Horse first. Always.

Our mission is to develop sound, confident sport horses through relationship-based training, biomechanical correctness, and uncompromising care—prioritizing longevity, trust, and excellence in every partnership.

Performance and Soundness

For the Modern Sport Horse

At the heart of our work is a belief that true equine wellness comes from supporting the whole horse: body, mind, training history, and environment. For over a decade, we have helped dressage and jumping horses regain soundness, confidence, and clarity through thoughtful, individualized care.

Our approach blends equine ethology, evolving veterinary research, and trainer expertise, with an intuitive understanding of how posture, movement, and the nervous system affect performance. We specialize in horses often labeled as “difficult,” “sensitive,” or struggling with so-called mystery or body lameness. Many of whom arrive as last-resort cases and go on to lead meaningful lives, successful in their work and competition.

By restoring balance and correct movement, we help develop resilient, willing sport horses and partnerships built on trust, longevity, and harmony.

About Us

Located on a quiet country road in East Chatham, NY, Pine Hill Farm is surrounded by rolling hills in the hamlet of New Concord. The farm offers everything you need to further your training and enjoy your horse in a peaceful setting, free from the hustle of busy lesson facilities or public barns. Conveniently close to Albany, Chatham, Ghent, Hudson, and the Berkshires, top veterinary care, bodywork, and major shows are all within easy reach. Family-run and owned by Katrin and her husband Paul-Ivan since 2022, Pine Hill Farm is thoughtfully managed with sustainability and a healthy ecosystem at its core. Here, horses are allowed to be horses and reach their full potential as sport horses.

Our Story…

Where horses live naturally, thrive as athletes, and develop their full potential. A serene, private setting for horse-first training, boarding and high-level sport.

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Meet the Team

  • Katrin Derreumaux

    FOUNDER, OWNER & HEAD TRAINER

    USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist specializing in mindfulness-based, relationship-centered horse training and coaching. She develops horses from young prospects through FEI while helping riders and misunderstood horses work through fear, mental blocks, and complex performance or soundness challenges to build confident, trusting partnerships.

  • Brianne Valentino

    ASSISTANT TRAINER

    Owner of Valentino Sport Horses LLC, specializing in Equine bodywork, training and a certified saddle fitter for Stubben NA and EQ Saddle Science. She is a USDF Bronze medalist with a focus on horse biomechanics and posture to improve performance through groundwork and dressage basics. Before embarking in the dressage world, she has a long history of competing on the jumper circuit both locally and at the A level.

  • Oneida Derreumaux

    JUNIOR TRAINER

    Well on her way to acheiving her Bronze Medal, Oneida focuses on jumpers and dressage. Currently she is competing 3rd level with her FEI pony Bodhi and starting her OTTB project Speaking Scout over fences. She assists with training and farm operations, and loves hacking, jumping, and learning new techniques to help horses and riders thrive.

  • Paul-Ivan Derreumaux

    CO-OWNER & OPERATIONS

    The man behind the scenes at KD Dressage, Paul-Ivan manages property maintenance, arenas, and farm improvements. With expertise in equine care, organic farming, stone masonry, and excavation, he creates sustainable, functional, and beautiful spaces for horses and riders to thrive.

Get started today.

  • Ship in lessons- spots available

  • Board and training- current wait list

  • Whole Horse Reset- 1 spot available 4/1/26

  • Virtual consultations & lessons with Katrin available

  • Bodywork sessions with Valentino Sport Horses: reach out to valentinosporthorses@gmail.com

  • Saddle fitting and demos of Stubben Saddles: reach out to b.valentino@stubbensaddles.com

Get in Touch

  • “Fantastic care and expertise in an incredible setting with top notch facilities! Katrin is a quality trainer with access to the best resources. 100% worth it, she’s whipped me into shape and doing what I never thought possible - love the journey with her - thank you!”

    —Kim W.

  • Leaving your horse in someone else’s care is never easy, especially when your horse has rare and unexpected health issues that require a different approach to the typical sport horse - but KD Dressage was exceptional from the very start. My mare was sent for rest, recovery, post-op care, rehab and monitoring following an extensive veterinary hospital lay-up that raised more questions than answers. The level of attentiveness was unlike anything I had experienced—every small change noticed, patterns carefully tracked, and the horse truly watched rather than managed by assumption - exactly what I was desperate for. Their constant care, depth of experience, openness, and willingness to observe without preconceived conclusions made all the difference. That careful, knowledgeable horsemanship ultimately confirmed what Lucy needed and set her on the right path. Since then, her care has been meticulous, intuitive, and deeply thoughtful, and her recovery has been remarkable. I am profoundly grateful for the skill, patience, and genuine horsemanship behind everything KD Dressage does.

    —Lauren B. Whole Horse Reset Program