About Barbara Strawson

• FEI Dressage Competitor
• Trainer
• Instructor

Barbara Strawson has trained and competed horses from USDF Training Level through FEI Grand Prix. Barbara brings 20 years of experience to her business, Barbara Strawson, LLC, which she began in 2005 after her return from Germany.

Barbara’s skills and sensitivity allow her to bring out the potential in a variety of horse types and personalities. In addition, her philosophy, that each client is an individual with a unique learning style, results in her ability to help each horse and client to connect to the power of their own potential.

From 2001 to the end of 2004, Barbara trained in Germany with Nicole Uphoff, 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist. While in Germany, Barbara trained and competed through Grand Prix while riding as Nicole’s assistant.

Barbara began her FEI career training with Scott Hassler, USEF National Young Horse Dressage Coach. She was the Assistant trainer at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD from 1990 to 2003.

She is also an experienced instructor, co-authored My Riding Goals Journal and contributed to Equestrian Instruction. Both books are dedicated to improving personal performance in riding and instruction methods. Further, Barbara is a Balimo™ Graduate Core Instructor.

Her accomplishments include USDF Bronze and Silver Medals. For her most recent accomplishments, visit the News page.