Lessons & Training
Classical Training
We believe in going back to the basics in our training, and that means back to before modern dressage took hold!
We have developed lesson plans that will guide you and your horse through classic and historical methods of training that include a strong emphasis on communicating aids through your seat, measured and accurate application of the bit and bridle, and functional movement that accounts for your horse's individual confimation and quirks. We even study the historical basis for dressage: mounted combat with swords and polearms. Let's develop your horse into the majestic steed you've always dreamed of!
Positive Reinforcement
Our barn will teach you and your horse through the transformative impact of positive reinforcement techniques. Specializing in reward-based learning, we emphasize praise and rewards to encourage desired behaviors and foster a confident, happy equine partner. This also helps to build mutual understanding, which enables trust, respect, and communication to develop between you and your horse through patience, empathy, and a scientific understanding of equine behavior.
This all fosters a positive experience! Sessions that prioritize positive interactions reinforce desired behaviors, teach new new skills quickly, and help overcome difficult behaviors. This allows for a more consistent horse and human partnership that allows everyone to have a great experience. Positive Reinforcement methodology can be applied to any discipline as well. You do not have to ride Dressage to learn positive reinforcement with us. We will teach you how to apply the methodology to any activity, from the most basic daily handling skills, to any style of riding or in hand work, to tasks like trailering or clipping that many horses often find difficult or scary.
Lessons
Riding, In-Hand, Liberty, and R+ Positive Reinforcement Lessons available. We specialize in training owners and their own horses. Lesson horse availability limited! Please call or email ahead for availability.
Rates
- $65 for one hour with your horse.
+$5 haul in fee (or we can come to you!)
Guided Training Sessions
Let us take you and your horse through a journey of training together!
We want you to be as involved in your horses training as possible, teaching you the techniques and methodology of the training so you can address issues and further your horses triaining on your own in the future. Additionally, building a relationship with your horse is a key to building trust and willingness to work with you. While the guidance and expertise of a trainer is invaluable, there is no replacement for time spent building a relationship and honing your own knowledge and skill. Guided Training seeks to offer the best of both worlds, providing a minimum of one lesson per week and the option for the owner to participate in additional training sessions each week.
Rates
- Single Guided Training Session: $65
- Part Time Guided Training : $400
- Full Time Guided Training : $620
- Part Time Guided Training + Board: $1000
- Full Time Guided Training + Board: $1250
Contact Us
Call/text Tamber to schedule your lesson today:
(458) 210-5326