What is Dressage?
Dressage is a discipline of horseback riding that focuses on the training of the horse to perform a series of precise movements in response to the rider’s cues. These movements are…
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about Iconeq
Iconeq is a lesson and training barn located in Los Angeles, California. Iconeq was founded in 2016 by Nicole Weston and began as a small business creating musical freestyles before evolving into a full time training barn. Nicole is a lifelong rider and USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist, and she enjoys helping both horses and riders of all ages progress through the levels and improve their horsemanship.
The barn offers full and part training in dressage, horse sales and leasing, as well as riding lessons on well-trained schoolmasters for all levels of horse and rider.
Our Programs
Iconeq offers a wide range of options to suit your needs. We offer full service dressage training and care for your horse, with a custom program tailored to you. You can also take lessons in dressage or Western dressage on your horse or one of ours. We can help you meet your riding goals! Contact us for more details or to set up an appointment.
In addition to dressage training, we also specialize in rehabilitation. Whether your horse needs a short term layup or long term care, we will work with your vet or ours to develop and execute a program to bring your horse back to full health.
In addition to dressage training, we also specialize in rehabilitation. Whether your horse needs a short term layup or long term care, we will work with your vet or ours to develop and execute a program to bring your horse back to full health.
Training
We offer full service training, feeding and care programs for you and your horse
Lessons
Take lessons on your own horse or one of our well-trained lesson horses
All Levels
For beginners and to FEI riders, we can customize a program to fit your needs
All Breeds
Experience working with all breeds, from Andalusians to Warmbloods
Team
Our team.
About Nicole
Nicole Weston is a USDF Silver and Bronze medalist, currently pursing her gold. Nicole attended UC Berkeley, where she studied Linguistics. She couldn't resist the opportunity to work with horses full time. She spent years working with a large import/horse sale business before specializing in dressage. Nicole continues her training with Lehua Custer, and she has also ridden with Elza Porter (NL), Hilda Gurney, Jan Ebling and Barbara Parkening. Nicole enjoys working with horses of all breeds, from American Saddlebreds and Friesians, to Arabians and warmbloods. She always strives to produce happy, well-rounded horses that make great partners with their owners.
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Our Barn
At the beautiful and conveniently located LA Equestrian Center in Griffith Park
The LA Equestrian Center is over 75 acres of boarding, arenas and show facilities. Our barn is located in the Polo Barn area, with a full size dressage court and a variety of daily turnout options. We have airy, bright single and double box stalls, as well as cross ties and other amenities available for our clients.
In addition to training and show arenas, the LA Equestrian Center offers easy access to miles of trails in Griffith Park. The venue also hosts dozens of rated shows each year, so there are many opportunities for all levels of rider.
Blog
Our Blog
Check back regularly for training tips, horsemanship techniques and other thoughts!
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