Ida Norris Western & Classical Dressage Courses
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Thank you for sharing your expertise. The clarity of describing the details about the tests and movements allow a deeper understanding of the training wheel which improves each horse. I recently worked with contour saddlery to fit a saddle to a clients horse and look forward to ordering one for my Andalusian. I am grateful to you for creating and sharing this valuable information.
Cari Swanson
I look forward to every Thursday when I have my weekly virtual lesson with Ida. All the knowledge and information Ida has shared with me has been instrumental in helping me become a better rider and trainer for all of my horses not just my main western dressage horse. I so appreciate her commitment to this sport and her desire to educate everyone. I wish I would’ve meet her and started working with her years ago!.
Bobbie Jo Jaakkola
Ida’s videos are a fabulous source of information for riders of any level. Her videos are concise and easy to understand and implement. I highly recommend following her page. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, there is helpful information for everyone
Joann Williams
"R" Western Dressage Judge
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Ida is a fabulous trainer in many different disciplines I've been working with for years. She was instrumental in helping me achieve my Silver and Gold Medals and becoming a USDF L Grad with Distinction. She is an amazing instructor, judge, information resource and supporter of all who want to learn!
Jessica Roberson Wright
Ida Norris
USEF "S" Dressage Judge
USEF "R" Western Dressage Judge
Ida grew up in the rural Maine on her parent's appaloosa breeding farm. There she rode hunt seat/saddle seat/western while breaking and showing young stock, eventually becoming the 1978 Maine appaloosa Queen, representing Maine in the Nationals in Billings Montana. She showed apps extensively garnering local, regional and national awards. She received national awards in 4-H programs for public speaking, Horsemanship, and health; graduated from U.S Pony Club of America with the highest rank given an H-A and attended the University of Maine Farmington, Teachers college starting college early (her Junior year of High School).
Ida's Dressage Studies: Ida began her education with her first riding instructor Olympian Michael Poulin of Fairfield, Maine. She rode with Mr. Poulin from the age of 11 to 19, benefitting greatly form his experience and variety of schooled dressage horses. At age 19 she went on to study classical dressage over a five-year period with Maestro Nuno Oliveira of Avessada , Portugal.
In 1985 Ida met and began studying with Frau Maria Zimmer, well known dressage Judge from Lübeck Germany. She studied with Frau Zimmer in Germany and the U.S.A . Frau Zimmer started and encouraged Ida in her judging career, and her first judges training was at Frau Zimmer's side at the Hamburg Derby. Following her 5 years training with Frau Zimmer, Ida spent some time with renowned, Kathy Connelly. Ida has worked and competed abroad, last with Lord Lakota riding at Flyinge AB the National Stud of Sweden in the fall of 2003 working with Bo Jena. She was invited to teach at Flyinge AB and was employed training dressage horses during her stay.
Ida is a dynamic speaker, an enthusiastic and articulate teacher capable of explaining and demonstrating correct, effective and elastic riding. She teaches at Mill Pond Farm, Benson Vermont, and offers clinics throughout the U. S. She is easily available for coaching, teaching, judging and consulting on virtual platforms... give her a call, text or messenger. For recreational horse activities Ida participates/competes in Working Equitation and Western Dressage level 5, Classical Long Lining and International Agility/Equagility.
Ida and husband Mark live at Mill Pond Farm, Benson Vt.
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Get in touch
Ida Norris
USEF "S" Dressage Judge
USEF "R" Western Dressage Judge
Contact: idaanorris@gmail.com
Dayna Roberts
Assistant
Western Dressage Competitor
Mustang Trainer & Advocate
Contact: daynar3@gmail.com
