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Dressage Training Available
Dressage training is provided by local trainers.
Currently, Nick Handy is available for lessons 2 days a
week and Michele Renshaw teaches lessons on
Saturdays. Contact Magnolia Hill Stables for
availability.
Magnolia Hill Stables also serves as a host to clinicians
and a Delta Dressage Association schooling show each
year. This offers our boarders the convenience of
showing in a familiar location under qualified judges
without the hassle of traveling.
For information regarding schooling shows and other
dressage shows in the area, please visit the Delta
Dressage Association website at
www.deltadressage.com
Currently, Nick Handy is available for lessons 2 days a
week and Michele Renshaw teaches lessons on
Saturdays. Contact Magnolia Hill Stables for
availability.
Magnolia Hill Stables also serves as a host to clinicians
and a Delta Dressage Association schooling show each
year. This offers our boarders the convenience of
showing in a familiar location under qualified judges
without the hassle of traveling.
For information regarding schooling shows and other
dressage shows in the area, please visit the Delta
Dressage Association website at
www.deltadressage.com
Nick Handy is an Iowa native, and dressage
enthusiast. He graduated from Meredith Manor
International Equestrian Centre with a Riding Master
VI certification where he trained with Nancy Wesolek-
Sterrett, a competitive FEI rider who has won many
awards. After finishing school he toured with the
‘World Famous Lipizzaner Stallion Show’ for 2 years,
performing classical dressage throughout the US and
Canada. He then toured with the equine-themed
performance ‘Cavalia’- a renowned performance
showcasing horses in multiple disciplines. At Cavalia
he worked under world renowned horse trainers
Fredric Pinon and Magail Delgado, performing atop
Lusitano stallions, and assisting Magali with her
training. His experience at Cavalia also allowed him
utilize and learn more about natural horsemanship
with horse whisperer Fred Pignon.
Nick’s main focus in teaching is to develop a strong
foundation for his students, using the seat and balance
of the rider before moving on to advanced levels. He
feels once this is accomplished, horse and rider will be
able to understand the fundamentals of dressage and
make it more enjoyable for horse and rider.
After 3 busy years of touring he is excited to return to
teaching and looks forward to share his enthusiasm
about dressage with others.
enthusiast. He graduated from Meredith Manor
International Equestrian Centre with a Riding Master
VI certification where he trained with Nancy Wesolek-
Sterrett, a competitive FEI rider who has won many
awards. After finishing school he toured with the
‘World Famous Lipizzaner Stallion Show’ for 2 years,
performing classical dressage throughout the US and
Canada. He then toured with the equine-themed
performance ‘Cavalia’- a renowned performance
showcasing horses in multiple disciplines. At Cavalia
he worked under world renowned horse trainers
Fredric Pinon and Magail Delgado, performing atop
Lusitano stallions, and assisting Magali with her
training. His experience at Cavalia also allowed him
utilize and learn more about natural horsemanship
with horse whisperer Fred Pignon.
Nick’s main focus in teaching is to develop a strong
foundation for his students, using the seat and balance
of the rider before moving on to advanced levels. He
feels once this is accomplished, horse and rider will be
able to understand the fundamentals of dressage and
make it more enjoyable for horse and rider.
After 3 busy years of touring he is excited to return to
teaching and looks forward to share his enthusiasm
about dressage with others.
Michele Renshaw is a 1992 Graduate of Lake Erie College with a B.S. in Equestrian Education
with Emphasis on Teacher/Trainer and Facilities Management.
93-94 Working Student for Robert Dover in New Jersey and during the Winter Equestrian
Festival in Wellington.
95-99 Trained and competed in Eventing and Jumpers.
2000-2007 Working with Ally Rogers, Assistant Trainer since 2006 (ALR Dressage)
2007 to present: Established Serenity Farm Dressage, a teaching, training and sales business
USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist
Licensed Equine Massage Therapist from Equissage, Inc. in Virginia
President of Delta Dressage Association, Region 3 GMO
Michele has a wonderful philosophy about this sport:
with Emphasis on Teacher/Trainer and Facilities Management.
93-94 Working Student for Robert Dover in New Jersey and during the Winter Equestrian
Festival in Wellington.
95-99 Trained and competed in Eventing and Jumpers.
2000-2007 Working with Ally Rogers, Assistant Trainer since 2006 (ALR Dressage)
2007 to present: Established Serenity Farm Dressage, a teaching, training and sales business
USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist
Licensed Equine Massage Therapist from Equissage, Inc. in Virginia
President of Delta Dressage Association, Region 3 GMO
Michele has a wonderful philosophy about this sport:
" I have spent most of my dressage career learning about the
sport and trying to better myself as a rider. I have only
recently ventured out into the world of professional teaching.
I love helping people and if what I've picked up along the way
can help someone with this challenging sport, then I'm all for
it!! I am excited for my students, whether they conquer a
new movement or if they have a "light bulb" moment I enjoy
taking the journey with them."
sport and trying to better myself as a rider. I have only
recently ventured out into the world of professional teaching.
I love helping people and if what I've picked up along the way
can help someone with this challenging sport, then I'm all for
it!! I am excited for my students, whether they conquer a
new movement or if they have a "light bulb" moment I enjoy
taking the journey with them."