"Me and my horse are so lucky and happy to be here!"
Allie and her team are absolutely wonderful. After graduating college and moving back home, I had a hard time finding a facility that was right for me and my horse until I found Hidden Charm. To start, the facilities are beautiful. The indoor is regulation sized and the outdoor is even bigger. The footing is GGT and is meticulously maintained- along with every other aspect of the farm. As a rider and a boarder, the entire facility is very functional- the grooming and washing areas have radiant floor heating, the turnouts are all individual, the stalls are large and each have a window, and the tack and storage areas are huge. It’s obvious that every detail in the barn had been thought out and planned carefully to make it functional for the horse and rider.
The training is also phenomenal and the staff treats my horse as if they were their own. So much consideration goes into what is best for the horse in terms of care and work. Allie is a phenomenal coach who really goes above and beyond. She gives 110% into every lesson she gives and genuinely wants to help horse/rider combinations be the best they can be. She’s always keeping up with education and provides her students with ample clinics/learning opportunities. Allie uses her masters in psychology to help her riders overcome their mental battles. I’ve seen huge progress in my horse and in my riding in the time I have been here. Hidden Charm is a wonderful learning and team environment, where everyone is committed to improvement and growth. Me and my horse are so lucky and happy to be here!!"
-Jenn Chin
The training is also phenomenal and the staff treats my horse as if they were their own. So much consideration goes into what is best for the horse in terms of care and work. Allie is a phenomenal coach who really goes above and beyond. She gives 110% into every lesson she gives and genuinely wants to help horse/rider combinations be the best they can be. She’s always keeping up with education and provides her students with ample clinics/learning opportunities. Allie uses her masters in psychology to help her riders overcome their mental battles. I’ve seen huge progress in my horse and in my riding in the time I have been here. Hidden Charm is a wonderful learning and team environment, where everyone is committed to improvement and growth. Me and my horse are so lucky and happy to be here!!"
-Jenn Chin
Jenn Chin and Menomin Cara Mia
"Her lessons are a positive learning experience that makes the rider feel like they have progressed after each session"
"Hidden Charm Dressage is just as the names suggests, a jewel of a farm tucked away in Orange County. The indoor ring is a pleasure to ride in with a light and airy feel. The outdoor ring has great footing. The barn is beautiful and up to date. The staff at Hidden Charm is very knowledgeable and friendly and they
treat each horse with care. Alexandra Tomson offers the key to success at Hidden Charm Dressage. She is very motivational in her approach to dressage riding and training. Her “can do” attitude makes her students want to ride to the best of their abilities. Her lessons are a positive learning experience that makes the rider feel like they have progressed after each session. She is a wealth of information, keeping up to date on the regulations and rules that must be followed for show competition. Allie brings in top flight clinicians to her facility to give additional training. Thanks to Allie’s guidance, my horse and I have been able to work together as a team and we have progressed in a harmonious way."
-Mary Anen Van Benschoten
treat each horse with care. Alexandra Tomson offers the key to success at Hidden Charm Dressage. She is very motivational in her approach to dressage riding and training. Her “can do” attitude makes her students want to ride to the best of their abilities. Her lessons are a positive learning experience that makes the rider feel like they have progressed after each session. She is a wealth of information, keeping up to date on the regulations and rules that must be followed for show competition. Allie brings in top flight clinicians to her facility to give additional training. Thanks to Allie’s guidance, my horse and I have been able to work together as a team and we have progressed in a harmonious way."
-Mary Anen Van Benschoten
"She knows exactly how to teach him and grow his confidence"
"What a wonderful experience! Hidden Charm Dressage is a beautiful and well-kept facility. Allie Tomson is a wonderful Instructor, my stepson loves his lessons with her on Dora. She knows exactly how to teach him and grow his confidence. Highly recommended!!!"
-Jennifer Benzenberg
-Jennifer Benzenberg
Dana Schron and Apples
"She has taken my riding to the next level"
"Love having the opportunity to learn more about dressage and my horse with Allie!! Three weeks into her full training program, I feel like I have a whole new horse. Allie has corrected bad habits in both my riding and in my horse. She always provides the confidence you need in the saddle and takes the time to thoroughly explain anything you might be unsure of. She has taken my riding to the next level - can't wait for what the future holds and for our upcoming show season together"
-Dana Schron, Working Student
-Dana Schron, Working Student
Selena Piazza and My oh My!
"The care and facility is top notch…and my horse is cared for and loved as she is one of their own horses"
It is a year to date that I brought my horse Mya home from being in Florida for 5 years. I was so happy to hear Allie -Hidden Charm Dressage was opening up to boarders. I took a clinic there with my Mare when I first got her at 5 years old ..I absolute loved the barn and indoor! So when it was time to bring her back home ..this is where I wanted to be. The care and facility is top notch…and my horse is cared for and loved as she is one of their own horses. Allie has done a great job getting my lazy horse forward moving. This is Allie’s niche and expertise! She has really gotten Mya to move forward off the leg with lightness and connection. I have enjoyed many rides with my mare since being at Hidden Charm Dressage and looking forward to showing her. Allie and her team are very supportive and encouraging. I am writing this during the Covid-19 Pandemic..and I mention it because…I know....Mya is in great hands !
-Selena Piazza
-Selena Piazza
"Successful transformation of rider and horse"
After just a few weeks at Hidden Charm Dressage, I knew that my young mare and I could not be in better hands as to her care and our training. Each and every day, my horse is given personalized care by a team of thoughtful and caring experts. What is more, Alexandra is an outstanding mental performance coach, effectively helping rider and horse to transform to become the best they can be. With the depth of her expertise and extensive experience, but above all, her insightful coaching, my horse and I have already become more confident and harmonious together. As we continue working with Allie, I know we will not only have progress and advance, but thrive!
-Sonja Schwartz
-Sonja Schwartz