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Face Up Training & Colt Starting

Alyssa Dietrich is a Lyons Legacy Certified Trainer specializing in foundational horsemanship.

06/14/2025

Got a saucy pony? 🤔

I can fix that! 🙌

Nothing like a little spice to round out the week. Happy Friday, y'all!

(Seriously though; if you have a saucy pony, I can fix that)

06/11/2025

✨UPDATE: As of right now, Messenger appears to have resolved the issue!

‼️PSA‼️

Unfortunately, my Messenger app is still not working properly at this time. I am able to receive messages and (usually) read them, but I am unable to respond.

I have received several inquiries about training over the last few days to which I am unable to reply. If you have reached out or plan to message me, PLEASE leave your phone number so that I may send you a response. You may also reach out to me directly via the phone number listed on the page. If you reach out directly via phone, please include your name in the message!

I apologize for the inconvenience. I am attempting to rectify this issue, but even my attempts at reporting the problem have been in vain. I appreciate everyone's understanding during this very frustrating time!

06/10/2025

‼️Lesson day alert!

Haul-in lessons for June will take place on Saturday the 28th! As always, negative coggins/proof of vaccination are required and a 50% deposit holds your spot.

💜 English
🩵 Western
💜 Ground work
🩵 Pole work
💜 Training rides (at my discretion)
🩵 Cross country (weather permitting)

SATURDAY
9AM: FILLED
10AM: FILLED
11AM:
1PM:
2PM:

If there is something specific you wish to work on, please reach out and we will tailor the lesson to fit the unique needs of you and your horse. Please TEXT Alyssa to reserve your spot. Lessons are $70 for a private and $55/person for groups of 2-3.

Again, please TEXT Alyssa to reserve your spot. Messenger is not currently working.

443-417-8075

06/07/2025

For whatever reason, my Messenger app has not been working properly for several days now. I am able to receive messages, but my replies will not send and I am also having trouble switching between my business and personal page. If you need to contact me, please leave me a message with your phone number and I will reach out that way.

Thank you and I apologize for any inconvenience!

06/03/2025

It has been a long time since I have made this kind of post, but our beloved friend, Willie, is moving closer to home with his owner and I will have 1 full care stall available beginning July 1st.

Our farm offers all of the following and more:
💜 Spacious 14x15 stalls
🩵 Maximum turn out (weather dependent)
💜 Covered and outdoor rings (second outdoor currently under construction)
🩵 Small cross country field
💜 On-site certified and insured trainer
🩵 Acres of fields/woods for trails
💜 Hot and cold wash stall
🩵 A mature, multi-discipline environment

This stall is open to a mare or gelding. Bring your vet and farrier or use ours. Please note that children under the age of 10 are not permitted at the farm due to the nature of this facility as a training operation. Full care board is 💲7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ per month. Modified training board packages are also available. Please contact me with any questions or to schedule a tour!

05/30/2025

Common misconception: desensitizing a horse is all about teaching them not to be afraid.

You cannot train fear out of a horse. You are fighting a losing battle against tens of thousands of years of prey instincts. Instinct will win that fight. No matter how many objects you expose your horse to, there will be something out there that scares him, usually when you least expect it.

So, what's the point?

Desensitizing isn't about the object or the movement or the sound or anything else you use to train your horse. The point of desensitizing is to teach your horse how to handle their fear when they encounter a scary object or situation. Notice I said "when," not "if."

In this case, my object of choice is a tarp. Midnight is a lovely thoroughbred mare that lacks a lot of confidence. She tends to be a little spooky and reactive. Here she is learning how to manage her fear in a stressful situation. I will walk you through each part of the video.

1. Showing the Way
I begin with teaching Midnight the direction I want her to go. She attempts to go backwards and sideways, any way except forward to the tarp. I gently correct her when she goes the wrong way and reward her by releasing pressure when she chooses the correct way (forward toward the tarp)

2. Rewarding the Try
Once Midnight understands the correct direction and that I want her going to the tarp, I continue to reward her by releasing pressure when she shows even the slightest effort of looking at, investigating, and even touching the tarp. Through this, she begins to redirect her thought process: the tarp equals reward and rest, not a horse eating death trap.

3. Opening the Door
From here, Midnight is beginning to affiliate the tarp with reward. She is still afraid of it, but her mind is being redirected slowly but surely away from that fear response. This is when I "open the door" and give her more room to move. I continue to encourage the forward movement in the direction of the tarp, but I allow her a space to go around it at close quarters so that she better understands the motion (forward) I am looking for. As she passed the tarp, she begins to understand that nothing bad is happening to her and she is able to calm herself into a state more suitable for thinking and processing (visible with licking and chewing).

4. Closing the Door
From here, now that she is in a calm and thoughtful state, I can close the gap between me and the tarp to redirect her over it, first over the corner before finally crossing from one side to the other with no panic. If you watch closely, after she crosses the tarp she spooks a bit at the drag marks in the dust; however, instead of flying backwards like she first did with the tarp, she bends down to sniff and investigate. This is a sign that she has learned to handle her fear rather than simply react. Goal accomplished!

The entire process took about 30-45 minutes including reversing Midnight and repeating the process (albeit more quickly) the other direction.

05/12/2025

When people picture trainers, they often see a gritty horseman riding out a nasty buck or a quiet equestrian fine-tuning maneuvers.

Sometimes though, it's as simple as a pony ride on a therapy horse to help desensitize him to the various parts of therapeutic lessons.

I love working with CTR and their amazing horses 💜🩵

04/29/2025

And let the real work begin 🤩

Construction of our new outdoor ring is underway! I am beyond blessed to have an amazing landlord who helps bring my big ideas to life. This is just one of many improvement projects I have in mind for 2025 💪🔨🪏

04/27/2025

ADOPTED 🎉

Available for adoption through the Norwegian Fjord Horse Rescue Network!

Poptart
Mid teens, 14.1hh (unregistered) Norwegian Fjord Horse

Poptart has been here as a foster for approximately 9 months and she is looking for her forever family. Poptart is green broke to ride, but requires an experienced rider or an intermediate working with a trainer to finish her education. She currently goes walk/trot in the arena and has been taken on the trail. She proved to be surefooted and calm on the trail, happy to follow along behind her experienced companions. In the arena, she can be a sensitive ride that is typically more whoa than go, but can be sensitive to aides.

Poptart is NOT currently ready for beginner riders or children, but with continued training I foresee her being a suitable mount for these purposes. Continued training is available here for anyone interested.

‼️Adoptions must be processed through the Fjord Horse Rescue Network. I do not own Poptart. I am happy to answer any questions regarding care, training, and personality. Videos will be posted in the comment section.

04/26/2025

Work has begun! 👷🪏🔨🚜

"On what?" you ask.

On our new and improved (and BIGGER) outdoor ring! I am very excited to offer a larger space for my clients to work with their horses. We are transforming two conjoined paddocks into one big ring. Progress pictures to come so stay tuned! 🤩🎉

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New Freedom, PA

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

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