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DRESSAGE RIDER, TRAINER,&
INSTRUCTOR

 
ABOUT
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ABOUT

Brittany Burson is an FEI dressage rider and trainer based out of Paddock Hills in Union, IL. Earning her Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals on her own self-trained horses, she's had numerous successes with  her  horses Jazz Dance and Fiorenza including multiple Regional and National wins. Recently, Brittany competed in her first CDI's at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, FL with a Top 8 finish at the extremely competitive Small Tour. That allowed her to qualify in the I-1 Championships where she ended up 9th in the nation. She's had a 12th place finish at the 2015 USEF Developing Horse Championships and ended up 12th in the 2018 & 2021 USEF Young Horse Championships. In addition to that, she has participated in clinics and lessons with Debbie McDonald, Scott Hassler, Kasey Perry-Glass, Steffen Peters, Jan Ebeling, , Gerhard Politz, Natalie Lamping, Anne Cizaldo, Lilo Fore, Janet Foy, Betsy Steiner and Jennifer Hoffman. From riding FEI to starting young horses, she has a wide spectrum of experience to pass onto her horses and students. 

Training

Half training and full training is offered per month. It can be a mix of rides and lessons if desired. Half training is 3 days a week and full training is 5-6 days a week. Additionally,  Brittany can start young horses successfully under saddle.

Freestyles

Brittany can design USDF & FEI Freestyles that fit to you and your horse. With multiple Regional Championship title wins, US Finals Top 6 placings, & USDF Year End Awards Top 5 finishes, Brittany's freestyles can highlight your horse for the show season.

Shows

Brittany does an extensive show season in the Region 2 area which includes USDF Regional Championships, U.S. Dressage Finals, & USEF Young Horse/Deveoping Horse Championships. She can show your horse & provide warm-ups for clients.

Clinics

Brittany is available for clinics year round. She is able to travel as well as offering 1 or 2 day clinics. Please contact to check availability with her schedule. 

Sales

Brittany can search for a horse that fits a client's criteria. Additionally, she can sell horses. With all involved between the advertisement, marketing, & arranging showings, she can handle everything from start to finish. 

ACCOMPLISMENTS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2011

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING LEVEL JR/YR - CHAMPION

  • USDF JR/YR OF THE YEAR FOR TRAINING LEVEL - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF HOY TRAINING LEVEL - 11TH NATIONALLY 

2012

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2ND LEVEL JR/YR - CHAMPION

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 1ST LEVEL JR/YR - 3RD PLACE

  • USDF JR/YR OF THE YEAR FOR 1ST LEVEL - CHAMPION 

  • USDF JR/YR OF THE YEAR FOR 2ND LEVEL - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS 1ST LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS 2ND LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS 2ND LEVEL JR/YR - CHAMPION

  • USDF HOY 1ST LEVEL - 10TH PLACE

  • USDF HOY 2ND LEVEL - 4TH PLACE

2013

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 3RD LEVEL JR/YR - CHAMPION

  • USDF JR/YR OF THE YEAR FOR 3RD LEVEL - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS OHBS 3RD LEVEL JR/YR - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS OHBS 3RD LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION

2014

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 4TH LEVEL OPEN - 4TH PLACE

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS AWS OPEN TRAINING LEVEL - CHAMPION

  • USDF HOY 4TH LEVEL - 9TH PLACE

2015

  • EARNED USDF SILVER MEDAL

  • USEF DEVELOPING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP PSG - 12TH PLACE

  • USEF YOUNG HORSE 4 YEAR OLDS - 4TH ALTERNATE

2016

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS PSG OPEN - 6TH PLACE

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS I-1 OPEN - 5TH PLACE

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS I-1 FREESTYLE OPEN - 3RD PLACE

  • U.S. DRESSAGE FINALS QUALIFIER FOR I-1 & I-1 FREESTYLE OPEN

2017

  • EARNED USDF GOLD MEDAL

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS AWS TRAINING LEVEL OPEN - CHAMPION

  • USDF HOY I-2 - 15TH PLACE OUT OF 79 HORSES

  • USDF HOY TRAINING LEVEL - 20TH PLACE OUT OF 526 HORSES

2018

  • US FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS - USEF YOUNG HORSE - 4 YEAR OLD DIVSION - 12TH PLACE

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS I-2 OPEN - CHAMPION

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS GRAND PRIX OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION & 6TH PLACE

  • USDF HOF I-2 16TH PLACE OUT OF 100 HORSES

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS -OHBS USEF 4 YEAR OLD - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS I-2 OPEN 3RD PLACE

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS GRAND PRIX OPEN 3RD PLACE

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS TRAINING LEVEL - 4TH & 7TH OUT OF 17 HORSES

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - I-2 OPEN - 3RD PLACE

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - TRAINING LEVEL OPEN - 5TH & 10TH PLACE

2019

  • USDF REGION 2 MATERIALE CHAMPION - 4 & 5 YEAR OLDS

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST LEVEL OEPN - 7TH PLACE

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS THIRD LEVEL OPEN - 7TH PLACE

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS I-2 OPEN - 4TH PLACE

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS GRAND PRIX OPEN - 4TH PLACE

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS -SWANA 1ST LEVEL - RESERVE CHAMPION

2020

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2ND LEVEL FREESTYLE - 7TH PLACE (2021 FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE - 5TH PLACE (2021 FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS I-2 OPEN - 5TH PLACE 

