There is no ‘I’ in Dressage
I enjoy the challenge it takes to build a successful relationship between horse and rider. We are a team. Horses are good listeners but they are all unique. There is no one single training approach that works for all horses. We have to be adaptable. “
Owner/Rider Verena Diaz on Eau de Vie
About Verena…
Verena Diaz is an award winning Dressage competitor and trainer. With over 20 years of professional experience, she is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. Her accomplishments have earned her a reputation as a top notch Dressage rider and trainer but her lifelong mission has always been to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
At an early age growing up in Germany, Verena put in countless hours as a working student to earn the opportunity to ride and take lessons in Classical German Dressage. In 2001, she made the difficult decision between her career as a successful corporate lawyer and the opportunity to pursue her dream as a professional equestrian. Her calling as an equestrian took hold and she moved to the US to begin her career as a professional Dressage competitor and trainer.
Since moving to the US, Verena has worked with hundreds of clients and continued her journey as a competition rider and trainer. In 2009, she founded her own training and boarding facility called Pferdehof in the beautiful Foothills of Colorado. Over the years, she has become a successful Grand Prix rider and has grown Pferdehof into one of the area’s top Dressage facilities. In 2017, she achieved one of her lifelong goals as a Grand Prix rider and earned her USDF Gold Medal on her own horse, Oban.
What’s next…
After earning her Gold Medal, Verena is ready to take the next big step. She’s ready to compete in Concours Dressage International (CDI) level shows across the US focusing on the prestigious show circuit in Wellington, Florida. With the gracious support of her loyal clientele and sponsors, Verena is ready to join the big leagues and invites you to come along for an exciting ride!