Mentoring Riders & Horses

 

I believe that every horse and rider team have the ability to grow through structured and individually tailored experiences. Whether your goals can be achieved through a private lesson or a group clinic, there are learning opportunities for every skill level. I offer practical experiences and guidance through:

 •Groundwork

•Round pen training

•Arena work

•Field obstacles

•Trail Rides

These opportunities are about finding the balance in your relationship with your horse. The goal is to provide a safe, fun environment to encourage growth of the rider and harmony with the horse. Having a set of unbiased eyes to offer suggestions can be the difference between success and frustration. The focus is on identifying key issues and providing effective, practical solutions to resolve them. Riding isn’t fun when you’re angry, frustrated, or afraid.

The focus begins with:

•The right tools for the job

•Physical fitness of horse & rider

•A flexible/adaptive mindset

•Willingness to forgive

•A commitment to see things through

•The openness to look deeper when things aren’t working

 

Our commitment is to set you and your horse up for success. I begin each training relationship with a FREE consultation to gain insight into your history, your goals, and the everyday issues you face with your horse. Call Carmen Now to set up a consultation.

Learn at Luna Equus

Opportunities For Horse & Rider

Trailer in to Luna Equus and enjoy riding in an environment dedicated to learning.

Individual or Semi-Private Sessions  ~ $100 per rider

•2 hours

•A fun way to spend the day with your best barn buddy.

•Each session will provide useable skills while offering practice time.

•The focus of these sessions is defined during the consultation.

•No more than 2 riders please.

1 Day Small Group Intensives  ~ $450 Up to 3 riders

•6 hours with plenty of time for breaks, Q&A, and fun

•A great way to enjoy saddle time with a group of friends!

•The focus is tailored to meet your group goals and needs.

•Each additional rider is $100. No more than 5 please.

Intensive Group Clinics

Group Clinics can be scheduled at Luna Equus or at your own facility. Call Now or Email to find out more about bringing Luna Equus to you!

Intensive clinics are designed to provide a comprehensive experience:

  • cover the basics
  • fill in gaps
  • problem solving and resolution
  • refine your skills
  • advance your horsemanship
  • challenge you to grow
  • improve your communication
  • develop your horse

With a group clinic, you receive individualized instruction and you have the opportunity to learn from watching others.

Unless you’ve ridden with me before, I always recommend riders start at the basic level to gain confidence and insight into their relationship with their horse. Whether you want to dip your toes into the basic level or experience a ride out with the intermediate group, you’ll gain valuable experience, everyday drills to improve fitness and communication, and you’ll have a great time! No rider leaves a Luna Equus clinic without plenty of information to continue their riding journey and a network of support to guide you every step of the way.

Once you join the Luna Equus family, you’re just that. Family.

Basic Horsemanship Clinic ~ $325/rider

-2 Day Intensive

-6-8 hour days

-Plenty of breaks, time for lunch, Q&A, and fun with friends!

-Bring your drinks! Bring your lunch! Coolers & Ice provided.

-No more than 8 riders please

On the basic level, I focus on the skills a good horse & rider partnership need to enjoy life in the arena and out on the trail. Practice your round pen skills, experience liberty play with your horse, begin obstacle work in the field, and enjoy developing confidence in all 3 gaits with your horse in a safe and supportive environment.

Intermediate Horsemanship Clinic ~ $350 per rider

-2 Day Intensive

-6-8 hour days

-Plenty of breaks, time for lunch, Q&A, and fun with friends!

-Bring your drinks! Bring your lunch! Coolers & Ice provided.

-No more than 8 riders please

At the Intermediate level, I will be focusing on refinement of the basic skills of practical horsemanship. You’ll see more work at the canter. Focus on rein work in harmony with using your seat and your legs to effectively communicate with your horse. There will be increased time to play with the field obstacles and even a chance to ride out and see some beautiful country from your saddle. Trail rides with Luna Equus involve putting your hard won skills to the test. Develop an all new bond with your horse as you hand gallop across the valley with a group of friends!