Villa Rosa is located in Hollister, California, a short drive south of San Jose (one hour from the San Jose International Airport). The facility offers a full size covered arena with mirrors, lights and superior footing, a full size outdoor arena, 16 x 16 stalls, and guest/client apartments. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with over 200 rose bushes and flowering hedges, offering a stunning sight in spring.
Lessons and Training are available from Pam and/or Heidi for both horses and riders at all levels. Lessons are also available for haul-ins and clients are welcome to bring their horses and stay for a few days, a week, or longer. (Guest accommodations are usually available for clients staying with their horses).
Monthly training is also available for horse/riders and boarding is available for horse/riders in a lesson program. We also travel to shows with our group of more than 20 Championship and Medal winning students. Pam and Heidi are also available for judging and clinics.
Pam Nelson
- USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist
- USEF “S” Dressage Judge
- 5 Years on USET Grand Prix Short List
- 1987 Young Riders Chef d’Equippe winning Team Gold Medal
- Pam is pictured with KWPN Stallion Volkmar
- Pam is available for lessons, clinics & judging.
- Contact Pam at (831) 636-0584 or (831)673-0584 or pam@vrdressage.com
Heidi Gaian
- USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist
- USEF “R” Dressage Judge
- Successfully competed numerous horses at all levels, including 7 Grand Prix horses.
- 2009 US Developing Horse Championships – Third Place
- 2009/2010 USEF High Performance Dressage Long List/Developing List
- 2009 FEI Champion, Palm Beach Derby, Wellington, FL
- 2006 Represented the USA at CDI Sydney, Australia
- 1998-2002 USET Developing Rider List
- Heidi is pictured above with Chicago
- Heidi is available for training, lessons, clinics & judging.
- Contact Heidi at (831) 297-2621 or heidi@vrdressage.com
- To see Heidi’s clinic schedule go to our “Calendar” page http://vrdressage.com/calendar/
— Johann Hinnemann —
One of the best known and most sought after dressage trainers in the world, “Jo” Hinnemann is known for his decisive and structured approach to riding and training. He has been the Coach for the German, Dutch National Teams and Canadian Olympic Team. In addition, Jo has coached numerous riders to international medals, such as Olympians Coby & Marlies van Baalen.
In 1986 Jo won the team gold and individual bronze medal at the Dressage World Championships. In 1987 he won the team gold and individual bronze medal at the European Dressage Championships. He has numerous Grand Prix wins at the top European competitions. In 1996 Jo was awarded the rarely bestowed title of Reitmeister (Master Rider).