Testimonials
Straight from the horse’s (rider’s) mouth
After decades of dealing with numerous training and breeding facilities I finally found someone who got it right, down to the smallest detail! From the wonderful footing, to the large clean stalls, to the individual turnout paddocks with Centaur fencing, Lauren Sprieser runs a first class facility. And while I was aware that Lauren is a very successful competitor, I was pleased to find that she is a consummate horsewoman as well, dedicated to bringing out the best in horse and rider. Lauren and her very professional staff work hard to keep things organized and on schedule so that each individual horse gets the proper attention both during lessons and in the barn. Yet even with a busy schedule, the environment is very tranquil so my young horses are happy and relaxed, and we can focus on our improvement with no distractions - it’s like a spa for horses. I highly recommend it for the serious horseperson!
- Trudy Walker
Never before have I felt so at ease leaving my horse in the care of others, as I did at Sprieser Sporthorse. The combination of Lauren’s customized training program paired with the staff’s caring attention to detail, worked to create the perfect environment for my horse to progress and relax in.
Many thanks to everyone at Clearwater Farm. Both my horse and I look forward to coming back very soon!
- Meghan Kavanah
My 16-year-old Holsteiner “becoming a lawn-ornament” cross that I’ve had since he was three, went from “Flab to Fab” after 6 months of Lauren’s fitness camp. He looks and acts like a horse half his age. During the hunt and purchase of my second horse after many years of frustrating, intermitent training with my first, Lauren gave me the guidance and space to find the horse I needed to progress as an adult rider. Now with her coaching, I’m able to understand concepts of balance, position and contact that I never could grasp before.
- Virginia Lux
Lauren Sprieser offers the perfect trifecta… a superbly managed barn that is always “drama free,” a positive and supportive atmosphere for horse and rider where hard work and fun are the mission of every ride, and just the right mix of patient, logical coaching with the occasional shout of support to reach for the next goal. All of this is done with a love of teaching, appreciation for each rider’s skills and goals and desire to bring out the best in every horse. As my horse and I transition from Hunter to Dressage, we could not be in better hands.
- Anne Jacoboski
I have been in the horse world for very many years and been in barns with Olympians and World Championship medal winners. Lauren Sprieser’s Sprieser Sporthorse is at the top of my list as an outstanding dressage facility. Lauren is an amazing horsewoman for being so young in years and seems to be able to get the best out of many different types and ages of horses. She is also adept – and willing – to work with all levels of riders and brings enthusiasm and humor to her lessons.
The thing that stands out in my mind about SSH is the level of care that is achieved. Every horse is treated as an individual and their needs are totally catered to without question. Whatever a particular horse needs to be happy is what is provided, be it turn-out with no grass, exercise in the walker, turn-out 2X a day, it makes no difference. I have a “special needs” horse and feel totally at ease with her under the care of Lauren and her staff. I know I don’t need to come to the barn to be sure my horse is receiving the care she needs. What a relief it is to be at Sprieser Sporthorse!
- Peggy Daly
A dressage queen wrapped in the body of a down-to-earth, twenty something year old motivational speaker - that’s how you could best describe Lauren Sprieser. Her classical approach to dressage replaces the mystery of dressage by common sense, nuts and bolts, and how-to instruction. Teaching dressage is not her job, it’s her love. Most importantly, Lauren stresses the “why’s” behind the “how’s”, which gives her students the tools they need to ride their dressage horse, and the next one, and next one…
If you’re willing to learn, she’s willing to teach.
The amazing part is when all at once it just all “clicks”.
- Kay Brady, 2008 USEA Beginner Novice Master Rider of the Year
Lauren’s kindness and patience in her approach to dressage training has made an amazing difference in my two horses, both were tense OTTB’s and are now in the ribbons every time out. Her optimistic outlook and energetic attitude have been a real joy to work with.
- Cathy Gulick
I know Lauren as an all-around, talented, and caring horsewoman. In training, I regularly work with her on a variety of horses from basic through international levels. She has a good understanding for each horse as an individual and how to create a program specific to each horse. In competition, she is very successful and remains focused to present each horse to the best of his abilities. Everything she does is with a lot of thought and hard work.
- Scott Hassler, USEF Young Horse Team Coach
Lauren Sprieser stands steadfast in her belief that hard work, attention to details, and repetition are the keys to dressage. It amazes me that one so young can be so knowledgeable and mature. She is a gifted teacher who draws on the years of her training and competition experience to find the answers to her students’ questions. Her sense of humor, energy, and enthusiasm makes lessons something I look forward to every week. When I think of how Lauren has helped me, I think now I know what it means to work towards a straight horse, or how to bring a horse through, how to use that infamous outside rein, and how to be soft and supple with lots of impulsion and sparkle. The transformation of me as a rider and that of my horse has been truly remarkable.
- Kay Brady, 2008 USEA Beginner Novice Master Rider of the Year
Dressage training with Lauren has made my field hunters stronger, more balanced and improved their flexibility. I believe they are much better prepared for the long hunting season ahead.
- Brett Jackson, MFH Thornton Hill Hounds
