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Trainers in Residence:
Stillpoint’s riders and trainers include Oded Shimoni, Robert Dover,
Susie Dutta, and Tuny Page. Stillpoint welcomes our
riders to bring in their own private trainers.
Oded Shimoni
Oded Shimoni was the first Israeli to qualify
for and compete in the World Equestrian Games. He was also the first
Israeli dressage rider to qualify for the Olympic Games, which he
did with two different horses for the 2004 Games. Oded is now an
international veteran of three World Equestrian Games, and two
European Championships.
He also works closely with the US
Eventing Team, helping them condition their horses as well rounded
competitors.
His dressage expertise has been a boon
to the US event riders looking to sharpen their horses and improve
their overall performance. Based at Stillpoint during the winter
months, Oded is a trainer and coach to many of the top names in the
dressage world.
Robert Dover
Robert Dover, who began his Dressage career when he was 19 years
old, has earned more honors than any other U.S. Dressage rider ever,
competing in the Olympic Games six consecutive times for the United
States Equestrian Team. He also competed in four World Championship
Teams and seven World Cups. Robert made his international debut at
the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, finishing in 17th
place in the individual event (on Romantico) while the U.S. placed
sixth in the team competition. Since then Robert has gone on to win
numerous medals and awards, including being named “Male Equestrian
of the Year” by the U.S. Olympic Committee and winning over 100
Grand Prixs. Robert has also taught and given clinics all over the
world, sat on many U.S.E.F. committees, and is one of the Founders
of the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which helps people in the horse
world suffering from any life threatening illness or injury. Robert
is known for his coaching abilities, and now trains out of
Stillpoint Farm.
“There is no finer state-of-the-art
Dressage facility than Stillpoint Farm. Perfect stables, covered and
outdoor arenas with superb footing, and immaculate grounds make
Stillpoint Farm the selection for top trainers and riders from
around the world. This is why I made it the official "southern home"
for the Canadian Equestrian Team.” Robert Dover
Susie Dutta
Susie Dutta is
an international dressage rider who has been in the winner’s circle
for over a decade. Susie commutes between Germany and Florida,
training out of Tuny Page’s Stillpoint Farm while in Florida. Susie
has trained with some of the world’s top dressage masters including
Rudolph Zeilinger, Klaus Balkenhol, George Theodorscu, Robert Dover
and Dennis Callin. Susie and her husband, Tim, have put together a
series of top dressage competition horses and are continually
developing young horses. Susie is very focused and committed, as she
knows what it takes to compete on the international dressage
circuit. "I love Stillpoint Farm! I feel very welcomed there. I am surrounded by top professionals that are all very nice people. Everyone is serious about Top Sport there! I have 4 of my own horses at Stillpoint plus one client horse. Stillpoint Farm is a special place. the stable, footing, riding and atmosphere is all world class!" Susie Dutta
Tuny Page
Tuny Page is one of the United States’ top
Dressage riders, competing at the international level.
She
has had numerous wins in the FEI Grand Prix arena, which has earned
her a ranking among the world’s best. Tuny thrives in the training
atmosphere of Stillpoint.
She has enjoyed a consistent connection
with both Robert Dover and Oded Shimoni throughout her dressage
career.
Tuny has also capitalized on training
opportunities with Klaus Balkenhol, Kyra Kyrkland, and Hubertus
Schmidt.
In 2006 Tuny was the US Freestyle
Champion and the US Representative to the FEI World Cup.
Tuny was also an alternate to the 2006
World Equestrian Games Team and in 2007 was the US representative at
CHIO Aachen.
Tuny serves the dressage community on
the USET Foundation Board of Trustees and the USEF High Performance
and Active Athlete Committee. Stillpoint Farm Dressage Missy Sage - Farm Manager
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