Riveredge Training Center for a few days or more to further your training goals!

IF THERE IS A PLACE FOR IT CAN WE PUT A TESTIMONIAL

Clinics

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