Natalie Perry Dressage
USDF Gold Medalist | FEI and Young Horse Trainer | Coach
Dressage in Central Oregon From Training Level Through Grand Prix
Training, Instruction, and USDF Competition
With more than 15 years of experience as a professional dressage trainer, Natalie has created a program focused on fundamentals and offering a consistent and progressive approach that sets both horse and rider up for success. She is also an adept and patient Young Horse trainer who has developed horses through Grand Prix. She works with riders of all levels and a variety of breeds, including Welsh Cobs, Arabians, Fjords, Thoroughbreds, and Warmbloods.
Boarding for NPD and Mari Dressage Program Horses
For horses in training or lesson programs, Natalie Perry Dressage offers full-care boarding at Alliance Equestrian Center, in Bend, Oregon, which Natalie owns with her training partner, USDF Silver Medalist Mari Valceschini. The atmosphere at Alliance is friendly and supportive. Horses receive full care and daily turnout, with pasture access available during irrigation season. Both trainers live on-site.
About Natalie
Natalie is an FEI dressage trainer and instructor who’s been teaching in Central Oregon since 2009.
She started her dressage career in the Pacific Northwest at the age of 10, and in 2003 she competed at the USEF Junior Dressage Team Championships, held at Dressage at Devon, in Pennsylvania. In 2006 she made the Region 6 North American Young Riders Championships team and received the Captain Andrew B. de Szinay Sportsmanship Award. She was also selected for the U.S. Dressage Foundations’ Olympic Dream and USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate programs.
As a professional, Natalie earned her USDF Gold Medal in 2013. She’s also coached several students to their Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals. She and her students have earned multiple Oregon Dressage Society and USDF Region 6 championships as well as USDF All-Breeds and Horse of the Year rankings.
Over the years, Natalie has cliniced with Debbie McDonald, Conrad Schumacher, Janet Foy-Brown, Lilo Fore, and several others. She regularly rides with Tina Steward, DVM, and USEF Senior Dressage Judge and FEI 5* Dressage Judge Anne Gribbons.
When she’s not in the barn, Natalie enjoys spending time in Central Oregon and traveling with her husband, Chris Taylor.
Student Testimonials
“Natalie is a professional. She is consistent, demanding, and supportive of her riders and their goals. At the same time, she is fair and considerate of the horse. Natalie is humble, knowledgeable and very inspiring—I cannot recommend her highly enough!”
“I’ve ridden with Natalie off and on since 2010 (I moved away for several years). She’s professional, honest, hardworking, and truly cares for all horses and students in her program—no matter the breed or level. She gives a lot of thought to the short– and long-term advancement of horse and rider. Also, Natalie is a beautiful rider!”
“Not only is Natalie a fabulous rider, she’s a fantastic coach. She is able to adjust her teaching style to work best with each rider. I don’t show anymore, and that’s never been an issue. She challenges me and helps me advance in my riding in a fun and supportive manner. Her and Mari’s barn is relaxed and friendly, and I truly value my time there.“
News, Show Results, and Client Spotlights
Ribbons Won and Lessons Learned at Les Bois
Our trip to Idaho for the Les Bois Dressage Spring show was a whirlwind but a successful one! Often the wins in dressage come in the form of blue ribbons, while others come as training opportunities and lessons learned. We had all three! Natalie's KWPN - NA mare...
Maggie Completes Her Century Club Ride!
Congratulations to Maggie McLaughlin for completing her The Dressage Foundation Century Club Ride aboard Hannah! The Century Club recognizes dressage riders and horses whose combined ages total 100 years or more. Maggie (77) purchased Hannah (24) as a weanling and...
Heart of the Valley Rained 70% for NPD
It was pouring rain for most of Heart of the Valley, held May 7-8, 2022, at DevonWood Equestrian Centre in Sherwood, Oregon, but despite the wet weather, we think our horses and riders did swimmingly! Natalie Perry Dressage horses and riders brought home no less than...
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