~ Combining Classical Principles with Modern Dressage ~
​based in Aiken, SC

Dressage  

​Based in Aiken SC, Pierre teaches all levels of dressage from Training to Grand Prix and flat work for jumpers

Formally educated in Europe, Pierre is a two-time graduate of the National Equitation School in Saumur, France, home of the prestigious Cadre Noir.

​He holds degrees in both Moniteur and Instructeur (Trainer & Instructor for Professional Riders)
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Pierre is available to come to your facility for lessons. If you live outside the Aiken area, Pierre is available to travel for clinics

Training Style & Philosophy

Pierre places great emphasis on the importance of basic skills, even at the highest levels of dressage. He believes:
  • A happy relationship between horse and rider is the only way that dressage makes sense.

  • Creating a strong foundation is the essential ingredient to success.

  • Solving each and every problem encountered by going back to the basics.

  • Emphasizing on a step by step training program.
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  • Combining classical principles with modern dressage

Education & Training

Pierre has worked and trained with some of the world's leading trainers in Germany, France, Switzerland, and the US
In Europe, Pierre trained in France, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland and worked with
  • Margrit Otto-Crepin, French equestrian. Silver medal at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
  • Daniel Ramseier, Swiss Olympic Silver Medalist,
  • Christine Stückelberger, competed at 6 Olympic games 
  • Jacques-Henry Menard, member of the National French Team
  • Bruno Lostria, French Young Riders Dressage Team Trainer
  • Patrick Lerolland, National French Champion
  • Dominque Flamand, National French Trainer
  • Holga Finken​
In the US, Pierre had the pleasure to train with            attended clinics with
  • Klaus Balkenhol
  • Michael Klimke
  • Rafael Soto
  • Conrad Schumacher
  • Harry Boldt and many more.
While in California Pierre was also the trainer/rider for Akiko Yamazaki and her horses (current sponsor for Steffen Peters) and organized shopping trips in Europe for clients, which included the purchase of the Grand Prix horse Kranak for Akiko Yamazaki
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Dressage Clinics in the US

Pierre teaches dressage from Training Level to Grand Prix as well as flatwork for Jumpers and Eventers. 
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Pierre Cousyn has the education and experience you have been looking for in a trainer. 
A kind & gentle trainer, specializing in Dressage training and teaching, from Training Level to Grand Prix. 
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Contact him directly to plan a clinic at your facility. 
PicturePierre teaching in Moscow
​International Clinics 
Pierre has given clinics in the US and internationally in 
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  • Germany
  • Switzerland 
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Egypt 
  • Russia
    where he was     Invited by the Russian Federation. 
    ​Pierre traveled to Moscow & St Petersburg to give 13 dressage seminars over 2 weeks, with 750 total participants. Followed by two months of training & coaching.
Pierre Cousyn - Aiken, SC - 904.613.5464 - [email protected]
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