Abbattista, Karen

Abbattista, Karen
Business Name
Karen Abbattista Dressage
Type Service
Street Address
6120 Hupa Road
City
Sarasota
State
FL
Phone Number
941-376-1736
Short Business Description
USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist
Recipient of the USDF Bronze and Silver Musical Freestyle Bars
USEF "L" Learner Judge Program Graduate with Distinction
USEF Western Dressage Judge Candidate

Dressage Training and Instruction
Offering lessons in classical, competitive, and western dressage throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County, FL (other areas upon request).
Services, Credentials, Certificates, and Professional Memberships

USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, recipient of the USDF Bronze and Silver Musical Freestyle Bars,
USEF Learner Judge Program Graduate with Distinction. USEF Western Dressage Judges
Candidate. Contributing editor FL Sporthorse Magazine. Developed the curriculum for the
Discover Western Dressage Symposium, used by WDAFL to sanction Western Dressage Instructors.
Memberships include United States Equestrian Federation, United States Dressage Federation,
Western Dressage Assoc of America, Alpha Dressage Association, Western Dressage Assoc of FL,
Arabian Horse Assoc, Friesian Horse Assoc of North America.

Western and/or Traditional Dressage Accomplishments
2014
Alpha Dressage FIrst Level Champion - Robin Sego/Samaya
Alpha Dressage Second Level Champion - Robin Sego/Samaya
Alpha Dressage Introductory Level Champion Western Dressage - Misty Nichols/LM Singing Outlaw
Alpha Dressage Basic Level Champion Western Dressage - Deb King/I'm Quincy's Main Man
Alpha Dressage Basic Level Reserve Champion Western Dressage - Jeanne Brundage/A Lark for Sure
Alpha Dressage Level 1 Champion Western Dressage - Deb King/I'm Quincy's Main Man
Alpha Dressage Level 1 Reserve Champion Western Dressage - Deb Herbert/Genuine Arctic Spring

2013
USDF All Breeds, 3rd Place Musical Freestyle Second Level - with Elske Van D'Oosteresch
USDF All Breeds, 3rd Place Musical Freestyle First Level - with Elske Van D'Oosteresch
USDF Musical Freestyle Challenge First Level, 13th Place - with Elske Van D'Oostersch

2012
Alpha Dressage Association Prix St. Georges Champion -- with Rebel Kartoon
Alpha Dressage Association First Level Champion - with Elske Van D'Oosteresch

2011
USDF AA All Breeds Champion Training Level - with Elske Van D'Oosteresch

2010
Alpha Dressage Association Training Level Champion - with Elske van D'Oosteresch
USEF Horse of the Year Region 12, 6th Place - with Caldarin Goldstar+

2009
USEF Horse of the Year Region 12, 4th Place - with Caldarin Goldstar+

2007
USEF Horse of the Year Region 12, 5th Place - with Caldarin Goldstar+
Alpha Dressage Association First Level Champion - with Caldarin Goldstar+
Years Equine Experience
15+ years
Description of Services Offered
Training and instruction in both traditional and western dressage for horse and/or rider, clinics, and judging (Schooling Shows only). Musical freestyle exhibitions
Can Work with Rider Level
Beginner through FEI
Lesson Horses Available
yes
Will travel to work with clients / If so, how far?
Yes, Travelling regularly through Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. Other areas available upon request.
Additional dicsciplines
Competed in Hunter/Jumper Competition, have a background in Natural Horsemanship.
Trainer has Western Dressage Demo Horse? / WDAA Perfomance Level
Yes, Level 1