horsemanship & riding lessons

EXPERIENCED – BEGINNER, ALL LEVELS

Join us! If you are seeking to improve your riding, if you want to connect or re-connect with horses in a slow-paced, safe and authentic partnership, if you feel drawn to be with horses and not sure where to begin, if you have a child who is attuned to nature and animals — then you have found the right place at Horses & Pathfinders.

WHAT you will learn

When we engage with horses in a deeper way – with observational awareness, openness, curiosity, imagination, focus, direction-setting, balance, centered-ness and grounded-ness, then trust and understanding blooms for both horse and rider and we move rhythmically – as one – on the ground and mounted.

Long after the lesson is over, feelings of happiness, alignment, well- being and satisfaction linger.

Refine balance
Develop strength
Boost confidence and connection
Practice fun and inspiring exercises
Engage with horses
Move in rhythm – with trust, body language and comfort level
Leave with a strong sense of alignment and well being

WHAT participants have said

“My 10-year old son and I had our first lesson today – what a powerful experience, on many levels. I thought I was afraid of horses and “couldn’t control” them but Lucinda Newman’s approach is completely different – so gentle and intuitive, peaceful and supportive. It was a relaxing, empowering experience because we could be ourselves (fears and all!), fully present, taking in the beautiful surroundings, and most importantly, be in a beautiful, mutually nurturing relationship with the horses. And what great bonding time with my son – my sincere thanks Lucinda!”

Alex A.

A Word From Lucinda

For over a decade as a Certified Equine-Guided Educator and Instructor, I have been helping hundreds of students discover new possibilities and practices for horsemanship and riding that are safe, effective and mutually satisfying to horse and human. My embodied leadership coaching has been featured statewide in five different publications.

Horses & Pathfinders is created with love and hope.

Lucinda Newman
founder, lead coach

lesson progression

For maximized learning, both coach and horse meet the student at their personal level of learning and experience.

This is a general progression of the lessons, but keep in mind lessons are tailored to each student.

Part 1: Lessons 1-3

Groundwork exercises on centering, grounding, balancing the self; observational awareness; grooming/connecting; leading exercises; practice soft mounting/dismounting; mounted balance and coordination exercises while still and in motion.

Part 2: Lessons 4-6

Groundwork reminders and practice
+ mounted work in various settings (round pen & other small spaces for extra focus; use of bareback pads (girth belt attached) for extra ‘stay put’, comfort and focus; relying on balance, not leg gripping; how to follow horse’s motion; strong position in your ‘seat of power’; use of reins (bitt-less bridle) to complement your body’s direction and pace.

Part 3: Lessons 7-9

Considerable practice at the walk, jog, trot, extended trot, or lope! Each student differs with their pace of learning and comfort level and each is met exactly where they are with tiny teaches and challenges to build somatic know-how.

Advanced:

Lessons 10 and beyond include honing and mastering know-how through horse time, various exercises, challenges and trail walks.

lesson options

regular rates

*Receive 5% off for batch of 3 or more lessons,
which may be shared among family members

1/2-hr Meet-and-Greet $45
(1 person or family/group)

1-hr Lesson $125 (1 person)

1.5-hr Lesson $170 (1-2 people)

2-hr Lesson $220 (1-3 people)

Six-pack Fast Track Challenge

Learn how to confidently ride bareback
in a month! Recommended for beginner-intermediate youth
and women.

90-minute lesson
2x/week for 3 consecutive weeks
and get 1 free lesson.

Nonprofit or Educational Rates

1/2-hr Meet-and-Greet $35
(1 person or family/group)

1-hr Lesson $100 (1 person)

1.5-hr Lesson $130 (1-2 people)

2-hr Lesson $175 (1-3 people)