Hello equine enthusiasts! Thank you for taking the time to explore the facilities and services that Silvercryst Farm has to offer. As head trainer here, I’d like to tell you a little bit about my experience and training philosophy. I earned my USDF Bronze Medal on horses that I bred and trained, and have trained and competed through FEI levels. My medal scores were earned on my horse, the farm’s namesake, Silvercryst (affectionately known as "Britches" - pictured here). Britches and I competed successfully through the Preliminary Level of Eventing before taking up dressage. We were nationally competitive through 4th Level dressage before an old injury sidelined him. In addition to my competition credentials, I am a USEF-licensed dressage and eventing judge. For over twenty years I have been judging shows, training riders and horses offering clinics in the northeast region and beyond. My judging experience helps me give my students an edge in competition as I am able to give an accurate picture of what the judge expects in competition. I occasionally offer clinics here at Silvercryst Farm, including ride-critique-ride - please see our News and Events page for dates and details. I have studied with many fine riders including Lois Heyerdahl, Bruce Davidson, Pam Goodrich, Dorothy Morkis, and Dr. Van Scheik. A four-time participant in USDF Instructor Seminars with Major Anders Lindgren, I received 7’s and 8’s for my knowledge and instruction. I am also certified in Centered Riding Instruction. My knowledge of teaching is not limited to the equine arena; I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a Physical Education Major. This background has given me an excellent understanding of how a rider’s body must work in order to balance correctly and have an effective position when riding. Although dressage is currently my primary discipline, I am knowledgeable and experienced in many other types of horsemanship. I have ridden and trained three- and five-gated saddle horses, hunters, jumpers and even western reigning horses. I find dressage to be the most fascinating discipline, as one can use traditional dressage training to improve every horse, no matter what his ultimate job is. Furthermore, I believe that any breed of horse can do dressage. Some breeds may have more potential than others, but in the lower levels, correct training can and should enable most horses to compete successfully with even the best of movers. Dressage is, after all, training - not just fancy movement. For example, in addition to my Trakehners, I have successfully competed Arabians, Quarter Horses, Draft Crosses and even a North American Spotted Draft in the dressage ring. When teaching my students, I emphasize that a correct position is the basis for becoming a good rider. Without a good, correct seat a rider will find it difficult to get very far in dressage, or any other equestrian discipline. For this reason, I focus on seat first then move on to more specific aspects of competition. In addition to teaching and training, I also breed and train Trakehner & sport horses for sale and show. Take a look at our Sales page for more information on our home-bred horses. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and I hope to someday welcome you here at Silvercryst Farm! Sincerely, Ann Marie Grégoire Owner/Trainer Silvercryst Farm

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