Kathrin Hain Dressage
Developing horse and rider through classical dressage
International trainer, competitor, coach, and clinician Kathrin Hain offers personalized training for both horses and riders at Licking Creek Farm in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. She is one of only a few people in the US who has earned the prestigious Pferdewirtschaftsmeisterin Klassische Reitausbildung (Master of Classical Riding Training) degree. Her training approach emphasizes harmony, balance, and the horse’s natural movement and is rooted in the German Classical System.
"Training is not about domination, but about trust, rhythm, and quietness of mind."
—Hubertus Schmidt
Her expertise includes:
Training riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Training a wide range of horses, from those starting under saddle, to trained horses “stuck” at a plateau.
Training trainers. The expertise she gained during her studies in Germany uniquely positions her to develop and mentor the next generation of equestrian professionals.
Openings are available for clients interested in full- or part-training board at Licking Creek Farm. Trailer-in clients are welcome, as well as horses and riders seeking short-term stays for intensive training or tune-ups.
True lightness comes from true understanding. Through softness, not through shortcuts, the horse becomes art.
—Egon von Neindorff
Classical Riding Training is a traditional and systematic approach to training both horse and rider, rooted in centuries of European cavalry and dressage principles. It emphasizes harmony, balance, and the horse’s natural movement—always aiming to develop the horse without force and with long-term soundness in mind.
Classical training is focused on the horse’s well-being and longevity. It avoids artificial headsets, quick fixes, or forced frames sometimes seen in modern sport dressage.
The goal is to correctly develop the horse—not to rush to rack up show records. But when a horse is developed correctly, they also excel in the show ring.
Riding is the art of feeling—of listening to the horse without speaking a word.
—Willi Schultheis
About Kathrin
Read the fascinating story of her journey from a German municipal clerk to achieving the highest certification as an equestrian, while working extensively with renowned trainers such as Jan Nivelle, Egon von Neindorff and being mentored by Heinz Croonenbroek in her blog.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2021–2024
Wins and placings in FEI young horse classes, and Training through Third level
Qualified for Regionals
2009
Won the USEF Adequan All-Breed Award for Swedish Warmblood in FEI 5 yr old class
2008 - 2021
Wins and placings in First Level through Prix St. Georges, and FEI young horse classes
2007
4th place in Luxembourg Young Dressage Horse Championship Finals in the FEI 5 yr old test
2003 - 2006
Wins and placings in competitions for young dressage horses
