Welcome to a haven for equestrian activities, where the joy of riding and the thrill of a challenge come alive. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just beginning your journey, we're here to provide a facility to allow you to improve your horsemanship. Planning a trip to Land Between the Lakes. Enhance your trip, stop by and experience the obstacle course. Overnight and travel stays can be arranged
Open to the public from 10am - 7:30pm Tuesday thru Saturday with 24 hour advanced Notice
Why Engage in Working Equitation, Obstacles, Dressage activities?
Improves a horse’s agility, responsiveness, and mental focus through diverse obstacle navigation.
· For riders:
o Builds core balance, precision, and trust by applying classical dressage principles to real-world tasks.
o Enhances any equestrian discipline by preventing burnout.
o Improved Feel and Timing: Learn to read your horse’s subtle signals and learn exactly when to ask for adjustments.
o Enhanced Core and Balance: Tight corners and transitions require a rider to engage their core, improve their posture, and ride effectively from their seat.
o Better Problem-Solving: Riders learn to navigate challenges creatively instead of just drilling patterns, boosting their resilience in the saddle.
· For the Horse:
o Mental Freshness: Navigating gates, bridges, and poles gives horses a job to do, which beats the monotony of flatwork and keeps them eager to learn.
o Agility and Balance: The quick turns, transitions, and lateral movements help horses correctly use their hindquarters and self-carriage.
o Courage: Encountering unfamiliar obstacles builds confidence and desensitizes the horse to new environments.
o Meaningful Dressage: Dressage isn’t just for the arena; it translates directly into rideability and maneuverability.
o Develops and reinforces control.
· Beneficial for all breeds and disciplines.
· Provides a mental break and new activity from the routine day to day activities, which can improve the performance of the horse and rider.
