New Heights offers riders of all ages, beginner thru advanced English lessons in the disciplines of Dressage, Jumpers and Cross-Country jumping with an emphasis on Three-Day Eventing. We help each rider reach their goals whether they want to feel more comfortable on a horse or compete at the highest levels.

 

Our trainers are certified to teach dressage and jumping with the United States Equestrian Association ICP program, and have extensive show experience thru the Advanced level of Eventing. We offer positive lessons customized to meet each students learning needs. Riders are taught to develop a balanced, independent, safe and effective position while using the German Training Scale to develop collection, straightness, impulsion, connection, relaxation and rhythm. We believe these are the fundamental building blocks that will help you excel in any discipline you choose and we are excited to help you build a great foundation as well as a systematic approach in your riding.

 

We offer boarding and lessons at the Tassajara Equestrian Center in Pleasanton CA.  Come enjoy being a part of our positive "family-like" team.

Laurel Glass

Laurel has been professionally training horses and riders since 2002 and utilizes methods that instill confidence through positive reinforcement. Laurel has years of experience in starting and bringing along young horses, developing light responsive mounts that are a pleasure to ride. She loves working with kids and adults and caters to the experience and age of each rider. Her detailed analytical teaching style helps riders achieve their very best performances under her instruction. 

 

Laurel enjoys bringing riders along from their first ride to eventually teaching connection, jumping and the finer points of riding and showing.  Laurel spent two years riding and competing for Pan Am Silver Medalist Denise Rath, on the east coast Three-day Eventing circuit, were she experienced first hand the top levels of international Eventing. Laurel has brought many of her own and client horses successfully through the preliminary level. 

 

 

David Acord

David has been professionally teaching and training since 1999. He is certified at the second level of the Unites States Eventing Association's Instructor Certification Program. David has brought multiple horses to the Advanced level in Three-day Eventing and is currently bringing along a new young 4-star prospect.

 

Known for his personal, positive, and inspiring teaching style, David meets each rider at their needs whether it's improving their basic skills or helping them prepare for a National championship. David has coached numerous students to the upper levels of Eventing, in addition to helping riders achieve their goals in the Dressage and Jumper world. People often comment that David loves people & teaching, and it shows.

 

David's Competition History

 

2010

. 3rd place CCI** Twin Rivers

. 2nd place CIC** Galway Downs

2009

· 5th place CIC** Twin Rivers

· 3rd place Intermediate Copper Meadows

· 4th place Intermediate Woodside

2008

· 3rd place Area VI Preliminary Championship

· 4th place Twin Rivers CIC*

· 7th place Galway Downs CCI*

2005

· 8th in Nation for Riders under 25

· 34th Fair Hill CCI***

· 10th place World Cup Qualifier CCI***

· 5th place Colorado Horse Park Advanced level

· 2nd place Copper Meadows Advanced level

· Team Silver medal at Junior Olympics.