Services Offered
Development of both horse and rider customized to your unique needs. Whether you're heading to the show ring or out on the trails, Anna's approach helps you gain the skills and confidence you need to progress and enjoy the process.
From foundational skills for first steps under saddle, to fine tuning for championship level competition, and every point in between.
Training is geared to producing horses that understand and enjoy their work, using ethical horse-first practices.
Unmounted coaching helps equestrians gain awareness and trust, take action aligned with intentions, and show up with integrity and authenticity.
Become your best self for your horse and your goals.
Anna Connor holds certifications as both an Eventing Coach and a Holistic Coach combining the practical and mental aspects of equestrianism. She is based in Charlottesville, Virginia and travels to work with clients throughout the area.
Riding lessons and horse training take place at your location on your own horse, or virtually anywhere with live video lessons. Haul-in lessons and training are available in Ruckersville, VA, please contact Anna for availability.
Unmounted coaching sessions are aimed to improve your mental game, relationships with self, horse and sport, and bring forth clarity and confidence.
Certified and Experienced
Eventing Coaches Program, United States Eventing Association
"By choosing a certified coach, one is choosing someone who has proven their commitment to the education and safety of riders, the welfare of horses, and the betterment of the sport. These are professionals who maintain high standards for their teaching and horse care and honor their commitment to the development of eventing in the U.S."
(https://useventing.com/news-media/news/why-is-the-ecp-important-and-why-should-you-ride-with-an-ecp-certified-coach)
Trained and certified in the United States Equestrian Federation's Safe Sport program and abides by Safe Sport code protecting minor athletes in the Olympic sports.
First Aid and CPR trained and certified
Background checked, and fully insured
Holistic Coach Training Institute (ICF pathway)
The International Coaching Federation is the global gold standard for professional coaching, and upholds its own Core Values and Code of Ethics. Anna incorporates holistic coaching principles to consider all aspects of wellbeing for horse and rider to achieve success in partnership.
10+ Years in Business
Before establishing Blue Flag Equestrian, LLC in 2018 Anna banked years of experience with all types of horses through training and lessons, grooming and riding in 4- and 5-star Eventing programs, starting Thoroughbreds for race training, completing the Kentucky Equine Management Internship, and riding for Ohio State's IHSA team.
In addition to bringing her own horses through the levels of eventing and dressage, she's trained over 50 adoptable OTTBs for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, finished top 15 in the RRP Thoroughbred Makeover, and helped students qualify for and compete successfully at the American Eventing Championships.