Dressage WDAA & USDF
Tailwind Trails is thrilled to offer haul-in lessons in the art of Dressage with the newest addition to our training team, Patti Thompson.
Patti has successfully trained horses through the levels of both Western and Classical dressage, including FEI. Patti is a lifelong equestrian and brings a wealth of experience from across multiple other disciplines including eventing, saddle fitting and even carriage driving. Patti continues to contribute to her growth and excellence in dressage through her robust teaching program, judging and mentorship. Among her long list of accolades, Patti holds a USDF Bronze Medal, is a USDF “L” Judge with Distinction, a USDF University Gold, Silver and Bronze Graduate with Distinction, and a WDAA/USEF “R” Judge.
Based in Wellington, Florida, Patti has dedicated her life to the Equestrian Art. Her philosophy centers on prioritizing the horse’s well being, a value that eventually led her to specialize in the growing sport of Western Dressage. She has been fortunate to work with many top equestrians, both as a rider and a judge. Her students consistently excel in competition, earning numerous accolades including a World Championship title.
Patti has a love of the Musical Freestyle classes in Dressage and has been an integral part of coaching several teams who have either competed in or done demonstration rides at the annual, prestigious, Challenge of the Americas fundraiser held at The Global Dressage Festival benefitting The Pink Hats Breast Cancer Foundation. In 2026, Patti Thompson Dressage sponsored and helped coach a spectacular Quadrille team of 10 riders who brought down the house with their Grand Prix number.
Patti was recently honored to be asked to judge the 2026 WDAA Western Dressage Online International Challenge, which is the largest online Western Dressage competition in the world. She regularly judges up and down the East Coast and has traveled around the country sharing her passion for horses and for the art of Dressage. Patti owns and rides two horses of her own, a stunning bay Andalusian gelding named Kazi and a beautiful, young sorrel Quarterhorse she affectionately calls Boo, both of whom reside at Tailwind Trails. She lives in Wellington and offers lessons there, as well as Loxahatchee, Caloosa, Boynton Beach, Palm City and surrounding areas.
Book With Patti
To schedule a haul-in lesson in our covered Dressage arena with NO ring fee, please contact Patti directly:
