EPS

The Trainer

Deanna Landwehr has trained, ridden and competed in numerous
equestrian disciplines, but her true passion is for dressage.
Deanna has been training, instructing and competing in the sport
of dressage since 1986. She has competed successfully at all
levels and has earned numerous high percentage and high point
awards as well as regional and national level awards. She earned
her USDF Gold Medal in 2000 by competing successfully at Grand
Prix on a horse which she trained from breaking in at 3 years of
age. After honing her skills for the past 20 years, she currently
trains and competes at the FEI level. She is always kept busy
coaching and instructing, traveling for clinics, riding and
operating the farm.

Deanna is experienced with all aspects of basic training, training the
young or green horse, developing the dressage horse thru all medium
level movements and finishing the FEI horse to his/her maximum
potential always keeping in mind the Classical Training Scale. All
training is done on the premise that the rider's independent seat is the
most important element needed to allow the horse to work in self
carriage and relaxation. She is experienced and willing to work with
all breeds of horses and all levels of riders. She also uses dressage
basics in the development of working western horses.

Instructors and mentors include:
-Olympic Bronze Medalist Michelle Gibson
-3-time Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Theodorescu
-US Olympic Team coach Melle van Bruggen
-US Olympic Team long listed Hokan Thorn
-USDF Gold Medalist Ken McGrath
-USDF Gold Medalist Julie Julian
-German Reitmeister Siegfried Winkler
-USDF Gold Medalist Patti Becker
-USDF Gold Medalist Allison Sader-Larson
-USDF Silver Medalist Jill Cantor-Lee
-German Pferdewirtschaftsmeister Alex Gerding
-USDF Gold Medalist Erin Brinkman

Competition Highlights

2009
USDF Horse of the Year ranked 16th nationally at Int. I on Quartz 5
Wisconsin Equestrian Center FEI Champion on Quartz 5 July show
Wisconsin Equestrian Center Overall High % on Quartz 5 July show

2008
WDCTA Central Chapter show at WEC Second Level Champion on Athens
Wisconsin Equestrian Center FEI Champion on Quartz 5 August show

2007
Midwest Champion Prix St. George on Quartz 5
Midwest Reserve Champion Intermediare I on Quartz 5

2005
USDF Region 4 Champion Third Level with Clairvoya
USDF Region 4 Champion Second Level with Clairvoya
USDF Region 4 Champion Intermediare II with Takeover
Midwest Champion Third Level with Clairvoya
Midwest Reserve Champion Intermediare II with Takeover
USDF Region 4 Grand Prix 3rd Place with Takeover

2004
Silverwood Open Dressage High % of Show 79.72% with Clairvoya

2003
USDF Region 4 Intermediare I 3rd Place with Courvoisier
USDF Region 4 Prix St. George 7th Place with Takeover

2000
Earned USDF Gold Medal for achievements at Intermediare and Grand Prix
USDF Region 4 Champion Intermediare II with XT-C
USDF Region 4 Grand Prix 3rd Place with XT-C

1998
US National Arabian Reserve Champion Prix St. George with XT-C
US National Arabian Top Ten (3rd place) Fourth Level with XT-C

1997
Earned USDF Silver Medal for achievements at Fourth Level and Prix St.
George

1996
US National Arabian Top Ten Fourth Level with XT-C
US National Arabian Top Ten Third Level with XT-C
Region 10 Arabian Champion Fourth Level with XT-C
Region 10 Arabian Champion Third Level with XT-C

1995
Earned USDF Bronze Medal for achievements at First, Second and Third
Level

"Deanna is the most perceptive and sensitive rider I have ever
known. Her ability to feel things I cannot see and see things I
cannot feel never ceases to amaze me. Her eye is as finely
tuned as her body and the result is a trainer and instructor of
tremendous talent. She has the unique quality of being
classical in her style and, yet, very down to earth and basic
when that is required. The difference she creates in a horse
with just a little time in the saddle is remarkable. The growth
she encourages in her students is just as amazing. I have had
the privilege of experiencing both with her: the effect on my
horse as well as the changes in how I ride. I feel blessed to
have someone of such talent so close to my home. Not only is
she a gifted trainer and instructor, she also is a really nice
person with absolute integrity." Jeanette Heath

"When I moved to central Wisconsin from Illinois 4 years ago,
one of my major concerns was if and, more importantly, who I
would find to help me with my dressage goals. I met Deanna
when I was riding my now retired thoroughbred gelding. After
just a couple of lessons, I knew I found a trainer who had the
patience, experience and knowledge I was looking for. This
past August, I bought a beautiful 8 year old Hanoverian mare.
Deanna assisted me throughout the whole process of
purchasing her. When she came home to Wisconsin we found
she had some naughty tricks up her sleeve! Deanna was
instrumental in helping me and my mare through these issues.
She also was a great help to me as I struggled with my
confidence. My riding has greatly improved since I began
training with Deanna. I really admire all that she has
accomplished in the past 20 years - she's pretty much done it
all. For me, as an amateur basically new to showing, I couldn't
have picked a better trainer and I'm really looking forward to
the 2007 show season!" Linda Exline

"Deanna is a tremendous trainer and coach. She teaches based
on the training scale and has the rare ability to teach horses
and riders equally well. Deanna has the ability to ride my
horse, or any horse, and enhance their natural ability. She has
great feel, and can "listen" to what my horse is telling her so
she can teach me where I need to make changes in my riding.
Her riding skill and knowledge base is quickly put to use
anytime she rides a horse, she can help the horse move better,
and can then teach the rider how to replicate what she's done.
She has a great eye for detail and can quickly spot an issue,
and can tell me what to do to improve my riding." Cinda
Velasco

"I'm a western rider who breaks and trains western horses for
cattle work. With her knowledge, Deanna has helped me as a
rider, trainer and instructor. If I'm having a problem with a
horse, she can ride the horse and then tell me if it's something
I'm doing wrong or if I need to explain it to the horse in a
different way. At times, she has let me ride her dressage
horses to get a feel for things." Rich Volk, Hidden Creek Ranch,
Arpin, WI