Heritage & Advisory PhilosophyUSA & Europe

Curating dressage partners with European pedigree and transatlantic precision.

Founded by Diane Rodich, Top Class Dressage bridges the transatlantic divide between premier European sport horse breeding houses and ambitious equestrians across the United States and Europe.

We do not operate as a volume dealership. Instead, our maison functions as a private equestrian advisory, offering comprehensive horse sourcing, bespoke pedigree analysis, clinical veterinary transparency, and tailored rider matchmaking. Every equine candidate is vetted not only for biomechanical brilliance and Grand Prix potential, but for the rideability and temperament required for a lasting partnership.

European Sourcing Network

Westphalian, KWPN, Hanoverian & Oldenburg Lineages

Direct alliances with premier studbooks across Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark.

Uncompromising Vetting Protocols

Full FEI-Grade Medical Integrity Dossiers

Multi-tiered clinical orthopedic examinations, digital radiographic series, and independent transatlantic vetting.

Grand Prix Lineage Selection

Bespoke Matchmaking for Amateur & Professional Riders

Meticulous screening of gait biomechanics, temperament, rideability, and collection readiness.

Bespoke acquisition dossiers prepared upon request
Diane Rodich inspecting an elite dressage horse in a European arena
Diane RodichFounder & Lead Consultant

"true matchmaking requires understanding both horse biomechanics and the rider's long-term competitive aspiration."

— Top Class Dressage Advisory Standard

30+
Decades of Equestrian Heritage
150+
Transatlantic Matches Facilitated
25+
European Studbook Connections
International Sourcing Protocol

The Selection Standard for Exceptional Equines

Every dressage partner sourced through Top Class Dressage with Diane Rodich undergoes an unyielding three-stage vetting framework. We safeguard our clients across the USA and Europe through uncompromising transparency, clinical precision, and athletic validation.

Stage 01 Protocol
Biomechanical Movement & Conformation
Every horse undergoes an anatomical evaluation to ensure athletic elasticity, natural self-carriage, and long-term joint health.

Core Assessment Criteria

Purity of Basic Gaits

Clear four-beat walk with active overtrack, expressive rhythmic trot with natural knee and hock engagement, and balanced uphill three-beat canter.

Skeletal Conformation & Angles

Optimal shoulder freedom, short strong loin connection, correct limb alignment, and well-angled hocks built for collection.

Natural Suspension & Elasticity

Inherent cadence, suppleness across the topline, and willingness to step under the center of gravity with zero artificial forcing.

Clinical Protocol Specs

Review answers to standard technical questions regarding this stage of our European and transatlantic evaluation.

Horses are evaluated unmounted on both hard and soft surfaces (straight line and lunging) and mounted on standard European sand-fiber dressage surfaces to assess symmetry, stride regulation, and natural biomechanical cadence.

Transatlantic Transparency

All reports, radiological sets, and vet evaluations are cataloged with European clinic credentials and ready for private veterinary review.

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Tailored Horse Sourcing & Acquisition

Inquire About Current Sales Horses & Custom Search

Whether you are searching for a FEI prospect, Grand Prix partner, or a dependable amateur dressage horse, Diane Rodich offers customized private matching backed by this complete evaluation protocol.