Maria Yanacopoulos

Maria has been riding since she was eight and progressed through the Pony Club system gaining her A test and also representing her branch at the Pony Club Championships in dressage, show jumping and eventing. She has competed at BE Intermediate level competing at Blair Castle and Tweseldown International three day events and also show jumped at BSJA foxhunter level before deciding to specialise in dressage. She has trained her own horse, Welton Atom to grand prix and now has a promising young horse, Spike whom she hopes will be a dressage star of the future. Maria trains with International dressage rider and trainer Kenneth Dyrby.

"Whether you are already competing in dressage and want to progress through the levels, want to improve your flatwork, position or your horse's general way of going I am happy to help you achieve your goals. Lessons can take place at Boyton Hall or at your own yard, please call or email for further details."

myanacopoulos@aol.com

Phone:   07788628886.

Please also see: http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/training/find_a_trainer/trainer_details/636?county=0&surname=yanacopoulos

"Being a novice rider it's really hard to find a professional that can  cater for you. Most are either not interested, find you frustrating, can't be bothered or more importantly find it hard to go back to basics. Maria has an empathy for both horse & rider regardless of their level, she always puts the relationship between horse & rider 1st, she instinctively knows when to push & when to back off. As her student she takes you personally & has a genuine Interest in you and your progress."

Daniela & Sassie x