FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
We specialize in retraining off-the-track thoroughbred racehorses and problem horses. Our OTTB and PH (problem horses) retraining program is designed to transition horses from the track to second careers. Additional services include starting young horses under saddle, advancing the training of dressage horses, and correcting ground manners and behavioral problems in difficult horses. Our holistic approach to training creates a light, confident, and balanced horse. We customize our training programs in order to meet the individualized needs of each horse and rider combination. Our training program at Dogwood Knoll Farm includes groundwork (work in-hand), lunging, and riding. Our under-saddle work always focuses on the lateral and longitudinal training exercises necessary to create a balanced, supple, and relaxed horse that seeks contact with the bit. We also offer training services such as bridling, saddling, free schooling, longing, long-lining, and work in-hand. Our focus on dressage can help your horse get started on the correct path for future work in any discipline.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Our lessons for beginners include ground time, grooming and tacking instruction. Once young riders are proficient in this process, then lesson time will begin when mounted. All riders need to wear proper riding boots and a safety approved helmet. New riders must have a copy of a current medical insurance card and a signed release waiver on file. Lessons may include mounted exercises as well as theory lessons (unmounted). We ride both in and out of the ring for a well-balanced riding education. Travelling to your barn for lessons and clinics is available but limited. Please call for rates. 24 cancellation notice is required. Specializing in English Riding Instruction Hunter/Jumper Equitation Dressage Eventing or Combined Training Private and group lessons are available for students of all riding abilities, beginner through advanced. Lessons are tailored to suit your needs whether for recreation or showing. Our training staff is experienced preparing horses and students of all ages and ability for the show ring while guaranteeing a fun, friendly and safe learning environment. We have wonderful show quality lesson horses to give every rider their start while preparing you for the next step toward leasing or owning a horse of your own.