Welcome to Cadbury Farm, your destination for horse boarding, and classical dressage training and lessons, within the vicinity of Carnation, Redmond and Sammamish, Washington.  I am Nichole Walters.  As a dressage instructor, and owner and manager of Cadbury Farm, I am fulfilling a life-long goal envisioned as a young rider.

I have enjoyed teaching riders of all ages for more than19 years.   Sharing my experience and knowledge gives the greatest satisfaction.   With the help of understanding the bio-mechanics of the horse, riders will learn how to refine the timing of their aides, and to maximize the natural movement of their horse.  The riders develop awareness of  his or her own bio-mechanics as well, to develop an independent seat, and importantly, to ride both efficiently and effectively.  Lessons are taught using the student's horse or our school horse.

My greatest joy comes from the harmony achieved between student and horse.  Many of my students compete in dressage and combined training, while others set their sights on improving the communication with their horses for pleasure and trail riding, and the occasional fox hunting.  We focus on the classical principles of riding, so students realize confidence in their skills and achieve success, regardless of discipline.

My classical training influences come from my mentor, Paula Kierkegaard, USDF (www.usdf.org) "R" judge, as well as my many training experiences with Herr Walter Zettl. The use of the classical Germanic training scale lays the foundation to increased flexibility, lightness and self carriage.   There is no end to learning, as I continue to train myself with leading prominent educators. 

Through my experiences breeding, raising, training, and showing sport horses spanning nearly two decades, I have an extensive background working with young horses.  My experience breaking and training numerous young horses has helped shape my appreciation for these beautiful and powerful animals.  Each horse and rider is unique.  One's natural conformation, movevement, and individual needs must be considered in the approach to training. 

Cadbury Farm offers boarding, and training for the horse and rider at competitive and fair rates.  Our new barn and arena at this location were completed in 2008.  In 2010 we completed extensive new fencing for pasture.  They provide a comfortable and healthy environment for horse and rider.

Above, the 2008 Key Classic Morgan Show -- Training Level Dressage - Reserve Champion, showcasing "Sable Lucky Rascal," owned by Kathryn Carter.  Ridden by Nichole Walters, principal of Cadbury Farm.

 "Sable Lucky Rascal" 2008 awards:

     2008 Key Classic Benefit Morgan Show : Training Level - Reserve Champion

     Morgan Horse Club, Washington State:

          Morgan horse shows:  Training Level - High Point Award

          USEF rated shows:  Training level - High Point Award

     Equestrians Institute year-end award: Training Level - High Point

Please feel free to contact me by telephone (425) 346-0790 or email (cadburyfarm@hotmail.com).  We can answer questions or make an appointment to show you our facilities, located at: 28205 NE Tolt Hill Rd., Carnation, WA  98014.