Her approach draws from classical dressage, work-in-hand, obstacle-based horse sports, and liberty work—with a focus on adaptive, relationship-centered horsemanship. Now addicted to the amazing spirit in thoroughbreds, she competed at the 2023 Retired Racehorse Project with Brooke’s Appeal, former broodmare turned competitive partner, earning first place in Competitive Trail. Brooke, now one of our beloved schoolmasters at Dorato, helps riders build confidence and balance in their riding journey.

Teresa knows firsthand how hard it can be to find a coach who truly sees you as an individual. After her second C-section, her riding didn’t feel the same—and no one could explain why. She quickly realized that many trainers, while skilled, weren’t equipped to address the deep connection between rider asymmetry, movement, and balance. That experience sparked a passion. Too many riders struggled with physical and mental challenges that deeply impacted their riding—and too few trainers were able to help with both.

Now, she fills that gap.

Through her studies in

biomechanics, mental focus, and positive mindset, Teresa helps riders understand their bodies, retrain movement patterns, and ride with more ease and awareness. She brings students into the horse’s journey too—teaching them how to become active partners in their horse’s continued training, not just passengers in the process.