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The following are current and past student photos, accomplishments, and testimonials:
Nongae and Winnetou "Vinnie" "Vinnie" is a 16h 2000 Hanoverian gelding owned by Nongae, who started working with Tracey in May of 2011. ANNOUNCEMENT: We are happy to announce Nongae's purchase of "Donatalla" (2009 filly by Donarweiss, out of Fatima, by Florestan I), the offspring of "Fatima" (shown below), and we wish Nongae and Donatalla much happiness and success!
Nathalina is a 1998 Holsteiner/Trakehner cross mare owned by Lindsay, who started working with Tracey in May 2011.
"Stella" is a 17h 2006 Georgian Grande (Percheron/Saddlebred cross) mare owned by Michelle, who started working with Tracey in June of 2011. Stella and Michelle are very successful in the jumper ring, but needed assistance with their flat work and suppling. In a short time, they have made remarkable progress, as Stella struggled with even coming on the bit and working through her back. As you can see, three lessons later (when this photo was taken), they are getting the hang of it! Michelle says, "I have owned Stella for three months and I bought her for jumping. I was having a lot of trouble with my leg yielding and turning. I knew I needed a lot of flat work, so I decided to work with Tracey and immediately started improving. After only three lessons we have come so far, I feel like I am on a new horse. I'm even considering a dressage show in our future!! We still have a far way to go, but I know with Tracey’s help we will keep improving. Tracey is not only hardworking, but also a lot fun!"
Palini is a 16.3 1993 Oldenberg/Thoroughbred cross gelding owned by Pam, who started working with Tracey in June of 2010. They have spent many years honing their dressage skills, and came to Tracey to work on some basic issues that would help them to get back on track with their dressage program.
Christie and "Monti" Christie and Monti, a 16.0h Thoroughbred gelding, began working with Tranquillity Dressage in 2003, when Monti had numerous basic issues, including only wanting to take one lead in the canter. They were showing in Training Level at the time. After three years of hard work and dedication, this pair has worked their way through Training, First, and Second Levels, and have had numerous accomplishments including: Personal best score for Training Level: 70.000% Personal best score for First Level: 69.706% Personal best score for Second Level: 68.039%
2007 GCDA Year End Awards:
2006 GCDA Year End Awards:
Annemette and "Fatima" Annemette purchased Fatima from another one of Tracey's students in the spring of 2007. Fatima is a 16.0h Premium Westfalian mare. Annemette could not be happier with her purchase of Fatima and their accomplishments. Annemette has been working with Tracey since 2000. Personal best score for First Level: 71.842% Personal best score for Second Level: 68.158% Personal best score for Third Level: 67.949%
2008 GCDA Year End Awards:
ANNOUNCEMENT: Annemette has now earned her Bronze Medal!
Vicki and Kellesar, began working with Tranquillity Dressage in 2002, when she owned her horse Persuasive Prince ("BJ"), who was retired in early 2006. With the help of Tracey, she has since purchased Kelessar, a 16.3 Trakehner cross gelding, who has been shown by Tracey since his purchase, due to Vicki's extensive work-related travel. After many years away from the show ring, Vicki was able to show him very successfully, winning virtually every class entered. Personal best score for Introductory Level: 69.000%
Tracey's best score with Kelessar for Introductory Level: 69.500% Tracey's best score with Kelessar for Training Level: 68.846%
Update: We are terribly sad to report that our beloved Kelessar had to be euthanized, due to an untreatable neurological disorder. He is very sadly missed by everyone that knew him. He was an extremely special and kind soul that will truly never be replaced. We are all heartbroken, and will forever hold his memory in our hearts.
