Dressage Lessons, Training & Sales

Meghan has devoted her career to developing horses, and her empathy makes her savvy to horses' needs. She is keen in developing coping skills whether behaviorally challenged or developing performance horses. Meghan considers each individual and brings to light the potential in each one.

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Coaching & Training

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Performance

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Behavior & Rehabilitation

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Meet Meghan

A native of USDF region 8 in the North East, Meghan is a United States Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medalist and a driven FEI rider. 

She has over 35 years experience riding, training, observing horse behavior, and understanding emotion in horses for performance. she has helped an extensive number of horses with behavioral and physical rehabilitation have very successful careers.

In recent years, Meghan developed a young Danish Warmblood gelding-Genesis and as a 4 year old they broke the 80% barrier qualifying and allowing them to compete at Nationals in the USDF Young Horse Championships.

She is currently successfully competing in local, regional and national arenas. International competition is in the future!

About Meghan

Testimonials

  • Choosing Sleepy Hollow Farm and Meghan Hamilton Dressage to board and train is one of the best decisions I have ever made. 

    I researched many farms before reentering the horse world after a 20 year absence.  Meghan was by far the most knowledgeable professional with a great way with me in the saddle. The atmosphere is light and friendly with many friendly fellow equestrians to brighten the day.  I cannot imagine having my horse anywhere but Sleepy Hollow Farm.

    -Maureen Taylor

  • I've been riding at Sleepy Hollow Farm and Meghan Hamilton Dressage for 5 years. Over the years I've made memories that I'll never forget and life long friendships.

    Not only is Meghan a great instructor, she is an amazing friend and mentor. She will go out of her way to make you feel welcome and comfortable, not only while in the saddle but also on a personal level. She is an outstanding instructor who knows the ins and outs and accepts abilities and comfort zones of all riders. To me, SHF is like a home away from home. There's really no other place I'd rather be than spending time with the horses and my barn family.

    - Connor Phillips

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    Meghan and I spoke on the phone at length about what had been going on with my 11 yo Andalusian and I was immensely relieved feeling I had finally found the right person for him.

    What initially impressed me was her knowledge of and willingness to try many different training modalities to see which would work best for my particular horse. He was not pigeonholed into a training regimen but rather slowly and methodically worked with whatever type of training seemed to be appropriate for him at that particular moment. No one had really ridden him in months (due to many obstacles one of which was a lack of trust by his trainer at the time) and within 2 weeks, Meghan had taken him on an outing and was successfully trotting and cantering him on the beach! She has worked with him for 7 months now and he has become a much more confident and relaxed horse. Throughout this time she has been open and honest with me and has slowly helped me realize that he is unfortunately not the right horse for me. Without hesitation I fully recommend her for anyone seeking training help for any type of problem they may be having with their horse.

    - Beth Sheperd

  • As an older adult rider I can't say enough about how Meghan has helped me grow over the last few years. Lessons are specific and well structured to each rider’s needs and goals.

    I have felt supported and encouraged in every lesson. Meghan has a special gift in working with anxious riders and I have learned to face my anxieties slowly and methodically and now feel that my horse and I are developing into a real team. Meghan has also worked with my gelding Chester as he came back into training after an injury. He is now better than ever, working deeply and correctly and I am thrilled with how he is moving. Sleepy Hollow Farm is a haven for the “no drama” barn seeker. We celebrate each other's accomplishments, if you are 9 years old or 69. Great new indoor arena, adult boot camps and clinics, bon fires and fun trails right off the property adds to the fun. Not to mention beach rides!

    -Christine LeJacq- Smith

  • When my horse Apollo and I came to Sleepy Hollow Farm my confidence had been shaken from a fall. Meghan understood my fears and took me back to the basics by putting me on the lounge line to help me develop better balance.

    She is very patient and soft spoken not only with the rider but with the horse as well. Meghan has a way of knowing what training methods work best for her clients. Apollo and I have been on trail rides and now training with Meghan for the dressage ring. She is a remarkable rider, trainer and friend. I do not let my fears hold me back. I am on an incredible journey and have Meghan to thank for that.

    - Jacqui

Contact Meghan

Reach out to Meghan here to start the conversation about how she can help you and your horse reach your goals.

phone • 508-317-0098
email • sleepyhollowfarm@live.com