Training Program

Overview

Winchester Farm is an exclusive, full-service dressage training facility located in Readington, New Jersey. We offer an individualized, intensive training program for horse and rider in the classic discipline of dressage.

Our specific focus is a customized training program for the serious, committed competitor, who is mounted on a horse who is talented and suitable for the modern sport of dressage.

Our approach combines the foundational elements of work in long lines, on the pillars, under saddle and over cavalletties. In addition, riders are expected to develop a strong theoretical and practical background to serve as the framework for classical dressage teachings.

We offer an unsurpassed level of caregiving in an elegant, state-of-the-art equestrian facility. We stable a maximum of 8 horses to ensure that the horse and rider receive individualized and personalized care and attention.

Head Trainer- Mr. Richard Ulmann

Mr. Ulmann received the title of Professor of Equitation in Switzerland after WW II. He studied in Warendorf, Germany at the "Deutsch Reitschule" with Harry Boldt, General Horst Niemack and M.M. Brinkmann. During that period he earned the silver riding medal of Germany.

Mr. Ulmann subsequently spent 3 years in Denmark working with the Danish Olympic dressage team assisting Colonel C. O. Petersen, Knud Hansen, Lis Harte and Git Galbo. He then joined the Swiss Cavalry where he completed his "Bexeiter" in Lausanne under Mr. John Wagienene. As part of his training in the Cavalry, he spent a year with the Spanish Riding School of Vienna where he was coached by Colonel Alois Podhajsky.

Mr. Ulmann then immigrated to Venezuela in order to develop the foundation for the equestrian sports. In that capacity he became a member of the Venezuelan Equestrian Federation, the dressage committee, and served as a dressage judge.

Mr. Ulmann has been working in the US as a freelance dressage coach since 1982. His best known student is Mary Alice Malone of Iron Springs Farm whom he has been coaching for many years on her breeding and performance stallions. He is also a popular international clinician and travel regularly to instruct in Chile, Peru, Columbia and Venezuela.

Mr Ulmann specializes in assisting riders thru the systematic dressage training scale as developed by the German riding system. He offers a unique program for both horse and rider that includes the classical usage of work in long lining, on the pillars, under saddle and over cavalletties. His systematic approach is geared towards riders and horses from novice to Grand Prix level for the amateur and professional alike.

Assistant Trainer- Dr. David Guy

Dr. David Guy, Assistant Trainer, is an accomplished rider, trainer and competitor. Dr. Guy trains and competes at FEI level dressage and has studied under Walter Zettel, Richard Ulmann, and Patrick Le Rolland. Mr. Guy is also experienced in combined training, where he competes at training level, and has studied under George Morris, Chris Kappler and Marilyn Payne Highlights of his career include:

• Adjunct Professor, Delaware Valley College, Intermediate Dressage, 2007-2008
• USDF Silver Medalist
• North Carolina Horse Council Judge Candidate
• Trains and competes at FEI level dressage

Feel free to Contact Us with questions or to learn more about our program.