High School Farm

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

High School Farm accepts a limited number of horses to be put in full-time or, under special circumstances, part-time training with USDF Gold Medal rider and FEI rider / trainer Michael Pineo.

Local riders may also contact Mike to discuss a lesson program.

Mike focuses on training using the horse's natural instincts to produce correct, light and enthusiastic competitive dressage mounts. He trains all horses personally, without the use of working students or other surrogate trainers, so each horse receives his undivided attention during every training session.

Horses may be accepted at all levels, from youngsters to Grand Prix dressage mounts. Horse owners are encouraged (but not required) to take a weekly lesson so that they are able to continue training, show or simply enjoy themselves with their horse(s) as they progress. After all, most riders choose dressage for the joy of building a special partnership with their horse!

Stallions are one of Mike's specialties, and we generally have several in training at any given time. Our facility is designed to accommodate both stallions and mares to provide a positive and safe environment for all.

Mike has started many young horses, taken them out to gain a positive experience at training levels, and prepared them for their owners to show.

He has also worked successfully with numerous owners who wish to ride and/or show at upper levels to train "the 3 P's," tempi's and other FEI dressage movements. He is happy to discuss and demonstrate this training to parties with an interest in exploring training at High School Farm.

 

Sorry, as a training facility we do not have lesson horses or offer public riding lessons. We do not accept horses for boarding.

All types and talent levels -- horses and riders! -- gain the understanding that is the foundation for improvement.