Contact

407-808-4927

Location

6901 NW 115th Ave.

Ocala, FL

34482

A Passion for Wellness & Performance

Yvonne Berkhout is an accomplished Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer, and instructor with over 20 years of experience. Her passion for equestrian wellness and performance has led her to create a boutique training facility near the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, where she helps riders and horses thrive.

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From the Netherlands to Ocala – Yvonne’s Journey

Born in the Netherlands, Yvonne began her equestrian journey at a young age, working with horses and training in dressage. Her career has taken her around the world, from working in Paso Robles, CA, and managing barns in New York and Florida, to competing in CDI competitions across Europe and Wellington, FL.

With a passion for teaching riders the fundamentals of dressage and enhancing the horse-rider connection, Yvonne brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her boutique training facility in Ocala, Florida.

Yvonne’s achievements include training with renowned professionals, such as Henk van Bergen and Shelly Francis, and securing top placements in prestigious events like the Festival of Champions. Today, she focuses on offering personalized training, coaching, and high-quality boarding services to competitive riders.

A Balanced Approach to Success

Yvonne believes that true performance comes from wellness—when horses are healthy, happy, and motivated, they excel. Her training emphasizes positive reinforcement, building trust between horse and rider, and refining the fundamentals of dressage for seamless results in and out of the arena.