Aaron Janicki

Built on curiosity.
Grounded in horsemanship.

Aaron received his first horse, a Haflinger pony, at six years old. That early connection grew into a career developing horses from their first experiences under saddle through the highest levels of dressage.

In 2014, he graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After two years working as an engineer, he established Janicki Dressage with the aim of developing Grand Prix horses and bringing exceptional dressage partners to the North American market.

Aaron trained and worked in Germany, where a riding position in 2016 broadened his experience with young stallions and established sport horses. In 2017, he made his Grand Prix debut with Constant, whom he had developed from Fourth Level.

He has trained and competed eight horses to Grand Prix and won regional Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle championships on multiple horses. His career includes international Grand Prix competition and the development of horses from their earliest foundations to the FEI arena.

A complete view of development.

Aaron has imported hundreds of horses from across Europe, drawing on experience selecting and developing horses for the North American market. His horsemanship also spans starting hundreds of young horses, long lining, driving, and in-hand work. He has coached amateurs, young riders, and professionals from Training Level through Grand Prix.

Aaron also competes in show jumping through 1.30 m, complementing his dressage career with experience in another competitive discipline.

Based in Mount Vernon, Washington, Janicki Dressage is home to over 120 horses. Aaron combines his competition and training program with horse sales and the continued development of the breeding program.