The Mission of "Tranquillity Dressage"...
Tranquillity is defined as "A peaceful state: a
state of peace and calm"
(14th century. Via Old French tranquillité from
Latin tranquillitas “quietness,” from,
ultimately, quies “quiet”)
With this in mind, it is my goal to provide each
of my clients with classical dressage training with kindness, compassion, and
respect... achieving lasting results for both horse and rider. I don't
believe in using "tricks" or "gadgets". Instead, I believe in taking the time to
build a solid and correct foundation, which I believe is
the cornerstone of all training, no matter what your "goal" level may be.
If you've been disappointed by trainers who advertise as "classical", only to find that their methods are not classical at all, then you've come to the right place. I believe that the only correct and lasting training is attained through the use of correct and effective aids, riding from the haunches forward through the bridging of the back to a soft and relaxed neck and poll. Only when this is achieved, does dressage become beautiful, harmonious, and soulful.
To help create this, I customize my training program to suit the individual needs of each client... each working at their own pace until each step of the training pyramid is understood and successfully demonstrated by horse and rider. I am patient and supportive, yet I keep a strict adherence to classical methods and my strong ethics. If you are serious about learning dressage, and really want to do it the way it was intended to be, then I am just as serious about working with you, and will do my very best to help you along on your journey.
I also a
m a strong
proponent of cross-training, and allow the horses in my care to enjoy a variety
of work, including some cardiovascular work consisting of long trots or gallops,
low level jumping, cavaletti work, and trail riding. I believe in creating happy
horses that enjoy their day's activities, and also horses that can be ridden by
their owners in a variety of environments and activities.
I am also respectful of my clients' time and money, thus I am virtually always on-time, and I will never be found distracted (on the cell phone or otherwise) during any training session. Dressage is not only my job, but it is my passion, and I take my job, and the goals of my clients very seriously. I am committed to providing the best service possible, while keeping things challenging yet enjoyable for both horse and rider.
Due to a heavy training schedule, I am only able to train out of Capella Farm in Delray Beach, Florida, and can only accept students and horses in training at my current location. See the "Facility" page for more information on this great farm.
Who is "Tranquillity Dressage"?
Tranquillity
Dressage is me, Tracey Winter, along with my faithful sidekick, Tucker (see
photo at right). I was born in 1966 and have been riding since the age of 5. I
spent my youth riding western and huntseat. In my teens, I showed hunters and
jumpers, did some eventing, and was introduced to dressage. By the time I was
17, what started as a training "requirement" from my instructor, turned into a
passion. Today, I still find myself excited about dressage, and the connection
that really good dressage allows to happen between these beautiful
creatures and us.
I am a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, and recipient of numerous awards, both local and national. You can find a summary of these on my "Accomplishments" page. I am also a Board Member of Gold Coast Dressage Association (250+ members) as the 2nd Vice President. I am also a staff writer and consultant for the "English Equestrian" magazine.
I take great pride in my horse, Martailo (pictured on this page), a Trakehner that I raised and trained from a five month old weanling through the Grand Prix level, all of which can be performed in the snaffle, or even bareback with a hackamore! He was trained by me, using only classical methods, without ever wearing any type of gadget whatsoever. I also have a new young horse, Windsor, who I acquired in late 2006. I just started him this past year, and I am looking forward to shaing his journey through the levels. His achievements are also listed on my "Accomplishments" page.
How To Reach "Tranquillity Dressage"
- Telephone
- 954.614.5961
- FAX
- 561.656.1717
- Postal address
- Tranquillity Dressage, LLC
- 10232 Clubhouse Turn Road
- Lake Worth, Florida 33449-5454
- Electronic mail
- General Information: Martailo@msn.com
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This website was last updated on Sunday February 10, 2008