About Us

Dressage Dancers is a barn owned and managed by Carol Hopkins.

History

Carol started out teaching dressage riding and boarding horses 20 years ago in Kirkland before moving from Bridle Trails in Bellevue to the Equestrian area in Woodinville WA. Carol, a certified public school teacher, began teaching riding lessons in the year 2000. Her background with horses started when she was 6 years old, riding ponies in the Michigan summers. In 1970 she bought her first horse, and began riding lessons.

During the years between 1976 -1980. Carol competed on the Hunter/Jumper A Show circuit. In 1986 Carol switched to riding Dressage. After many years of lessons, clinics with well known trainers Carol began competing in Dressage, In her many years of competing she has received many awards and championships.

Presently, Carol manages her barn along with an inhouse barn assistant who takes excellent care of the boarding horses.

Trainers are welcome to teach in her arenas.