Whether we’re working on your position or your horse’s foundation, the goal is the same: clearer communication, built one step at a time.
Riding Instruction
Lessons are built around your skills, your goals, and your needs (as well as those of your mount!). I focus on position, balance, and mutual understanding between you and your horse. Often overlooked, the biomechanics of horse and rider pairs is something I emphasize so that your horse understands you clearly. We work from correct fundamentals and classical flatwork, whatever discipline you’re headed toward. I provide instruction in the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor area (under the rules and regulations of your facility).
Horse Training
Whether you have a fresh off the track thoroughbred, an older fellow looking to change disciplines, a developing competition horse, or anything in between, I offer deliberate, thoughtful training programs to help your horse develop and reach his or her potential. Thoughtful flatwork and foundational development, problem-solving for horses who’ve hit a snag, and introduction to fences (or progressive training for established jumpers) are some of my favorite and most rewarding endeavors. I introduce new training concepts as each horse is ready for them — never on a fixed timeline. I accept a limited number of training horses, and prioritize those who are part of a lesson program.
I offer training and instruction on a sliding pay scale, allowing room to cover any facility fees that are incurred. Please contact me for details.