Eve writes, “I am often asked 'What exactly is dressage?'. I can only describe it as being one with your horse, striving for preciseness and perfection in a quiet and gentle manner... you and your horse always maintaining open communication by speaking the same language. This is something that I find speaks to my soul. As an amateur, I am continuously learning to achieve, all the while 'having fun', under the tutelage of my trainer, Tracey Winter. Tracey has an incredible way of teaching her methodology, which is classical dressage. It is one of patience and kindness... knowing when to ask more of a horse and student, and more importantly, when not to! She always keeps the horse and rider's well-being first and foremost. Again, as an amateur/novice, these are qualities in a trainer that I have come to treasure. Whether on a Sunday hack or in the show ring, Tracey's professionalism and know-how continue to help my horse and me. Prince and I look forward to continuing all the positive results!" Personal best score for Introductory Level: 81.500%
2009 GCDA Year End Awards:
Elisabeth and "Olivvia” (Livvie) Elisabeth writes, “Being from Sweden, I am familiar with the term 'dressage'. For me, it means how to train a horse to be strong, obedient, balanced and soft through gymnastic movements. The main purpose is to make the horse useable and pleasant to ride, and to promote the cooperation between horse and rider. The benefit is a horse that will last you a lifetime -- a horse that moves with ease, enhancing the natural beauty of the animal. The dressage rider's goal is to be in perfect balance and harmony with the horse. To obtain all that, you need a good trainer, and in Tracey Winter I have found the best. Dressage is not only a sport, it is an art, and Tracey Winter is the Michelangelo of dressage! Tracey has helped me and my mare, Olivvia, tremendously. When I first met Tracey, my horse could not canter. She was unhappy and difficult. After three months with Tracey, she could do a half pass in canter, with her ears pricked forward. Everybody that knew Olivvia and I before I met Tracey cannot believe we are the same horse and rider. Watch out show season 2011! Thank you, Tracey, for all your patience, kindness and inspiration!"
"Pookie" is a 15.1h Morgan gelding owned by Amy. Amy writes, "I will never forget the first time I saw Tracey ride Pookie. All I could think was, "Wow! Is that my horse?". He had been transformed. It was a long road for him and I from there, but Tracey's training style was easy to understand and she never made me feel second best because we were starting out at the bottom. What I never thought was possible, Tracey has helped us accomplish in five short months. I never thought Pookie and I could overcome our racetrack past: his dream of being a racehorse, and mine of being a jockey. Five months later, we were in the ring at our first dressage show, and came home not only with a second place, but also a first place ribbon! We now have a new dream in dressage thanks to Tracey's talent, dedication, and patience."
Personal best score for Introductory Level: 70.000%
2008 GCDA Year End Awards:
Michelle and Raymond, a 16.2h Oldenburg gelding, came to Tranquillity Dressage in late 2005. Raymond had not been under saddle very long, but their work had been grooming them for the hunter ring. Knowing that dressage could be of benefit to their program, they began learning the basics of dressage, and did very well, until it was time for them to return to their home in New Jersey for the 2006 summer season, where he returned to his hunter work. They returned in the winter of the 2006/2007 season and continued their training and showing, again returning to New Jersey to pursue their hunter work. They returned for the 2007/2008 season, and Tracey showed Raymond at the prestigious Wellington Classic Spring Challenge, where they did extraordinarily well. It was Raymond's first show at Training Level, and he earned a 72.174%, with excellent comments from the judge!!!
Personal best score for Introductory Level: 70.5007%
Tracey's personal best score with Raymond for Training Level: 72.174%
Paula and Macho, a 16.3h Dutch Warmblood gelding, began working with Tranquillity Dressage in 2005, when they were competing at First Level. Since working with Tracey, they pair has gone from First Level to Third Level. Macho has since been sold to Ann Hayes of Las Cruces, New Mexico where they are very successfully competing at the FEI levels, and have earned their USDF Silver Medal. Personal best score for First Level: 67.647% Personal best score for Third Level: 64.419%
Tracey's personal best score with Macho for Intermediare I: 72.000% Qualified by Tracey for the 2007 USDF Region 3 Championships in Prix St. Georges and Intermediare I
2007 GCDA Year End Awards:
"Donovan" is a 16h Quarter Horse gelding owned by Alicia.
Alicia writes, "Back in the early
days of Tracey's professional dressage career, there was a lazy quarter horse
and a lovable baby palomino. Tracey, somehow, managed to make that quarter horse
(Donny) look like a million bucks, and his owner was even able to do a freestyle
with him - her life's ambition. The palomino (Johnny) got an excellent start
with Tracey, and never felt a heavy hand in his mouth.
