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Doing right by horses & their humans. Offering foundational horsemanship-based training & lessons in the Central Texas Area.

10/24/2026

The walk may not be the most exciting gait, but it has so many benefits for the horse and rider. Here are just a few listed below!

-An adequate walking warm up promotes circulation, joint lubrication, and quality muscle development.

-The walk stride cycle aids in spinal mobility through axial rotation and lateral flexion.

-The walk is a great tool for teaching the aids, straightness, bend, lateral movements, and ect. before adding speed.

-The walk is the best gait to help riders get in time with the feet and to practice feel/timing/balance.

-It’s a great physical and mental break for both horse and rider between exercises.

-And it’s the best speed for trail riding and sight seeing! 😉

What’s your favorite thing to do at the walk? Comment down below!

10/14/2026

Mr. Lynx looking handsome as usual!

Lynx is feeling great under saddle, and is such a pleasure to be around. He is a smart guy and is picking things back up again fairly quick!

10/08/2026

Miss Pretty is looking pretty!!

We’ve been working on raising the base of her neck and getting some weight off her front end. Playing with some French Classical flexions and counterbends have been very helpful.

By shifting more weight to her hindend, her trot transitions and quality has improved dramatically! Before she would have to “hop” into the trot, now she can push from behind and maintain a more consistent cadence.

Excited to see what other improvements she’ll make in a few weeks time, go Miss Pretty!

09/23/2026

Dukes got the right idea! I think we’re all ready for fall, or at least weather in the mid 80’s 😅

09/17/2026

Annie and Petey putting in the work this morning with their first trot together! And would you believe this is only Annie’s second time trotting since riding as a kid🤩?

Annie has put exceptional work in her horsemanship, balance, and feel both on the ground and under saddle these past few months. It has definitely paid off, and I am excited to see her progress in her horsemanship journey! Go Annie!

09/08/2026

Congrats to Kerry/Winchester and Amber/Rosie on two fantastic WDAA Tests for the LOPE Benefit Virtual Show (and two blue ribbons, as the cherry on top)!

This was Kerry and Winnie’s first ever horse show, and with only a handful of Western Dressage practice. They nailed their transitions, geometry, and had a blast while doing it! So excited to see what these two have in store.

Amber and Rosie laid down another really solid WDAA Intro 2 test. They have been making improvements each test— on regulating speed and building softness into each ride. Their hard work has really paid off, and Amber has become quite the Western Dressage rider.

Congrats to you both! I am thrilled to have the privilege of working with two kind and dedicated equestrians 😁

08/31/2026

SOLD

Cali is a 16H, grade bay mare, estimated to be 18 years old. She is kind hearted, good minded, and well educated. Not much seems to phase her— she’s good with time off, good in the herd, and has excellent ground manners. She loves to be groomed and pampered on, and is looking for her next partner to enjoy her golden years with!

Cali has been in training for almost a year, and she has been successfully leased out by an adult amateur for the last four months. In her previous home she was a beginner lesson horse, and has done some local ranch horse shows.

Due to her age and arthritic changes, Cali is looking for a LIGHT RIDING HOME (walk/trot only). She has some maintenance needs to keep her suitable for walk/trot work, will disclose all information with serious buyers.

Riding Video:
https://youtu.be/BRMCFfYyAxY?is=d0lvnIRMG-8seXqh

Groundwork/Grooming Video:
https://youtu.be/l35KoFiSJAw?is=QIoB0wnqZ3wkyU5l

Her owner is parting ways with Cali at no fault of own, merely due to changes in life circumstances.

Cali would make an excellent husband horse for the “non-horsey husband”, or a first horse for a kid/teen. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this safe, sane, and beautiful mare!

Asking ###X starting with a 4️⃣
PM to inquire, thank you

08/30/2026

Reminiscing on the late, great Dolly Parton. Not only was she a phenomenal singer, philanthropist, and role model — but she had some great advice that especially pertains to horsemanship!

It’s not always “sunshine and rainbows” working with horses. There will be hard days, lots of them. Horsemanship is a journey, and not a particularly easy one.

But those struggles will make those days when things all line out feel fantastic! And, it will make you and your horse better for it.

Cheers to Dolly, good horses, and sticking to it!

08/20/2026

Early morning ride with Mr. Duke!

We have been working on our upwards transitions and keeping forward momentum while doing so. We have just begun working halt to lope, and I’ve found backing a small 1/4 circle helps set him up for success in the transition.

His head shakers has been acting up a bit with this dust and dry weather, so we’re doing what we can while keeping him comfortable.

Duke is such a pleasure to ride, and I am grateful to get to work with great horses like him!

08/04/2026

Miss Pretty is back in the barn and ready to get in shape! Very excited to have this smart, sweet mare back for a while, we’ll get her going in no time!

Address

175 Darden Hill Rd
Driftwood, TX
78619

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(512)9836202

Website

http://www.risingmhorsemanship.com/

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