Lisa A. Basselini is the Head Dressage Trainer at Burlington Farm. An FEI level rider and trainer, Lisa worked under Gail Hoff-Carmona at Los Alamos Dressage Center from 1993 to 2004. During that period she rose from Apprentice Trainer to become Gail's Senior Assistant Trainer and Barn Manager.
Lisa A. Basselini riding L.A. Baltic Sun
Although Lisa trains and shows at FEI levels, she is equally talented working with beginners and intermediate level riders and horses. She is also highly experienced in preparing and showing young horses "in-hand". Lisa has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and is working on her Gold.
Lisa A. Basselini showing L.A. Baltic Kharma "in-hand"
Patricia Crawford is a Senior Trainer at Burlington Farm. Patty worked under Gail Hoff-Carmona and Lisa Bassellini at Los Alamos from 2000 to 2005. She has earned her USDF Bronze Medal and is currently showing at 4th Level.
Diana "Dee" Mollema and daughter, Jess Lehnes, are our two other trainers in residence. Dee is a Level II Centered Riding Instructor and offers beginner and intermediate lessons in dressage and hunt seat (on your horse or on her school horses). She also is a certified advanced therapeutic riding instructor. Jess has a background in three-day eventing and has trained with Phillip Dutton. She is available for dressage and jumping lessons and training.
Bob Meli is the General Manager of Burlington Farm. Bob has had careers in banking and in the computer software development field. Prior to joining the Burlington Farm Team, he was the General Manager of Los Alamos Dressage Center for over three years.