Horses have been a passion for Gayle Smith since early childhood.
She started riding at the age of seven and began her career in dressage at age 10.
In 1993 Gayle rode as a member of the USDF Young Rider Team, winners that year of the silver medal. After her success with Young Riders, Willy Arts offered Gayle the opportunity to be a working student at DG Bar Ranch. Willy is known internationally for his expertise in all phases of dressage training. After that intensive year, Gayle made the decision to become a professional. Since then she has continued her dedication to become the outstanding rider, trainer, and instructor that she is today. Gayle has trained many horses and riders that have distinguished themselves in local, regional and national competition.
Among some of Gayle’s many accomplishments are the following awards and credentials
One of Gayle’s main goals is to facilitate a strong, successful partnership between horse and rider. She will structure for you an individualized training program that will assist you to achieve the goals you have set for yourself and your horse.
She started riding at the age of seven and began her career in dressage at age 10.
In 1993 Gayle rode as a member of the USDF Young Rider Team, winners that year of the silver medal. After her success with Young Riders, Willy Arts offered Gayle the opportunity to be a working student at DG Bar Ranch. Willy is known internationally for his expertise in all phases of dressage training. After that intensive year, Gayle made the decision to become a professional. Since then she has continued her dedication to become the outstanding rider, trainer, and instructor that she is today. Gayle has trained many horses and riders that have distinguished themselves in local, regional and national competition.
Among some of Gayle’s many accomplishments are the following awards and credentials
- USDF L Program Graduate
- USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist
- Diana Preisco Mink Award Recipient
- Janet Jackson Scholarship Recipient
- DASC Trainer of the Year 2007
- Young Riders Silver Medal
One of Gayle’s main goals is to facilitate a strong, successful partnership between horse and rider. She will structure for you an individualized training program that will assist you to achieve the goals you have set for yourself and your horse.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2014 USDF All Breeds Champion Morgan 3rd Level
2014 USEF Region 7 Morgan Horse of the Year 3rd Level & Above
2014 AMHA Open Competition Champion 3rd Level
2014 Morgan Regional High Point Dressage
2011 World Champion 1st level at the Morgan Grand Nationals in Oklahoma
2011 DASC Champion 2nd level
2011 USDF All Breeds Rheinland Pfalz-Saar 2nd Place Horse of the Year 2nd level
2011 USDF Horse of the Year 7th Place 2nd level
2010 Cornerstone Champion 2nd level
2010 CDS Horse of the Year 4th place at 2nd level
2010 USDF 4th place at 2nd level
2010 USDF All Breeds Champion 2nd level International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association
2009 USDF All Breeds Champion International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association
2009 CDS PO Chapter Hi Point 1st Level 73%
2009 CDS PO Chapter Datsa Toyota Perpetual Trophy-highest score
2009 CDS PO Chapter Grand Champion International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association
2008 CDS PO Chapter Datsa Toyota Perpetual Trophy-highest score
2008 CDS PO Chapter Hi Point 2nd Level
2008 USDF Oldenberg all Breeds 5th place
2007 DASC Trainer of the Year
2007 CDS Cantina Memorial Perpetual Trophy-Highest scoring mare at annual show
2007 CDS Horse of the Year 3rd Place 1st Level
2007 USDF Oldenberg all Breeds Champion
2007 DASC Reserve Champion 1st Level
2007 USDF Champion Training Level
2007 Cornerstone Champion Training Level
2007 CDS PO Chapter Hi Point 4th Level
2002 Cal Breed Futurity 5th Place
2000 USDF Reserve Champion American Trakehner Futurity
To contact Gayle please call: 951-204-5159 or send her an email
2014 USEF Region 7 Morgan Horse of the Year 3rd Level & Above
2014 AMHA Open Competition Champion 3rd Level
2014 Morgan Regional High Point Dressage
2011 World Champion 1st level at the Morgan Grand Nationals in Oklahoma
2011 DASC Champion 2nd level
2011 USDF All Breeds Rheinland Pfalz-Saar 2nd Place Horse of the Year 2nd level
2011 USDF Horse of the Year 7th Place 2nd level
2010 Cornerstone Champion 2nd level
2010 CDS Horse of the Year 4th place at 2nd level
2010 USDF 4th place at 2nd level
2010 USDF All Breeds Champion 2nd level International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association
2009 USDF All Breeds Champion International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association
2009 CDS PO Chapter Hi Point 1st Level 73%
2009 CDS PO Chapter Datsa Toyota Perpetual Trophy-highest score
2009 CDS PO Chapter Grand Champion International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association
2008 CDS PO Chapter Datsa Toyota Perpetual Trophy-highest score
2008 CDS PO Chapter Hi Point 2nd Level
2008 USDF Oldenberg all Breeds 5th place
2007 DASC Trainer of the Year
2007 CDS Cantina Memorial Perpetual Trophy-Highest scoring mare at annual show
2007 CDS Horse of the Year 3rd Place 1st Level
2007 USDF Oldenberg all Breeds Champion
2007 DASC Reserve Champion 1st Level
2007 USDF Champion Training Level
2007 Cornerstone Champion Training Level
2007 CDS PO Chapter Hi Point 4th Level
2002 Cal Breed Futurity 5th Place
2000 USDF Reserve Champion American Trakehner Futurity
To contact Gayle please call: 951-204-5159 or send her an email
