Bettina Loy began her riding career and life long passion for horses in Germany at the age of 11, riding and training with German trainers noted for their commitment to Classical Dressage which has become the sport standard world wide.

In 1996 she came to California. Here she met three-time Olympian Guenter Siedel. Working for Guenter over the next four years, Bettina had the wonderful opportunity to care for and work with Guenter’s world class horses. In 2000 she accompanied Guenter to the Olympics in Sydney as his assistant.

At the end of 2000 Bettina was promoted to the position of trainer for the Linda Alexander/Guenter Seidel Dressage Training Stables at Del Mar Horsepark. During that time she continued her personal training and acquired her United States Dressage Federation Silver Medal.

In 2002 Linda relocated to Los Angeles and Bettina stepped up to take over her business and Del Mar Dressage was founded. Over the last 6 years, Bettina has slowly and carefully built her own clientele. Del Mar Dressage is a well respected, training, competition and sales barn located in Del Mar Horsepark, a 65 acre world class equestrian facility in Del Mar California. Bettina currently trains clients and horses at various levels from beginner through FEI. In addition to managing a full time training stable, Bettina has never let go of her dream to be a world class rider in her own right. One of her greatest strengths as a teacher is that she herself remains a student. Bettina trains with three-time Olympian Guenter Seidel. She also takes the time to sponsor and participate in regular clinics with Olympians Sue Blinks, Klaus Balkenhol and Dietrich v. Hoffgarten, until his sad passing. Bettina is also a regular competitor in top rated shows throughout the State.

On June 21, 2008, at the suggestion of U. S. Olympic Team Coach, Klaus Balkenhol, three-time Olympian Guenter Seidel and his sponsors Dick and Jane Brown purchased Bettina’s horse, Trinity. Since losing two of his mounts, Guenter had been looking for talented new horses to train for possible Olympic contention. This is not easy to find. Perhaps one in thirty horses has the intelligence and athleticism to compete at this level.This turn of events is a high compliment to Bettina’s training and riding skills. In four short years she turned a gangly four year old standing an imposing 18 hands high into a brilliant and powerful 8 year old ready for World Class Competition. Because of Guenter’s demanding schedule, Bettina still works with Trinity providing training back-up.

Walentino
Now Bettina’s odyssey begins again. She has found her next partner. Her next success! Walentino arrived from Holland October 8, 2008. He is a 5 year old Chestnut Dutch Warmblood purchased through VDL Stud one of Holland’s premier breeders. Walentino and Bettina have already begun their training program with Guenter. This one she hopes to hang on to for her own bid in the World Class ranks. Walentino is a quick study and should be ready for competition in the coming show season. This is an arduous process that requires time and resources. Bettina is looking for sponsors to help her make this dream come true.