Dynamite Performance Horses

Dynamite Performance Horses Dynamite Performance Horses focuses on building cohesive partnerships between horses and riders. Join us to enhance communication and improve your horsemanship!

There’s work that never gets talked about. The behind the scenes, quiet, unfiltered work that actually builds everything...
12/12/2025

There’s work that never gets talked about. The behind the scenes, quiet, unfiltered work that actually builds everything else. It’s not glamorous and it doesn’t make for perfect photos or big announcements. Most of it happens when no one is around to notice. It’s the early mornings when you don’t feel ready. It’s the late nights when you’re still trying to finish what you started. It’s the moments when you’re questioning yourself but keep going anyway.

People see the end result. They see the progress, the calm, the confidence, the steady rhythm. They rarely see the steps it took to get there or the days that felt like setbacks. The real foundation gets built in those in-between moments, in the work that isn’t loud or dramatic, in the hours spent paying attention to the small things that eventually add up.

It’s not pretty and it’s not meant to be. It’s honest work.

Boarding available at Dynamite Performance Horses in a calm, private setting designed for horses who thrive with individ...
12/08/2025

Boarding available at Dynamite Performance Horses in a calm, private setting designed for horses who thrive with individualized attention. We offer a quiet atmosphere, consistent care, and a mindful approach that puts your horse’s well-being first.

Our full-care board includes spacious stalls cleaned daily, turnout in safe paddocks, quality hay and individualized feeding plans, access to an outdoor arena and a half mile riding track, a wash stall, and a tack room. We also offer pasture board, rehab/lay up care, and consignment board.

If you are looking for a facility where horses are truly seen, understood, and cared for with intention, this is the place.

Tours are available by appointment. Contact us to schedule a visit. Located in Lagrangeville, NY.

11/23/2025

The past month has brought a lot of change and clarity. After giving Marlboro a try, I realized it wasn’t the right long-term fit for myself or my horses. Rather than force something that didn’t align with the goals and standards of Dynamite Performance Horses, I made the decision to relocate.

I’m happy to share that Dynamite Performance Horses is moving to Lagrangeville, NY. This new location will provide the environment and stability needed to continue growing the programs and supporting both horses and riders in a way that reflects the direction of the business.

Thank you to everyone who has been patient and supportive during this transition. I’m looking forward to settling in and getting back to work in a space that supports the vision moving forward.

Ruby is a 2012 OTTB mare standing approximately 15.3hh. She arrived needing time, care, and consistency, and she has sho...
11/20/2025

Ruby is a 2012 OTTB mare standing approximately 15.3hh. She arrived needing time, care, and consistency, and she has shown incredible heart in how far she has come. She is sensitive, intelligent, and genuinely willing, and she truly tries to understand what is being asked while building a connection with her person.

Ruby is a green project best suited for an experienced rider who enjoys developing horses. She has a solid foundation of groundwork and is continuing her under saddle education.

She is looking for a forever home where she can continue to grow and thrive.

She is barefoot and up to date on vaccines.
Located in Marlboro, NY.
Asking low x,### obo.
Contact for more information.

The truth about horsemanship is that it’s not pretty. It’s not perfect pictures or easy progress. It’s standing in the a...
11/17/2025

The truth about horsemanship is that it’s not pretty. It’s not perfect pictures or easy progress. It’s standing in the arena feeling like nothing is working and questioning every choice you make.

It’s starting over again and again. It’s realizing patience isn’t something you have, it’s something you practice. It’s letting silence do the work instead of pressure.

Progress isn’t loud.
It’s slow. It’s uncomfortable. It’s earned.

The truth is, horses don’t care how much you know. They care how you show up.
Every day. Even when it’s hard.

Coaching sessions at Dynamite Performance Horses for January 2026 are now open for pre-purchase for riders of all levels...
11/11/2025

Coaching sessions at Dynamite Performance Horses for January 2026 are now open for pre-purchase for riders of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and for both adults and kids. Sessions focus on improving communication, confidence, and partnership in riding.

Weekly sessions are available in three package options:
• Single Session – $80 buy.stripe.com/fZu3cwbfgcTQ7Tr6JfaR200
• January Package (4 Sessions) – $300 buy.stripe.com/eVqeVe4QSf1Y1v31oVaR201
• January–February Package (8 Sessions) – $580 buy.stripe.com/5kQdRabfg4nk4Hf0kRaR202

Start the new year focused, consistent, and progressing in your riding. Spots are limited, so pre-purchasing guarantees your weekly coaching time.

I am my brand.Working with horses? That’s easy. I know what to do, I know how to solve problems, and I love it. That par...
11/05/2025

I am my brand.
Working with horses? That’s easy. I know what to do, I know how to solve problems, and I love it. That part feels natural. It’s where I’m confident, focused, and completely in my element.

Marketing is a whole different story. It can be so frustrating. Some days a post gets a lot of interactions and I start to think maybe I’m figuring it out. Then the next post gets almost nothing and I’m right back to wondering what I did wrong.

I’m terrible at promoting programs or events and I never remember to take pictures or videos during lessons or training sessions. When I’m with the horses, I’m fully in the moment, thinking about them, not my phone. And honestly, that’s how I want to be.

But part of running a business is learning to balance both sides. The hands-on work I love and the behind-the-scenes work that helps people actually see it. I’m learning how to bring more of what happens in the barn to the online world.

At the end of the day, I’d still rather be in the barn doing what I love, but I’m realizing that sharing those moments matters too.

Lessons today went smoothly and felt really productive. It was the kind of day where small improvements added up, and ev...
11/02/2025

Lessons today went smoothly and felt really productive. It was the kind of day where small improvements added up, and every ride left a sense of quiet satisfaction.

The horses are settling in well. They’ve been exploring and starting to relax into the new routine. It’s good to see the...
10/29/2025

The horses are settling in well. They’ve been exploring and starting to relax into the new routine. It’s good to see them comfortable and content.

Relaxation was the focus of Elizabeth’s recent lesson on Ruby. Ruby is always ready to move, always ready to go, but tod...
10/21/2025

Relaxation was the focus of Elizabeth’s recent lesson on Ruby. Ruby is always ready to move, always ready to go, but today we worked on helping her slow down and engage her brain. We focused on breathing, softening, and letting her body settle.

In moments like this, anything that happens, we just clean it up. You have to go with it. Horses aren’t machines — they feel, they think, and sometimes they just need a chance to slow down and make sense of it all.

Just another day “helping” at the barn.
10/16/2025

Just another day “helping” at the barn.

Address

Lagrangeville, NY
12540

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(914) 539-1501

Website

https://calendly.com/dynamiteperformancehorses

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DL Performance Horses

Dana Arcara, owner and trainer of DL Performance Horses, has many years of horse experience. She specializes in problem horses and creating a solid foundation in various disciplines. She has trained horses with a variety of issues such as rearing, bucking, biting, spooking, etc. No matter how “dangerous” the horse is, she will never turn it down. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge by giving riding lessons and clinics.