TRAINING
Throughout his career, Ben Albright consistently demonstrates his ability to connect with the horse and maximize its potential. He develops trusting relationships with his horses and allows the horse’s natural way of going and thinking to dictate the path of training. His sensitive methods produce horses that are happy, healthy and willing to perform and win at the highest levels.
Ben’s clear, classical training methods and dedication to establishing basic groundwork has yielded a proven history of training and rehabilitating young or difficult horses into champions. His ability to identify world-class prospects and develop them to the peak of their ability provides a firm foundation for his future competitive success.
Ben is committed to the quality development of the dressage horse through the levels, from giving a young horse a good foundation up to producing the polished Grand Prix. He believes that each horse is an individual and will have a unique career path. He considers the physical strengths and weaknesses of each horse along with their emotional development. Under the training direction of Ben, the training program is based upon classical dressage principles that develop the athletic ability of the horse while maintaining a sound horse in body and mind.
Ben will accept horses in training for:
Long-Term Career Development – Ben is dedicated to developing talented horses through the levels to optimize potential.
Short-Term Development – Ben is a talented “problem-solver” and offers intensive training to overcome specific challenges.
Coaching – Ben offers a few training spots (Both short and long-term) for resident clients to support their daily training and competitive goals. Whether you need preparation for a show, support through a difficult training issue, or focused support through any particular stage of training, a short or long- term stay can provide education and inspiration.
Full Training is $1500/month
Albright Dressage offers a variety of options to be able to fit the needs of its clients. If you are unsure of what would best suit your needs, Ben is happy to provide a consultation to ensure a proper fitting program.
The horses in Ben’s care benefit richly from Ben’s deep commitment to their wellness and the Paragon Stables team shares a similarly deep commitment to the horse's wellness that perfectly fits the needs of the horses and clients that are part of Ben’s life. Paragon Stables feeds an individualized nutrition program along with individualized supplementation. Ben’s horses have access to a myriad of therapeutic and restorative therapies and horses receive personalized attention before or after work each day to address any special needs. Regular massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, and PEMF services are also available.
Horses and clients in training with Ben reside at Paragon Stables in Conroe, Texas during the summer and at Goldmark Farm in Ocala, Florida during the Winter. From the oversized covered arena, outdoor arena, lunging paddocks, hacking track/trails, and ample turnout and open spaces The Paragon Stables facility ideally supports the horses in their care. Learn more about the facilities