Kristen Becker Dressage

Kristen is an USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist with distinction in all three. She also has obtained her Freestyle Gold, Silver and Bronze Bars thus a recipient of the USDF Diamont Achievement award. Kristen is a FEI rider, competitor, and trainer located at Equestrian Events in Maple Park, Illinois. Kristen is available for clinics throughout the continental US. 

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Kristen began riding at a very young age and eventually debuted in the FEI ring at 13 years old qualifying and competing at the North American Young Rider Championships aboard her own Ramses. She competed and medaled at five NAYRC, three Brentina Cup Championships, numerous Regional Championships, Festival of Champions, and the US Dressage Finals aboard numerous self-trained horses throughout the years. 

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Taking a very classical approach to training, all horses are in a customized training program suited to each individual horse. It is imperative that each horse is mentally and physically happy in their work and environment. Incorporating cross training such as long lining, hacking, and desensitizing, the horses remain willing and trusting in their training. Kristen has experience starting young horses as well as training horses through the FEI levels. Numerous instructors have contributed to Kristen’s education and success such as Natalie Lamping, Lilo Fore, Jeremy Steinberg, and Colonel Albrecht Von Ziegner. Her current influences include Debbie Rodriguez, Martin Kuhn, and Gerhard Politz. 

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To learn more about our facility, please visit Equestrian Events at  https://equestrianeventstables.com/ .

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Kristen has a unique talent for creating musical freestyles for any level dressage rider. Her freestyles have one many year end awards for professionals, amateur riders, and top young riders. She offers her services, along with her partner, at Triumph Freestyles:  https://www.triumphfreestyles.com/. 

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