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Dynamite Performance Horses Dynamite Performance Horses focuses on building cohesive partnerships between horses and riders.

10/27/2026

Developing an independent seat takes time, practice, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.

A look into one of my recent lessons, working through no-stirrup exercises and helping a rider develop greater balance, feel, and confidence in the saddle.

Every lesson is an opportunity to refine the details that make a difference.

One thing about horses is that they will keep you humble. You can spend weeks working through something, feel like you’r...
10/21/2026

One thing about horses is that they will keep you humble. You can spend weeks working through something, feel like you’re finally making progress, and then have a day where nothing seems to click. It’s easy to get frustrated, question yourself, and wonder what you’re missing.

But horses have a way of reminding us that progress isn’t always obvious, and it certainly isn’t linear. Sometimes a breakthrough takes longer than expected. Sometimes you have to change your approach. And sometimes you need to recognize that pushing harder isn’t necessarily going to get you where you want to be.

I’ve learned that the little things matter more than we sometimes give them credit for. The moments when something finally makes sense, when a horse starts offering a different response, or when you realize you’ve been looking at a problem from the wrong perspective. Those moments might not look impressive to anyone watching, but they can make all the difference.

Fall is one of my favorite times of year to ride. Cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and of course, fewer bugs! 🪰
10/14/2026

Fall is one of my favorite times of year to ride. Cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and of course, fewer bugs! 🪰

There’s just something about a good Quarter Horse. The personality, the versatility, and the character.
10/06/2026

There’s just something about a good Quarter Horse. The personality, the versatility, and the character.

A little bit of work, a little bit of riding, and a lot of good moments in between.
10/04/2026

A little bit of work, a little bit of riding, and a lot of good moments in between.

I’m not saying Durango knows he’s handsome, but he certainly doesn’t act like he doesn’t.
10/01/2026

I’m not saying Durango knows he’s handsome, but he certainly doesn’t act like he doesn’t.

A few things about horse training that are worth understanding:• C**t starting is not about producing a finished horse i...
09/29/2026

A few things about horse training that are worth understanding:

• C**t starting is not about producing a finished horse in a few months. It is about giving that horse a foundation to build on for years to come.

• Good training is not cheap. You are paying for the time, experience, knowledge, consistency and work that goes into your horse every day.

• Every horse is different. There is no cookie cutter program that works for every horse.

• Progress is not always obvious. Sometimes the biggest changes are in what a horse learns to handle quietly and confidently.

• Setbacks happen. A setback does not erase the progress that came before it.

• The goal is not to make a horse look good for a few rides. It is to give them a foundation they can carry forward.

• Real world training matters. A horse needs more than the ability to go around an arena to become a reliable, usable partner.

• Training takes time. There is no shortcut around consistency, repetition and experience.

• The horse should never have to pay the price for our timeline. Good training knows when to ask more and when to give the horse time.

• At the end of the day, the goal is a better horse, not just a better ride.

Barn math is completely different from regular math.You go to the barn to do one thing, and three hours later you’ve ref...
09/24/2026

Barn math is completely different from regular math.

You go to the barn to do one thing, and three hours later you’ve refilled a water trough, moved a pile of hay approximately 14 inches, found a random halter you haven’t seen since 2023, swept the same aisle twice, had an extremely serious conversation with a horse about personal boundaries, and somehow gotten dirt in places dirt should never be.

Meanwhile, the horses are standing there looking at you like they have absolutely no idea why you’re taking so long.

I don’t believe in making a horse do something through fear, excessive pressure, or exhaustion and calling that good tra...
09/24/2026

I don’t believe in making a horse do something through fear, excessive pressure, or exhaustion and calling that good training. If the horse has to be bullied into the answer, I don’t consider that a successful result.

I believe horses should understand what is being asked of them and be given the time and clarity to learn it. I would rather take longer and produce a willing, confident horse than rush the process for the sake of looking finished.

Your horse’s place in the herd can tell you a lot about them.Watch what happens when you introduce a new horse, change t...
09/13/2026

Your horse’s place in the herd can tell you a lot about them.

Watch what happens when you introduce a new horse, change the group, or simply stand back and observe. Pay attention to who your horse chooses to stand beside, who they move away from, whether they protect their space or constantly give it up, and whether they look to another horse for confidence.

These interactions aren’t random. Horses are constantly communicating through posture, movement, proximity, and pressure. Their behavior within the herd can give us valuable insight into their confidence, boundaries, social relationships, and how comfortable they are handling different situations.

Sometimes the best way to understand a horse is to simply watch them when you aren’t asking them to do anything.

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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

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(914) 539-1501

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