Blue Roof Equestrian Center

06/10/2026

🐴 A Rare Opportunity at Blue Roof Equestrian

These openings don't come around often. For the first time in quite a while, Blue Roof Equestrian Center has just TWO boarding opportunities available:
✨ 1 Full Stall
✨ 1 Shed Row

Located on 40 beautiful acres in Lafayette, Blue Roof is a boutique full-care facility where exceptional horse care meets a supportive, education-focused community. Horses receive daily turnout, individualized care, quality hay fed four times daily, and access to outstanding training facilities, all in an environment designed around their well-being.

Whether you're pursuing competitive dressage or simply want the very best for your horse, you'll have access to an incredible training team:

⭐ Sandra Hotz (FEI 4 Judge)* — teaching riders from the basics through Grand Prix with more than 35 years of experience.
⭐ Vanessa Chavez — professional trainer with over a decade of teaching experience, USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, and a positive, rider-focused approach built on classical principles.

At Blue Roof, you're not just boarding your horse—you become part of a barn family that values horsemanship, kindness, and excellence.

✔ Full-care boarding
✔ Indoor/outdoor arena with premium footing
✔ Full-size outdoor dressage court
✔ Daily turnout
✔ On-site owners
✔ Lessons, training, and clinics available

When these spots are filled, they may not become available again for a long time.

📩 Message us today or visit our website to contact us for a tour and see why so many riders call Blue Roof home.

11/27/2025

We just learned we have earned #1 rated boarding facility in Lafayette! Thanks to all of you for the the great reviews!

11/21/2025

USDF is aware of the current outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in the United States. Please see the most current updates from US Equestrian below.

Our well wishes go out to those affected.

11/21/25 - EHV-1 Update And Biosecurity Reminders From US Equestrian
https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/ehv-1-update-biosecurity-reminders-from-us

11/20/25 - Biosecurity: What You Need to Know
https://www.usef.org/media/webinars?id=Xfzyx0nqQ7w

📸 American Association of Equine Practitioners via US Equestrian

11/16/2025

BREC family - please help us welcome the newest member of the BREC family - Willie!!!!!

I’m posting to get some help, Kristi has agreed to take on his care but we had to pay for the initial cost to buy him to secure his forever home. So please follow the link for the whole story of Willie. Consider contributing to Willie! He is the bestest boy and will be a great addition for little kids to learn the joy in horses. 🐴 🐎

Meet Willie, the charming mini horse who has touched the hearts of everyone at o… Vanessa Chavez needs your support for Help Willie Thrive in His Forever Home

06/24/2025

August 30 and 31st, Boulder Valley Dressage proudly presents a symposium with Jessica Jo Tate.

Full Details: https://www.bouldervalleydressage.org/

Training opportunities with internationally recognized masters like JJ Tate are rare. Whether you're looking to break through a training plateau, establish better fundamentals, or experience world-class instruction, this clinic will provide insights that will benefit you and your horse for years to come.

Protégée of legendary classical dressage master Charles De Kunffy, and trained extensively with Hungarian Olympian Gyula Dallos. JJ's education includes work with celebrated names like Steffen Peters, Klaus Balkenhol, and Hubertus Schmidt.

Known for her positive teaching style and emphasis on the foundations of classical riding, JJ has a gift for making complex concepts accessible to riders at every level. Riders and auditors rave over her ability to make theory and application accessible and inspirational to riders of all levels.

You'll Learn:

How to be the rider your horse wants to work with
Classical techniques that create lasting harmony
Problem-solving strategies for common training challenges
How to develop your horse's natural athletic ability
The art of patient, progressive training

Spaces are limited - Reserve your spot today to train with one of America's most respected classical dressage masters!