About Elevate Dressage
Eleanor Millerschin
Head Trainer
Ellie is a USDF bronze and silver medalist keen on developing riders and horses to the best of their abilities. She operates Elevate Dressage out of Stonebridge Farm in Metamora, Michigan, assisting horses and riders of all disciplines - her clients participate in basic trail riding, fox hunting, hunter/jumpers and traditional dressage all working towards improving themselves and their relationships with their horses.
Outside of Stonebridge Farm, Ellie travels to a few select farms in Metamora, MI and continues her education with lessons and clinics. In 2022 Ellie and her gelding, Colmenar, were Fourth level Reserve Champions at Region 2 Championships and ended the season with an eighth place finish for Fourth Level Open at USDF Finals.
Ellie has a talent for finding something positive in every horse and particularly enjoys working with highly sensitive and spooky horses (who she jokingly refers to as "delicate little flowers"). She enjoys helping horses gain confidence in their work and developing a mindset in her horses to work hard for their rider.
Our Team
Keeping our Horses Happy and Healthy
Vet
Hadley Hill Equine
Farrier
Stoneman Forge
Dental
Great Lakes Equine Dentistry
Bit and Bridle Fitter
Try My Bits
Body Work
Horse and Sense LLC
Honorary Grooms
Miranda Browne
Misa McCoy
Nathan Vargo
Awards and Highlights
2022
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Eleanor Millerschin awarded USDF Silver Medal
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Eleanor Millerschin and Colmenar 8th place at Fourth Level Open at USDF Finals
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Eleanor Millerschin and Colmenar Fourth Level Open Reserve Champion at Region 2 Championships
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Eleanor Millerschin and Colmenar Fourth Level Open Year-End Champion with Midwest Dressage Association - 66.98%
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Eleanor Millerschin and Colmenar PSG Open Year-End Reserve Champion with Midwest Dressage Association - 67.17%
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Eleanor Millerschin and Colmenar Fourth Level Open Year-End Champion with All Dressage Association - 66.98%
2021
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Established business at Stonebridge Farms and Retreat
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Began as Assistant to Judy Kelly at Topline Dressage
2020
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Established Elevate Dressage LLC
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Eleanor Millerschin named recipient of The Dressage Foundation's Karen Skavarla Grant for Young Professionals
2019
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Eleanor Millerschin named recipient of the Carolyn Van Cise Memorial Grant through The Dressage Foundation
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Eleanor Millerschin and Galassia Second Level Open Year-End Champion with Midwest Dressage Association - 67.8% Average
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Eleanor Millerschin named recipient of the Jean Brown Volunteer of the Year Award
2018
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Eleanor Millerschin and Galassia Training Year-End Open Champion with the Midwest Dressage Association - 76.8% Average
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Eleanor Millerschin and Galassia First Level Year-End Open Champion with the Midwest Dressage Association - 74.3% Average
Elevate Testimonials
Amy Kinkade
I am so glad I met Ellie just as I was beginning to work my way back into riding and have been in her program at Stonebridge for over a year now. I'm in my late 40s- it's NEVER too late! There is SO much to learn and it can be very intimidating but Ellie took me under her wing and helped me ease back into things. She is a very talented natural rider and her skills and knowledge are impeccable. I admire her genuine love of horses and how she places each horse's health and well being above all else. She works diligently to bring out the best in each horse and rider I've seen her work with and is a kind and patient teacher. I would recommend her program to anyone (beginner or advanced) who is looking for a positive learning environment to develop and advance to reach their goals.