Our Services
[ Our Services ]Catherine Haddad Equestrian is built on decades of competing, training, breeding, and developing horses and riders at the international level. The services offered are an extension of a philosophy that has been refined over a lifetime in the sport. Classical in its foundation, precise in its execution, and always, unconditionally, in the best interest of the horse.
[ Overview ]Where classical horsemanship meets the demands of international sport.
Califon, NJ | Wellington, FL
Training Opportunities
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Khiimori in New Jersey and Catherine's winter base in Wellington, Florida offer a focused, professional environment for horses and riders committed to the classical tradition. The program is selective by design, giving every horse and rider the individual attention that genuine development requires.
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Full and partial training placements are available on a seasonal basis. All levels considered, from young horses being introduced to the work through established Grand Prix partnerships seeking refinement.
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Training is systematic, patient, and always guided by the welfare of the horse. Progress is never rushed. The foundation is always correct. Riders who train with Catherine come to understand the work differently, and leave with a standard they carry forward for the rest of their riding life.
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Khiimori, Califon, New Jersey & Wellington, Florida
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Enquiries are welcome via the contact page. Catherine accepts a limited number of placements each season.
Your Trainer
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Catherine Haddad
Trained in Germany under the late Willi Schultheis, Catherine spent twenty years competing at the highest levels of international dressage before returning to the United States to build a training program rooted in the classical tradition. She has coached five riders to USDF Gold Medal distinction, guided Para Dressage Team rider Katie Johnson to the 2018 World Equestrian Games, and developed seven horses to the international Grand Prix level.
Her teaching is informed by everything she has learned across four decades at the top of the sport, across cultures, training systems, and competition arenas on two continents. She brings the same eye, the same honesty, and the same commitment to every horse and rider she works with, whether they are just beginning their journey or preparing for the international stage.
Beyond the arena, Catherine is one of the most respected and widely published voices in international dressage. She writes and speaks about classical horsemanship, the welfare of the horse, and the state of the sport with a directness that has earned her a loyal following among riders, trainers, and enthusiasts worldwide. To train with Catherine is not simply to improve. It is to develop a deeper understanding of the horse, the work, and yourself.
[ FAQ ]Common Questions
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Consignment training means Catherine takes on a horse to develop, market, and sell on the owner's behalf. The horse is trained to her standard, presented professionally, and placed with the right buyer. It is a full service from development through sale, with the owner updated throughout the process.
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Catherine has ridden in Stubben saddles throughout her career because of their superior fit, quality of craftsmanship, and the freedom of movement they allow the horse. A correctly fitted saddle is not an accessory. It is a fundamental part of the horse's welfare and performance, and Stubben's commitment to that standard aligns with everything Catherine believes.
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Yes, on a selective basis. Working students at Khiimori and Wellington are expected to be serious, dedicated, and committed to learning the classical tradition from the ground up. It is a full immersion in the program and the philosophy behind it.
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Via the contact page. Catherine accepts a limited number of training placements each season and travels internationally for clinics. Early enquiries are encouraged.
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Yes. Catherine's commitment to a horse does not end at the sale. We support horse and rider for life!
Our Team
Catherine Haddad
Jasmin Filander
