Learn how to create a freestyle from start to finish! 🎶

Have you been longing to perform a stunning freestyle with your horse? You're not alone—many riders have spent years waiting to turn their dreams into reality.

Maybe you've already assembled bits and pieces of your freestyle, but find yourself feeling overwhelmed by challenging aspects like music editing. It's easy to get stuck and feel frustrated...

Create as many freestyles as you want and save money! 💰

Did you know that a custom musical freestyle can cost you anywhere from $750-$3,000? 😳 And that's just ONE freestyle that you will probably use for just ONE show season.

Imagine how many freestyles you can create if you learn the skills and do it yourself! If you are taking your horse up the levels or you ride many different horses this course is perfect for you. 

Susan is dancing her way to her USDF Bronze Medal! 🏅

Susan Thibault used her new freestyle design skills to design a First, Second, AND Third Level freestyle with her horse all in ONE year!

"Sandra was an answer to my prayers in creating my first musical freestyles. I tried on my own for a year and just kept hitting roadblocks. Then I attended her free 5-day Bootcamp in January and it was exactly what I was looking for! ⭐️ I signed up for the Dressage Freestyle Academy at the end of that week. Finally, I found someone that would teach ME how to do it; including the music editing part! 🎶

What are your goals?

Join the Dressage Freestyle Academy if you want to...

  • Compete AND have Fun! Earn your USDF Freestyle Bars, qualify for championships, earn a year-end award, the sky is the limit!

  • Save the money you would have paid a freestyle designer and learn the skills to create as many freestyles as you want in the future!

  • Create lasting memories with your special dance partner while they are in their prime. Horses enjoy their freestyles too! ❤️

Sylvia earns her USDF scores for Third Level Freestyle 🎶

Busy mom and yoga instructor who used the coaching calls to keep her accountable and now she is on her way to Regional Championships!

"I have wanted to ride a musical freestyle for years, but I knew that hiring someone to design one would be expensive.Sandra is an enthusiastic and joyful teacher, and comes from a place of love for the horse that resonates with my heart." 💖

Meet Your Freestyle Guide

Sandra is an award-winning author and freestyle designer who has been helping riders reach their goals with custom freestyles, DIY resources, and now this comprehensive online course. ⭐️

"It brings me so much joy to see a rider finally make it down the centerline after years of dreaming. 💖 Many riders aspire to ride a freestyle and I want to make sure that no one misses that opportunity. That's why I created this course - so everyone can experience the pure joy of dancing with their horse!" 🎶

What is Included in the Academy?

    1. How to Use This Course

    2. Meet Your Instructor

    3. Basic Freestyle Rules

    4. Review a Freestyle Scoresheet

    5. Tips to Improve Technical & Artistic Scores

    6. How Long Does it Take to Create a Freestyle?

    1. How to Choose a Theme

    2. How to Tell a Story

    3. Discover Your Music

    4. How to Find Your Horse's BPM's

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. How to Find BPMs of your Music

    6. Music ShortCuts (Pre-Made & Rentals)

    7. Copyright Rules for Freestyles

    1. Choreography Basics

    2. The Choreography Process

    3. Choreography Shortcuts

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. What if your Arena is the Wrong Size?

    5. Time Your Movements Method

    6. Plan for Mistakes (Junk Lines)

    1. Music Editing Software

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Music Notetaking for your Freestyle

    3. How to Use Music Stems

    4. How to Download Music from YouTube

    5. GARAGEBAND Basic Music Editing

    6. GARAGEBAND Crop & Fade your Music

    7. GARAGEBAND Adjust Sound Levels

    8. GARAGEBAND Change BPM of a Song

    9. AUDACITY Basic Music Editing

    10. AUDACITY Crop & Fade your Music

    11. AUDACITY Adjust Sound Levels

    12. How to Save Your Music and Burn to a CD

    1. Practice Tips for Your Freestyle

    2. Your First Competition

    3. Freestyle Tips & Advice from USEF "S" Dressage Judge Charlotte Trentelman

    1. Introduction to Exhibition Freestyles

    2. Adjust your Competition Freestyle for Exhibition

    3. Performance Venues

    4. Music Tips for Exhibitions

    5. Choreography Tips

    6. Adding Costumes for You and your Horse

    7. Props for Exhibitions

    8. Performance Tips

Dressage Freestyle Academy

  • $347.00
  • 44 lessons
  • 8 hours of video content

FAQ

  • Will this course work for Western Dressage?

    Yes! You can use the same methods and resources to create a Western Dressage musical freestyle. I refer to the Western Dressage Association of America's freestyle test sheets.

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    You will have access for the lifetime of the course. You can purchase now and save it for a later date if you aren't ready to get started. However, the live coaching calls will only be available for 6 months from your date-of-purchase.

  • Can I ask specific questions?

    Yes! I host TWO live Zoom Q & A calls each month that are only available to course students. You can also post questions in the Create a Dressage Musical Freestyle Facebook group.

  • Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

    Yes! You have 14 days to ask for a full refund if you decide that you do not want to go through course.

Her First Western Dressage Freestyle

Tori & Rovandio wowed the judges with their Basic Level Western Dressage freestyle, earning a 74% and the Reserve Champion title in the WDAA online competition. 🎶

"This step by step course is easy to follow and so engaging, making a daunting task simple and fun! I am looking forward to taking what I have learned and dancing down centerline soon!" - Tori Kistler

⭐️ Exhibition Freestyle BONUS ⭐️

Take your competition freestyle to the performance arena and have some fun!

  • Add a Costume

    Get dressed up and shine!

    Learn the tips and tricks as you put together a costume for you and your horse. Skirts aren't created equal when it comes to horses and there are considerations like weather, fabrics, and fasteners.

  • Performance Venues

    Go Behind the Scenes

    Curious about what it's like to perform at events like the Equine Affaire, BreyerFest, and Equitana? Sandra shares her experience from years of riding exhibition freestyles at venues large and small.

  • Music & Choreography

    Adjust your routine for the big stage!

    Performing in a coliseum arena? Or outside in a big field? Learn methods to adjust your choreography and how music editing and copyright might apply to your performance.

Sharon made it Down the Centerline Not Once...but Twice!

Sharon competed both horses in Basic Level western dressage freestyles—one set to a Yellowstone theme and the other inspired by The Lone Ranger. 🎶

"I absolutely love Sandra Beaulieu and her freestyle course. 💖 I've always wanted to try a freestyle but I didn't know where to start. Sandra watched videos of my 2 horses and suggested an appropriate musical theme for each. She showed me how to pick music to fit each gait and how to put the music together seamlessly to make my program. I used her books to create the choreography to go with the music. The result was 2 very successful freestyle programs!" - Sharon Pond