Philosophy




Each horse and rider is an individual. Each rider and horse combination is unique and each should be cared for and trained to best meet their own needs and goals to be successful. A solid foundation in dressage can help a young horse destined for any discipline achieve their best work. With a thoughtful and creative mindset it is possible to bring out the best work, trust and respect in a horse of any breed. Proper care is also critical to support their training and give each their best chance for success in the show arena.

General Bio

Emily Lasher has been starting and training dressage horses for over 25 years helping each horse work to his or her full potential. She works with not only well bread dressage horses, but also dressage horses of a variety of unexpected breeds at all levels. She has currently had over 90 FEI rides with many wins all on horses she has trained, several of whom making it to Grand Prix and the CDI arena. She has achieved her USDF Bronze Silver and Gold medals on horses she has brought along herself from beginning to Grand Prix. She has many high scoring FEI rides and year end award accomplishments including top Appaloosa and top Welsh Cob nationally and National FEI Dressage Pony Cup Champion, Reserve Champion and year end Grand Prix Pony Champion three years in a row. She has been invited to the Festival of Champions young horse divisions and has had many top ten regional championship rankings. Emily Lasher Dressage is located In Chapel Hill NC and is always working to help as many horses and horse and rider combinations as possible reach their potential.