Meet Lindsay Cooper
Lindsay is a USDF Silver and Bronze medalist who brings over 25 years of experience in training, instruction, and sport horse development, with a focus on creating balanced, confident horses through patient and systematic training.
Her approach blends classical dressage fundamentals and the understanding of biomechanics, with the expectations of today’s competition arena.
Known for her thoughtful instruction style and attention to detail, Lindsay works closely with riders of varying experience levels — from those building foundational confidence to riders pursuing competitive goals. She meets each partnership where they are and allows each horse and rider combination to progress at the pace they need to succeed.
Her philosophy emphasizes partnership, communication, and above all, preserving the horse’s willingness and joy in the work.
Her achievements include but are not limited to:
Rider Performance Award — Training Level (2008)
Rider Performance Award — First Level (2011)
2014 Region 9 Training Level Champion on a horse personally started and developed (12th at Finals)
Rider Performance Award — Second Level (2014)
Bronze Medal (2015) — With Distinction awarded in 2020
Rider Performance Award — Third Level (2015)
Silver Medal (2017)
Sport Horse Nationals 2017 — First Level Reserve Champion
Rider Performance Award — Fourth Level (2018)
SWDC 2019 — Fourth Level Champion
Rider Performance Award — Prix St. Georges (2019)
Rider Performance Award — Intermediate I (2019)
IALHA Nationals 2019 — Prix St. Georges Reserve Champion
IALHA Nationals 2019 — Intermediate I Reserve Champion
Sport Horse Nationals 2020 — Second Level Reserve Champion
Region 9 Sport Horse Champion — Second & Third Level
2024 Region 9 Training Level Champion and Finals qualifier at Training & First Level on a horse personally started and developed
2024 US Dressage Finals — Fourth Level Competitor
Introduced more than 20 horses to their first trip down centerline
Started more than 20 young horses under saddle
