SHS International is proud to announce David Collins as its dressage trainer. David completed the most advanced instructors course at the Swedish National Riding School and Olympic Training Center, located at Stroemsholm, Sweden. There he worked with Major Wickni, coach of the 1972 Olympic Bronze medal Team. Course inspector was Col. Gustav Nybleaus, Chairman of the FEI Dressage Committee. David was then a working student for six-time Professional Champion of Germany, "Reitmeister" Udo Lange. David was hired as "Bereiter" (rider, instructor and assistant manager) for "Reitmeister" Heinz Lammers, co-coach of the USA 1976 Bronze Medal Olympic Team. David returns to train in Germany at least once a year. David is one of very few people of any nationality who have been paid to train riders and horses in some of Germany’s most prestigious dressage barns. He trained German competition riders of all levels. David knows the European system from the basics to Grand Prix. Regardless of your level or ability, David can enhance your understanding of classical horsemanship.

• "I feel that I’ve learned more about dressage in the last three years riding with David than I had learned in my entire life." -Alix Szepesi,  AHSA Champion at fourth Level, Prix st.  Georges, Reserve Champion Intermediare II.

• "David has been the most important influence and inspiration in my career. The success I’ve had with horses and students from training to FEI has been a direct result of his methodology and mentorship. His teaching creates confidence and his riding is an inspiration." -Kathy Wood-Copa, trainer of many champion horses and students through Intermediare I.

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Last modified: August 25, 2009