Renee has helped me make the switch from hunters to dressage with my OTTB Maestro...not an easy feat for a horse that loved to poke his nose and work on a long rein! When my second horse needed better flat work to prepare him for jumping, I didn’t hesitate to add dressage lessons with Renee into our program. I’ve found Renee to be exceptionally patient and positive, even through the ups and down of training a green horse. Both my horses have surpassed my expectations and it wouldn’t have been without her guidance.
Kara Corpman
Renee guided me patiently through the process of finding and buying my first horse, Dutch Courage. I planned to event him. He arrived with an inability to turn left or trot a cross rail. Within two years, we were receiving compliments from our jump coach, unexpectedly finishing with firsts at local events and dressage shows.
Renee’s sense of humor was a much appreciated when Dutch exhibited extra exuberance. She taught me to ride the unexpected and be patient with baby steps of progress. Most importantly she gave us both confidence to perform.
I think Renee Peters Dressage has really helped my horse relax and we have really come a long way! In addition to being a nice person, Renee is a very talented rider and trainer who works with all kinds of horses, from green like mine to upper level. I have a lot of respect for her horse sense and knowledge and experience. She knew what my mare needed, and when she was ready for more; and Renee helps me understand that, too. Thanks to Renee, now I can ride my horse :-) My horse seems settled here, and that's a great thing. I'm taking it as a thumbs up!
Debby Miller
I have been riding with Renee since 2015. What started out as weekly lessons turned into Renee helping me buy my own horse! Renee is a fabulous teacher; her ability to identify my riding strengths and weaknesses never fails to amaze me. She can relax my points of tension, allowing my horse to shine. I have grown as a rider in my time training with Renee, not just learning about dressage but becoming a kinder, more effective rider.
In shopping for my first horse, Renee would come with me and ride the sale horse before I got on – impressing everyone she met with her ability to immediately figure out the horse – and gave me honest, practical feedback. I finally purchased Elena, a horse she had been training. Renee has continued to work with us, including rehabbing an injury, helping me learn groundwork and the ins and outs of building a respectful relationship, continuing with professional training and helping me and Elena figure each other out under saddle. Renee is known as The Wizard around the barn for her ability to make horses look incredible. I’m so thrilled that Elena and I are continuing to blossom together, thanks in huge part to Renee!
Natasha Sadoff
Great trainer! Renee is professional and patient as well as knowledgeable in multiple disciplines. I have rode with Renee for several years, strengthening our dressage foundation and winning area awards. Having built a strong dressage foundation, this the past year I focused on AQHA and local A rated hunter shows; We have have had great success with Renee's excellent guidance.
Cori Niedermaier
Renee has always been my eyes when I can't be there! She has always coached me through my insecurities! She has always taken care of requests that are in reason and fair for everyone! She never pushes us to do more until we are ready! She never makes fun of us because we are not perfect riders or our horses are not on the top of the breeding scale! She gives each of us 100% of her effort 7 days a week!
Tracy Jennings