History
Michelle von Schmidt-Pauli has spent over 35 years studying classical dressage. During this time she has been lucky enough to have been a student of amazing masters such as Charles de Kunffy, Major General Johnathon Burton, Colonel Pauli Wimert and Jack Le Goff. With this education Michelle is well versed in bringing horses through the levels of training and is dedicated to teaching serious dressage principles using humor and a sense of fun. She believes that the purpose of training is to develop a natural harmony and works hard to develop such partnerships correctly from the beginning
Specialties
Located in the heart of Virginia horse country Michelle von Schmidt-Pauli specializes in teaching in classical dressage and working equitation. She enjoys working with a variety of horses and their riders; concentrating on each individual's needs. Training methods are kept relaxed with an emphasis placed on developing an understanding between the horse and rider. These techniques, combined with the principles of classical training produce a solid foundation that will improves any discipline. Michelle travels throughout Northern and Southern Virginia. Please contact her to schedule a lesson at your farm or trailer-in to one of the offsite locations she teaches at around your area.