Meet the Trainers:
Dede Bierbrauer
["R" judge- trainer and instructor through FEI]
Her introduction to the equestrian world began as a junior rider in the show jumping arena. She attended many training sessions for juniors sponsored by the USET on several horses sponsored by various businesses and individuals. She was fortunate to ride under the training and coaching of John Russell [ United States Jumping Olympic Team Member ] and for several years competed in the United States at all the major shows in the Junior Jumper division. She was also coached by several other American Olympic Team members through out the years. The opportunity arose for her to go to Germany and she was presented a letter of introduction to Fritz Thiedemann [coach of the German Olympic Jumping Team and only individual to win Gold at the Olympic Games in both disciplines of Dressage and Show Jumping]. She became an apprentice under Heir Thiedemann, which lasted for 9 years, and qu**ky realized the importance of Dressage - which is the basics of all riding in Europe. Dede was encouraged by Heir Thiedemann to further her Dressage education by training with George Wahl and Herbert Rehbein, ans as a result was allowed to compete in both Dressage and Show Jumping at many of the European shows. She had the fortune to ride and compete many fine European and American horses belonging to coaches and clients. She competed through the levels of FEI Dressage as well as the FEI levels of Show Jumping - an gained the experience of a lifetime. "The more I learned and experienced, the more I knew that I had only scratched the top of the learning scale! Those nine, wonderful years helped set my goals, which governed my life"
Upon returning to the United States, Dede studied and trained under Bengt Ljungquist [coach of the United States Dressage Team], Peter Kellerup of Denmark, as well as clinics with Nico Van Stight from Holland. Many years ago, for personal reasons, she chose not to pursue the fast pace of the competitive world. Her energies have been focused on her family, clients, students, and furthering the development of good horsemanship. She now represents a generation of riders and trainers who learned, then practiced, and now teach the classical principals that cannot be improvised by some of the contemporary methods. She earned her "R" judged license and has been judging since 1970. Dede and Peter met in 1978 and married in 1980 - beginning Wind Crest Farm with the birth of their daughter, Erika, in 1982. Peter Bierbrauer
[Trainer from halter to 2nd Level and instructs lunge line to 2nd level]
Peter came to the United States from Germany in 1972. He worked for a large riding club in Germany that's main focus was Combined Training, Show Jumping and active field hunting as a professional huntsman. He taught many clients over the years in Combined Training. He then decided he enjoyed Dressage, young horses and Wind Crest's breeding program with Sneak Preview (Andy) their AWR Stallion and there his interest has remained. He has shown many horses as well as our stallions, the late Eros and Sneak Preview in both Keurings and top breeding shows like Devon. Peter enjoys working with young horses in lunging and groundwork. He believes this training enhances the communication skills between horse and trainer. He also believes it creates good natural balance and helps establish rhythm, trust and confidence. Peter has worked with over 40 premium horses of all ages at the farm and at major shows. He has a way with relaxing horses as well as riders and is a master with helping riders gain self confidence. Lessons and training packages vary in price
They are designed to be affordable and to meet every individuals needs. Contact Dede on her personal page or at 301-873-3573 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment
