Head Trainer Brad Cutshall has over 30 years of competition experience and more than 200 upper level championships, a majority of them being at the Grand Prix. Many of his achievements are listed below, but especially notable is the 86.6% he achieved on the Friesian stallion Mintse. Brad has the experience and background to help every student at Landmark Dressage be successful and reach their riding goals.
Not all dressage competitors aspire to ride to the Grand Prix level but most express an interest in earning at least one USDF medal. This is by far the most successful and recognized awards program within the United States Dressage Federation. Many people look at obtaining their medal or medals as a great sense of accomplishment and a badge of distinction. Brad's students have achieved countless USDF bronze, 32 silver and 12 gold medals to date.
Qualifying is one of the most important goals we hear from dressage competitors today. Since 1986, between 6 and 26 riders have qualified for a regional championship each year from Landmark Dressage.
Throughout the years Brad's students have earned multiple Regional championships and Reserve championships at the lower and upper levels. In 2004 Landmark Dressage’s horses swept the Region 4 championships at the upper level by winning the Prix St. George, Intermédiaire I, Intermédiaire II, and Grand Prix championships. At Landmark Dressage, we help every rider to go beyond the level they thought they could achieve.
Several young riders from Landmark Dressage have competed in the Young Riders program. We are especially proud of Clair McNulty, who achieved the individual Gold Medal at the 2015 NJYRC championships held in Kentucky, and received a silver medal in the freestyle.
Summer of 2010 marked the first time that the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games were held in the USA. As part of the games an opening ceremony was organized to showcase the event. Different breeds, riding disciplines and musical acts showcased the much-anticipated opening ceremonies, which played in front of a nearly sold-out crowd. Included was William Shatner driving his American Saddlebred as well as the Friesian stallion train from the Netherlands where Brad Cutshall was one of two Americans invited to participate.
"It was an honor to be asked to perform their famous ten-horse dressage freestyle." Atop Friesian Connection's renowned and talented Mintse 384, under the jumbotron, Brad and the accompanying riders rode with the aid of a full orchestra, a nearly flawless performance. "It was a one of a kind experience I will never forget."
With so many years of competition history on so many horses, it is nearly impossible to list every show and award in this section. Here are listed just a few highlights from some of the competitions Brad Cutshall has ridden in representing Landmark Dressage.
Pointjack
Grand Prix Champion competing in over 40 shows including Lamplight Equestrian Center, Waterloo, Silverwood, Florida Dressage Concours, Dressage By The Bay, Zada cup / Southern Comfort, Canaan Ranch CDI, and Paxton Farm CDI.
Region 2 Championships: Reserve Champion Grand Prix Intermediare II Champion
Region 4 Championships: Champion Grand Prix Champion Grand Prix Freestyle Intermediare I Champion Prix St. George Champion |
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Derris Grand Prix Champion competing in over 40 shows including Lamplight Equestrian Center, Dressage At Waterloo, Silverwood, Florida Dressage Concours, Florida Dressage Festival, Detroit Dressage, Dressage At Canterbury, and Dressage At Temple Farms.
Region 2 Championships: 3rd Place Grand Prix 3rd Place Intermediare II 3rd Level Champion 2nd level Champion
Region 4 Championships: Champion Grand Prix Intermediare II Champion |
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Windsor Prix St. George & Interediare Champion competing in over 20 shows including Lamplight Equestrian Center, Dressage At Waterloo, Florida Dressage Concours, Detroit Dressage, Dressage At Canterbury, Dressage At Temple Farms, and Zada cup / Southern Comfort.
Region 2 Championships: Prix St. George Reserve Champion Intermediare I Reserve Champion |
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Rich And Famous
Region 4 Championships: 2nd level free style Champion 2nd level Reserve Champion
Dressage At Waterloo - 2nd Level Champion Dressage By The Bay - 2nd Level Champion |
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Pedro E Dressage By The Bay - Intermediare I Champion Dressage By The Bay - Prix St. George Champion Dressage At Waterloo - Intermediare I Champion DCTA Dressage Show - Intermediare I Champion |
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Mintse 384 Friesian World Championships - 2nd Level World Champion with 86.6% |
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Rintse 386 Dressage At Lamplight - 2nd Level Champion Dressage At Waterloo - 2nd Level Champion |
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Sil Dressage At Lamplight - 2nd Level Champion Dressage At Waterloo - 2nd Level Champion Dressage At Lamplight - 1st Level Champion Dressage At Waterloo - 1st Level Champion Florida Dressage Concours - 1st Level Champion Florida Dressage Concours - 2nd Level Champion Dressage At Lamplight - Training Level Champion |
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Other Awards MDA—PSG Champion on Bandeit MDA—Intermediare I Reserve Champion on Bandeit MDA—Second Level Champion on Asterisks MDA—First Level Champion on Asterisks
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“I love riding with Brad. He makes me laugh and he gets the most out of every horse and rider combination that comes before him. Every time I ride for him I feel there is a major or a mini breakthrough. He has a way of getting the most out of you and your horse with out fear or intimidation but with humor and grace.”
Carlene Hook
Teaching clinics - traveling to barns, and working with other trainers and their students, as well as engaging the people auditing, is something he finds very rewarding. There are many times when an instructor looks at a horse/rider combination on a regular basis and recognizes multiple issues. “Where do you begin, what should you fix first” are questions that many instructors ask themselves. (Read more).
Landmark Dressage offers a comprehensive program for both horse and rider. We have many training options available. We are able to handle all of your needs whether you would like to improve your position or are aiming for high level FEI competition.
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The key to our success has been finding out how the horse prefers to work, and what makes them happiest. This involves getting them comfortable in their training and, equally important, their mind and body. If your horse is comfortable and happy, they will not only work for you but with you. (Read more).
