Aviva Nebesky
Teaching Philosophy
Aviva’s belief is that people need to feel challenged and that they learn best with positive reinforcement rather than negative feedback. Her main focus is on the biomechanics of the horse and rider and the use of imagery to achieve harmony, balance, and lightness. Working with returning riders and riders with fear issues is her specialty. Aviva’s enthusiasm for her students’ success rivals her pleasure in her own achievements.
Judging Experience:
Aviva graduated with distinction from the United States Dressage Associations (USDF) “L” judging program in 2006. She maintains an active schedule of dressage schooling shows in the area including judging for:
Potomac Valley Dressage Association (PVDA)
Virginia Dressage Association - Northern Virginia Chapter (VADA NoVA)
Maryland Dressage Association (MDA)
Frederick Area Dressage Shows (FADS)
She is a popular dressage schooling show judge for eventers and Pony Clubbers too.
Aviva was selected to judge at the Region One Junior/Young Rider Championship show at Morven Park in 2011 and has judged the PVDA Chapter Challenge multiple years.
Aviva judged the eventing dressage portion of the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover Show in Lexington, KY, the Junior/Young Rider Championships at Morven Park, VA in 2011, the Fleur De Leap Show in LA in 2019, and the Appy Fest show in 2019 and 2021 among other exciting and unusual shows. She has judged several “Century Rides” over the years as well. Aviva also judges regularly for the online video show series www.BetterDressageShows.com and www.horseshowsonline.com. Listen to the Dressage Today podcast for Aviva’s answers to showing questions on the popular segment “Ask The L.”