Lana Kay started with Tracey back in 2003 with her previous horse, Fiddlestyx ("Styx"). He was retired in 2005 and Lana Kay, with the help of Tracey, purchased Forbidden, a promising young 16.0h Trakehner mare who was only 30 days under saddle. Lana Kay writes "Our goal for the 2005-2006 show season was to get this young mare to a few GCDA shows, let Tracey ride her a couple times, and get me on her at a show....or two.....maybe.... Well, we far surpassed that goal! Tracey rode her the first show of the season, and after that we both were able to ride the mare in the rest of the shows of the season. Tracey's Introductory Level average on Trix for the season was 73.240%, and mine was 64.940%. The most important accomplishment of this past season has been the bond that has developed between this young mare and myself. With Tracey's training, guidance, and patience, we have a young horse that I am able to ride with confidence and trust, that as a relatively inexperienced adult amateur I am able to continue to learn basic riding skills, I have a horse that can be competitive with "the best", and I have a horse that is affectionate, loving, has personality plus, and gives me her best when we work. Our goal for the 2006-2007 season will be to show in Training Level at Gold Coast Dressage competitions, and we're off to a great start!" Personal best score for Introductory Level: 75.714% Personal best score for Training Level: 65.833%
Tracey's best score with Forbidden for Introductory Level: 74.280% Tracey's best score with Forbidden for Training Level: 73.846%
2006 GCDA Year End Awards:
2007 GCDA Year End Awards:
Qualified by Tracey for the 2007 USDF Region 3 Championships for Open Training Level
Susan McCoy worked with Tracey several years ago with her Arabian, Rocco. She has since moved to beautiful Ocala, retired her beloved Rocco, and purchased her new love, Tonus, a 1999 16.2h Lusitano stallion (later to be gelded). Susan and Tracey still stay in touch, and in a recent email, Susan had these kind words to say: "Those of us that have been touched by you and those who share your views, philosophies and love of the sport are truly lucky. You have taught us that there are no shortcuts, and the only way to a harmonious relationship with our horses is through kind, non-forceful and clear training. Not to mention lots of time and dedication! You have had a huge influence over my riding and relationship with my horse!"
ANNOUNCEMENT: We are terribly sad to announce the passing of Tonus. He will be sorely missed. Annette and "Mädchen" Annette started her training with Tranquillity Dressage with her leased horse, Dreamer, in 2006. With the help of Tracey, she has since purchased her new horse, Mädchen, an American Warmblood (Trakehner/Thoroughbred cross) mare to continue her dressage career with. Annette says, "I have been training with Tracey Winter since June 2005, and have enjoyed every minute. The greatest compliment I’ve had came from a friend who said that my riding has advanced “light years” from when we first began together. Tracey is always professional in her approach to student and horse, and has an ability to bring out our best efforts even when we are having an “off” day. She couples her commitment to classical dressage training with a great sense of humor and infinite patience, making for a fantastic training experience." Sue and “Tikka’s Brigadoon” (Briggs) Sue writes, “People often say to me, “What is Dressage”? I try to explain that it’s like dancing on horseback, when the horse and rider appear as one. Although I’ve been riding for many years, the art of dressage has to be the hardest thing I have ever tried to accomplish on horseback! It takes considerable time, patience and talent. When you get even the slightest movement correct, it is also very rewarding! I started training with Tracey in April of 2009 and immediately “clicked” with her style of coaching and training. She uses her many years of experience and accomplishments to maximize the talent of her students and the horses they ride. I’m very excited to be working with her and look forward to our journey to see just how far “What is Dressage” will take us” Personal best score for Introductory Level: 72.380% Annette and "Mädchen" Annette started her training with Tranquillity Dressage with her leased horse, Dreamer, in 2006. With the help of Tracey, she has since purchased her new horse, Mädchen, an American Warmblood (Trakehner/Thoroughbred cross) mare to continue her dressage career with. Annette says, "I have been training with Tracey Winter since June 2005, and have enjoyed every minute. The greatest compliment I’ve had came from a friend who said that my riding has advanced “light years” from when we first began together. Tracey is always professional in her approach to student and horse, and has an ability to bring out our best efforts even when we are having an “off” day. She couples her commitment to classical dressage training with a great sense of humor and infinite patience, making for a fantastic training experience."
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Lindsay
Michelle
Vicki
and "Kelessar"
Amy and "Maine Lee Washte Kola" (Pookie)
Michelle
and "Let It Rain" (Raymond)
Paula
and "Macho"
Alicia and
"Donovan"
Lana Kay and
"Forbidden" (Trix)
Susan and "Tonus"
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Contact Information:
Tracey Winter Tranquillity Dressage, LLC 10232 Clubhouse Turn Road Lake Worth, FL 33449-5454
Phone: 954.614.5961 Fax: 561.656.1717
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