About Kayla
Kayla is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, L Graduate with Distinction and a successful Grand Prix Rider and Trainer. She has spent the past 14 years at Poulin Dressage in Florida under the instruction of Michael, Sharon, and Gwen Poulin. Her education included everything from basic horse care and starting young horses, to training the Piaffe, and how to manage a 49 stall barn. One of Kayla's greatest joys has been training her mare Rapunzel. As a 3 year old Roo was afraid of the world, but over time Kayla gained her trust and Roo has become one of her greatest teachers. In the competition arena the pair have been to the US Dressage Finals twice, placing 2nd in Training Level Open and 3rd in First Level Open. After years of training and trusting the process of how to develop a Grand Prix horse, Kayla is looking forward to competing Roo in the FEI arena this spring.
Services
Lessons, Training, and Clinics
Kayla’s exposure to only classical principles of dressage centered on the training scale, has truly given her a distinct advantage when developing training plans for horses and students. She has worked with all levels of horses and riders from beginner to Grand Prix, and enjoys working with a variety of breeds. Located at Sassy Strides but willing to travel Kayla looks forward to helping riders and horses at any level pursue their dressage journey.
judging
As a USDF L graduate with Distinction Kayla is ready to judge your schooling show or ride a test.
For rates and more information please contact Kayla directly at 207-576-7202 or kaylaannemckay@gmail.com
Facilities
Built in 2020, Sassy Strides is family owned and operated training & show facility located in Lisbon, Maine. With a large climate controlled indoor arena and two even larger outdoor arenas, all with GGT footing one will never miss a ride due to weather or a crowded arena.
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