  • USDF HOY 3RD LEVEL - 7TH PLACE OUT OF 118 HORSES

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS 3RD LEVEL OPEN - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS I-2 OPEN -CHAMPION

2021

  • US FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS - USEF YOUNG HORSE - 4 YEAR OLD DIVISION - 12TH PLACE

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - TRAINING LEVEL - RESERVE CHAMPION (2021 FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2ND LEVEL OPEN - 5TH PLACE

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL OPEN CHAMPION (2021 FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE CHAMPION (2021 FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL OPEN -5TH PLACE (2021 FINALS WILDCARD)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE - 4TH PLACE (2021 FINALS WILDCARD)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 4TH LEVEL OPEN - 3RD PLACE

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 4TH LEVEL FREESTYLE - 3RD PLACE (2021 FINALS WILDCARD)

  • USDF HOY TRAINING LEVEL - 10TH PLACE OUT OF 427 HORSES

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS OHBS TRAINING LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE OF THE YEAR - 3RD LEVEL- 3RD PLACE

  • USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE CHALLENGE - 3RD LEVEL - 9TH & 10TH PLACE

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE - CHAMPION

  • USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE OF THE YEAR - 4TH LEVEL- 4TH PLACE

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS 4TH LEVEL FREESTYLE - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS 3RD LEVEL OPEN AHS - 3RD PLACE

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE AHS - RESERVE CHAMPION 

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - TRAINING LEVEL OPEN - 4TH PLACE

2022

  • USDF LIFETIME DIAMOND ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - INTERMEDIARE I - CHAMPION - (2022 FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - FOURTH LEVEL FREESTYLE - CHAMPION (2022 FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 4TH LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION (2022 FINALS INVITATION) 

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - PSG OPEN - 3RD & 4TH PLACE - (2022 FINALS WILD CARD)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 4TH LEVEL OPEN - 3RD PLACE (2022 FINALS WILD CARD)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE - (2022 FINALS WILD CARD)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL OPEN - 8TH PLACE OUT OF 17 HORSES

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - TRAINING LEVEL OPEN - 8TH PLACE OUT OF 25 HORSES

  • USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE CHALLENGE - 4TH LEVEL - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF HOY 4TH LEVEL - 4TH & 16TH PLACE OUT OF 112 HORSES

  • USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE OF THE YEAR - 4TH LEVEL - 3RD  & 8TH PLACE OUT OF 68 HORSES

  • USDF HOY - INTERMEDIATE I - 3RD PLACE OUT OF 265 HORSES

  • USDF HOY - 1ST LEVEL - 5TH PLACE OUT OF 435 HORSES

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS KWPN - PRIX ST. GEORGES & INTERMEDIATE I - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS - KWPN - TRAINING LEVEL OPEN - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS - WESTFALEN VERBAND NA - 4TH LEVEL FREESTYLE - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS - OHBS - 4TH LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS - AHS - FIRST LEVEL OPEN - CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS - WESTFALEN VERBAND NA- 4TH LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 4TH LEVEL OPEN - 5TH PLACE

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 4TH LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN - 5TH PLACE

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN - 10TH PLACE

2023

  • ADEQUAN GLOBAL DRESSAGE FESTIVAL - WEEK 5 - TOP 8 - PRIX ST. GEORGES CDI 1* 

  • US DRESSAGE FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS - NEUE SCHULE I-1 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 9TH PLACE OVERALL

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2ND LEVEL OPEN - CHAMPION - (2023 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2ND LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN - CHAMPION - (2023 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN - CHAMPION - (2023 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION - (2023 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3RD LEVEL OPEN - 3RD PLACE - (US FINALS IN

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 4TH LEVEL OPEN - CHAMPION - (2023 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 4TH LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN - CHAMPION - (2023 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS - PSG OPEN - 6TH PLACE

  • USDF HOY - 2ND LEVEL - RESERVE CHAMPION OUT OF 221 HORSES

  • USDF HOY -3RD LEVEL - RESERVE CHAMPION OUT OF 304 HORSES

  • USDF MUSICAL FREESTLE OF THE YEAR - 2ND LEVEL - 3RD OUT OF 78 HORSES

  • MUSICAL FREESTYLE CHALLENGE - 2ND LEVEL & 3RD LEVEL - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS - KWPN - 3RD LEVEL OPEN & 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS - 2ND LEVEL OPEN & 2ND LEVEL FREESTYLE - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARDS - 4TH LEVEL OPEN & 4TH LEVEL FREESTYLE - CHAMPION

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 2ND LEVEL OPEN - 3RD PLACE

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 2ND LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN - 5TH PLACE

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 3RD LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 3RD LEVEL FREESTYLE - 4TH PLACE

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 4TH LEVEL OPEN - RESERVE CHAMPION

  • US DRESSAGE FINALS - 4TH LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN - 6TH PLACE

2024

  • ADEQUAN GLOBAL DRESSAGE FESTIVAL - WEEK 8 - TOP 8 - INTERMEDIARE I - CDI 1*

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS - TRAINING LEVEL OPEN - CHAMPION - (2024 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 1ST LEVEL OPEN - CHAMPION - (2024 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 1ST LEVEL FREESTYLE OPEN- CHAMPION - (2024 US FINALS INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 4TH LEVEL OPEN - 3RD PLACE - (2024 US FINA;S INVITATION)

  • USDF REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS - PRIX ST. GEORGES OPEN - CHAMPION - (US FINALS INVITATION)

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