The People Behind the Program

The Team at
Élan Vital Dressage

Blaire Macall Martindale competing
Founder & Head Trainer

Blaire Macall
Martindale

USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist · FEI Rider & Trainer

Blaire earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals before age 21 — on a horse she produced entirely herself. She has managed elite Wellington FEI programs, groomed for the 2015 Pan-American Games team, and trained under Conrad Schumacher, Lars Petersen, Axel Steiner, Laura Graves, Johann Hinnemann, Endel Ots, and Christoph Umbach.

Known throughout Region 3 for producing self-made horses, earning USDF medals on any breed, and building riders who flourish on their own terms. Her program is built on one principle: horse first, always.

USDF Bronze & Silver 2015 Pan-Am Groom Wellington FEI Programs Region 3 Junior Champion
Her Philosophy →
Rya Washington — Working Student
Working Student

Rya Washington

Relocated from Vermont · January 2026 · Personal Horse: Riddles (FEI)

Rya joined Élan Vital at the start of 2026, relocating from Vermont with her personal horse Riddles — currently schooling all FEI work. She is integral to this program from day one, knowing every horse at Crownview inside and out.

Her goals: to become the most well-rounded rider she can be, develop into a skilled teacher, and earn her USDF medals. That ambition is exactly what this program is built for.

Working Student Program →
Support Team

Veterinary, Farriery & Healthcare

Every horse at Élan Vital has access to a team of professionals who have worked at the highest levels of international sport. This is not standard — it is a deliberate choice.

Dr Josh Peters DVM
Veterinarian · Chiropractor

Dr. Joshua Peters, DVM

Chi Institute certified acupuncture · chiropractic · independent practice · Ocala FL

Dr Pete Kazakevicius DVM
Sport Horse Veterinarian

Dr. Pete Kazakevicius, DVM

Equine Performance Innovative Center · AAEP presenter · Ocala FL

Todd Meister VMD CJF
Farrier · VMD · CJF · USET

Todd Meister, VMD, CJF

USET farrier since 2003 · 2× Olympic gold · Penn Vet School · CJF

Train With This Team.