Pierre Cousyn - Experience as a Dressage Trainer
Over the last 34 years Pierre Cousyn has worked with some of the world's top trainers in France, Switzerland, and the United States.
In addition to his professional experience, Pierre was formally educated and a two time graduate of the National Equitation School in Saumur, France, home of the prestigious Cadre Noir.
Pierre holds degrees in both Moniteur (Trainer) and Instructeur (an Instructor diploma in which a graduate prepares professionals).
Diplomas and References from the Cadre Noir & Olympic Trainer (pdf)
In addition to his professional experience, Pierre was formally educated and a two time graduate of the National Equitation School in Saumur, France, home of the prestigious Cadre Noir.
Pierre holds degrees in both Moniteur (Trainer) and Instructeur (an Instructor diploma in which a graduate prepares professionals).
Diplomas and References from the Cadre Noir & Olympic Trainer (pdf)
Training Experience
2008: 3 Months Training in Germany
2005: Clinics with Steffen Peters, Individual Bronze Medal WEG, 2010, 2008 US Olympic Team Member, 2009 World Cup Champion, Vegas & 2009 World Equestrian Festival Winner, Aachen
1999-2003: Exposed to training with Günter Seidel, 3 time US Bronze Olympic Medalist
1990-1994: Clinics with Margrit Otto-Crepin, Daniel Ramseier, Christine Stückelberger, Bruno Lostria,
1984-1986 Trained w. Jacques-Henry Menard & Bruno Lostria, French Young Riders Dressage Team Trainer
1976-1980 Working student under Philippe Blondel former Cadre Noir, & Hugues Persyn, Ecuyer Professor
2005: Clinics with Steffen Peters, Individual Bronze Medal WEG, 2010, 2008 US Olympic Team Member, 2009 World Cup Champion, Vegas & 2009 World Equestrian Festival Winner, Aachen
1999-2003: Exposed to training with Günter Seidel, 3 time US Bronze Olympic Medalist
1990-1994: Clinics with Margrit Otto-Crepin, Daniel Ramseier, Christine Stückelberger, Bruno Lostria,
1984-1986 Trained w. Jacques-Henry Menard & Bruno Lostria, French Young Riders Dressage Team Trainer
1976-1980 Working student under Philippe Blondel former Cadre Noir, & Hugues Persyn, Ecuyer Professor
Professional Experience
2016 to present: Freelance training and Clinician. Aiken, SC, USA
2009 - 2015 Dressage Trainer, Wellington, FL, USA
1999 - present: Proprietor, Dressage Sport Horse Consulting - Importing & Purchasing Services
2008-2009: Dressage Trainer for Grand Prix Jumpers, Old Stone Farm, Staatsburg, NY
2007-2008: Dressage Trainer, GA, USA
2007: Clinician & Symposium Lead, Moscow & St. Petersburg, Russia - 13 dressage seminars over 2 weeks, with 750 total participants. Followed by 2 months training & riding.
1995-2007: Dressage Trainer, CA, US
1990-1994: Trainer & Competitor, Switzerland
1988-1989: Instructeur, Centre Regional D'aide et de Formation, Lille, France
Practical and theoretical training to prepare future professional
1984-1986: Moniteur, Verlinghem Riding School, France, Responsible for teaching, stable, and training of horses
2009 - 2015 Dressage Trainer, Wellington, FL, USA
1999 - present: Proprietor, Dressage Sport Horse Consulting - Importing & Purchasing Services
2008-2009: Dressage Trainer for Grand Prix Jumpers, Old Stone Farm, Staatsburg, NY
2007-2008: Dressage Trainer, GA, USA
2007: Clinician & Symposium Lead, Moscow & St. Petersburg, Russia - 13 dressage seminars over 2 weeks, with 750 total participants. Followed by 2 months training & riding.
1995-2007: Dressage Trainer, CA, US
1990-1994: Trainer & Competitor, Switzerland
1988-1989: Instructeur, Centre Regional D'aide et de Formation, Lille, France
Practical and theoretical training to prepare future professional
1984-1986: Moniteur, Verlinghem Riding School, France, Responsible for teaching, stable, and training of horses
Formal Education
1987: "Instructeur" - 2nd Degree Instructor Program, National Equestrian School, Saumur, France
Specializing in preparing professionals for exams and training the horse at higher levels. The one-year full-time course of studies is taught by the Cadre Noir ecuyers-professor (top riding instructors).
1981: "Moniteur" - 1st Degree Instructor Program, National Equestrian School, Saumur, France
Specializing in preparing professionals for exams and training the horse at higher levels. The one-year full-time course of studies is taught by the Cadre Noir ecuyers-professor (top riding instructors).
1981: "Moniteur" - 1st Degree Instructor Program, National Equestrian School, Saumur, France
