Julio Mendoza is an FEI International Trainer and Instructor, a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and is proud to be based in Maryland.  Julio has been training horses for over 21 years in Dressage. 

   
                Pan American Games  (Photo by MacMillan Photography)


He has competed in the International Cup held in South America 5 years in a row always placing in the top 5.  In 2007 he finished 3rd at the SA Rolex with his 8 year old Hanoverian Gelding, Gramero. 

In 2010 Julio earned his USDF Silver Medal and also qualified for Dressage at Devon on two horses in the performance division.   In 2011 he earned his USDF Bronze Medal and qualified for the 2011 Pan American Games held in Guadalajara, Mexico on the 9 year old Friesian Stallion - Ivan, owned by David Deal.

Dream Weaver - 2006 Premium GOV Mare

(Donates x Scarlett)

Owned by Jeanne B. and Julio M.

Julio was interviewed in 2009 by Horseman Magazine.  To read the article go to:

http://www.horsemanmagazine.com/2009/06/the-latin-horse-whisperer-julio-mendoza/

Don't miss part 2 here:

http://www.horsemanmagazine.com/2009/07/the-latin-horse-whisperer-julio-mendoza-horsemanship-part-ii/

Julio is an experienced dressage trainer that can help you and your horse achieve your training and competition goals.  Julio emphasizes on training correctly from the beginning in order to achieve true harmony between the horse and rider. His students have enjoyed success at all levels of showing.  Here with Mendoza Dressage we offer a very positive, safe and upbeat atmosphere for every horse and rider. Where we strive to treat and give horses the absolute BEST!!

Ivan a 2002 Friesian Stallion at the 2011 Rolex

Owned by David Deal

Our Training Programs:

Before starting the training we like to discuss your “goal of training” with you.

This can be:

- Dressage training. You want to have your horse trained until a certain level of dressage. We will set up an estimated time scale, in which we expect to approach the discussed training goal.

- Problem-solving. Your horse has problems in riding such as difficulties with connection, bending, being forward, bucking, flying changes, piaffe, passage etc. We will discuss the program for this horse with you and set up a training program to best suit your horse.

- Starting young horses.  Julio has a very successful program and approach that can have your horse safely and correctly started under saddle or driving.  The way you start a young horse is one of the most important factors in it's life.  Make sure yours is started the right way.

- Training for the Keuring. Combined with preparation like bathing, clipping, proper shoeing, etc., before the Keuring.