Alta Mira Dressage is owned and operated by Anne Cole. Anne is originally from Seattle, Washington, and relocated to sunny Santa Barbara after graduating Cum Laude from Chapman University in 2020 with her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and Minor in Art History. She began riding at the age of four through her mother, a lifelong equestrian, and was hooked!

 

Anne was a member of Pony Club throughout her childhood and discovered her passion for dressage during that time. She has since earned both her USDF bronze and silver medals, and ridden with members of the top of our sport including; Sarah Tubman, Amanda Olson, Charlotte Bredahl, Axel Steiner, Sabine Schut-Kery, Dennis Collin, and Henrik Johansen, among others. She was a working student for one of the top sales barns on the West Coast and has gained experience working for multiple dressage and jumper trainers in both California and Washington States. Anne recently completed an apprenticeship in Washington State where she deepened her knowledge of sales and training of high performance dressage horses.

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Anne's achievements include FEI scores through 72%+ as well as numerous open high FEI high point awards. Anne was ranked 14th in the nation in the AA FEI Prix. St. George in 2020 with her own Trakehner gelding, Gezario. Additionally, she was CDS San Diego FEI Prix. St. George AA circuit Champions in 2020. Throughout her junior career, Anne rode her Friesian Sporthorse gelding, Appollo in Color to many high-point wins breaking the 70% barrier. Most recently Anne competed successfully through FEI intermediate 1 with scores through 72.9%. Anne hopes to earn her USDF gold medal in the near future and begin competing in the CDI's. Anne has also helped her students earn their USDF Bronze and silver medal scores. Anne truly enjoys every step of the training process and helping her students foster trusting and successful relationships with their equine partners!