Redefining Horsemanship
harmony, not hierarchy.
Dressage Based Lessons
Balance, Precision, and Harmony
Disciplined training focused on developing harmony, precision, and communication between horse and rider. Dressage emphasizes fluid movement, balance, and athleticism, and serves as a foundational tool for all riding disciplines.
- Strengthen communication through subtle cues.
- Develop your horse’s natural balance, rhythm, and suppleness.
- Transitions, lateral movements, and overall responsiveness.
- Enhances your seat, posture, and control.
Balance and Flexibility
Improves your horse’s physical conditioning, coordination, and muscle development.
Mental Discipline
Encourages your horse to focus, listen, and respond to your guidance.
Foundation for All
Dressage principles can enhance performance in jumping, trail riding, and other competitive or recreational disciplines.
Increased Responsiveness
Builds your horse’s ability to respond to minimal aids, improving performance across various activities.
Dressage Training
Training Pyramid: Following the classical training scale which includes rhythm, relaxation, connection, impulsion, straightness, and collection.
Progressive Exercises: Starting with basics like walk, trot, and canter transitions, then progressing to more advanced maneuvers.
Consistency and Repetition: Repeatedly practicing exercises to develop muscle memory and precision.
Biomechanics Focus: Ensuring your horse moves correctly and freely, avoiding stiffness or imbalance.
Lunari Equestrian Approach
At Lunari Equestrian, our dressage lessons are designed to build a harmonious partnership between horse and rider. We emphasize clarity of communication and consistency in training, and a deep understanding of the horse’s natural biomechanics. Our approach tailors each lesson to suit the unique needs of both horse and rider, whether your goals are competitive or recreational.
Jumping Based Lessons
Balance, Coordination, Timing, and Communication
We focus on working with horse and rider to safely and effectively navigate obstacles. We emphasize balance, coordination, timing, and communication, essential for success in various jumping disciplines.
- Develop confidence and skill in young or inexperienced horses.
- Address specific issues such as refusals, rushing, or poor form over jumps.
- Enhance communication between horse and rider for improved performance.
Improved coordination
Enhance your horse’s agility, precision, and balance.
physical fitness
Build strength, endurance, and flexibility for both horse and rider.
mental focus
Encourages your horse to concentrate on obstacles, distances, and rider cues.
communication
Strengthen the bond between horse and rider by improving responsiveness to cues and aids.
Jumping Lessons
Gridwork: A series of low jumps designed to improve balance, rhythm, and precision.
Cavaletti Training: Ground poles used to develop rhythm, flexibility, and coordination.
Course Work: Teaching horses and riders to navigate full courses, focusing on stride length, timing, and accuracy.
Lunari Equestrian Approach
At Lunari Equestrian, our jumping lessons are tailored to suit the needs of both horse and rider. Whether you’re just starting with poles and cross rails or preparing for competitive courses, our training emphasizes communication, precision, and safety. We focus on developing the horse’s natural jumping ability while ensuring the rider has the skills and confidence to guide them effectively.