Liberty, In Hand, and Dressage Lessons are offered in person as well as virtually through Zoom or Pivo Cast. To schedule a lesson email tuskeydressage@gmail.com
Dressage Lessons
We offer lessons in Classical Dressage. Lessons include groundwork (lunging, work in hand, and long reining) as well as work under saddle. Students are taught how to communicate with their horse in a language that the horse is able to understand. This creates a willingness in the horse to work with the rider. The horse is taught to carry himself in a position that will best enable him to support a rider. This decreases injuries and increases the horse’s longevity. Riders are taught to sit in a balanced position so they can best influence the movement of the horse. Dressage work is highly beneficial for horses of all disciplines. Relaxation, strength, and suppleness are all developed through classical dressage work.
Ride a Schoolmaster
Come ride one of our highly trained Andalusian Schoolmasters and experience the balance and lightness of these horses while developing your timing and feel for the movements. Whether it’s feeling a balanced trot, learning the various lateral movements, to the High School work such as piaffe, passage, Spanish walk, and levade, riding a school master is a great learning experience for riders of all levels.
Beginner/Youth Lessons
Do you have a child who loves horses and wants to learn how to ride? Or are you an adult who remembers that childhood dream of working with horses? We have experience working with beginner riders of all ages. Dressage provides an excellent foundation that will stay with the rider throughout their riding career regardless of the discipline they choose to pursue. Safety of the horse and rider is of utmost importance and time is devoted to creating a firm understanding of the basics. Students learn not only how to ride but also how to care for horses and work with them on the ground.
Kids can start learning as early as 3 years old through our Tiny Tots Program!
Lunge Lessons
Lunge lessons can benefit all disciplines and levels of rider. With the instructor in control of the the horse, the rider has the freedom to concentrate on their seat and position. Benefits include:
- develop a strong, secure position in the saddle
- become more aware of how your position affects your horse
- improve balance
- develop a feel for the horse’s movement
- build confidence in your riding
Lunge lessons are a great way to increase your confidence in your riding. Bethany has successfully helped several students overcome their fears of riding through the use of lunge lessons and confidence building exercises.
Liberty and Trick Training Lessons
Liberty work is a great way to reinforce good ground manners as well as develop a better relationship with your horse. Liberty and trick training is also a great way to have fun with your horse!
