Renaissance Equestrian Center

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Renaissance Equestrian Center

Horse boarding, classical dressage instruction and training. Owned and operated by Dawn Arnold. Indoor and outdoor arenas.
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We specialize in helping people become better riders, and improving communication between horse and person. Our riding program is based on using non forceful methods to train horses to work in lightness and self carriage. We pride ourselves in having a non-competitive atmosphere that encourages people at all levels to learn and grow at their own rate. For those needing some help with getting their

horses into a good balance we offer part or full training as a way to educate the horse so that the rider can access better information. Our boarding program insures that horses are kept happy and comfortable in a low stress environment. We feed quality grain and hay, and check horses regularly. Daily turnout is the norm, as much as 24 hours out in good weather. 12 x12 box stalls are cleaned daily.

08/10/2024

Get in touch if you want to sign up for a lesson.

08/08/2024

We have rescheduled with Lisa El-Ramey! She will be here September 28-29. Get in touch soon if you want to reserve a lesson. The people who had signed up for the August clinic will get preference.

08/03/2024

If you were planning on auditing this weekend's Lisa El-Ramey clinic, please check with me in the morning to see if it is going through. Lisa's flight to Rochester was cancelled. She is furiously trying to find an option to get her and not having much luck.

08/02/2024

Due to a rider cancellation, we have a lesson spot for the Lisa El-Ramey clinic open this Sunday afternoon. If you are interested in filling it, please reach out ASAP. The lesson fee is $175.

07/16/2024

I am starting a waiting list for the Lisa El-Ramey Clinic August 3-4. Saturday and Sunday are full. Lisa is willing to add in some lessons the Friday before the clinic if there is interest. Get in touch soon if you want to be on reserve for the weekend or if you are interested in riding Friday the 2nd.

05/30/2024

05/26/2024

We welcome Isaiah Isaiah to the farm today.

05/23/2024

We welcome Nellie to the farm.

05/18/2024

This afternoon boarders and I saw the reappearance of the fox family we have had the pleasure of watching over the last month. Here are photos of some kit shenanigans, and the watchful mom fox.

05/10/2024

We will have a stall opening soon as one of our well liked horse and rider pairs relocates to Canada. Come and join the friendly crew here. Lessons and training are available, and clients always get the first opportunity to participate in clinics we hosted. We always encourage growth, and we have a great crew of professionals who provide vet, farrier, massage, and dental work. Horses get lots of turnout here, as well as quality hay and Poulin feeds. Message for more information, or call 585-255-0227.

05/06/2024

We had a great weekend with Lisa El-Ramey. Thank you to everyone who attended!

05/04/2024

Don't miss out on auditing the clinic with Lisa El-Ramey this weekend. Lessons start at 8AM both days. Lisa has a talent for explaining her ideas in a clear and calm way so that riders understand what they are being asked to do. Auditing is $20 per day. Bring a chair. There will be light snacks and water available for everyone who audits.

04/30/2024

Here is the schedule for the Lisa El-Ramey clinic this weekend. If you would like to audit, the fee is $10 for Friday, and $20 per day for Saturday and Sunday. Lisa will be giving a talk at 6:00 Friday evening. If you would like to attend that the cost is $10.

FRIDAY
1:30 Judy West
2:30 Jennifer Powell
3:30 Beth Brown
4:30 Donna Wojdat

SATURDAY

8:00 Renee Coco
9:00 Mary Hull
10:00 Donna Wojdat
11:00 Judy West

12 Break

12:30 Dawn Arnold
1:30 Molly Krotz
2:30 Sarah Hepler
3:30 Ella Anderson

SUNDAY

8:00 Renee Coco
9:00 Katie Bonariggo
10:00 Donna Wojdat
11:00 Holly Parker

12:00 Break

12:30 Dawn Arnold
1:30 Molly Krotz
2:30 Janet Johnson
3:30 Mary Hull

04/17/2024

Jean Paul Pare stopped by yesterday to coach some of us. I didn't get photos of all of the rides, but here are a few (me with Fuego, Molly with my school horse Sunny, Donna with OTTB Manny, ). Everyone was happy with their rides. 🙂

04/11/2024

We have a winter boarder leaving at the end of the month, so that will make a stall available for a new resident. Get in touch for more information!

04/10/2024

If you are interested in riding please get in touch with me to get on the list. Lisa is a well liked clinician here, don't miss this opportunity to participate!

03/30/2024

We welcome the new girl "Pre" to the farm. So much hair!

03/26/2024

Get on the schedule if you want to participate!

03/07/2024

This handsome older gentleman has some room in his schedule for someone to part lease him. He's 25 and is suitable for light work, walk/trot/canter. He can still pop a few small jumps and he loves to hack out around the property. He is a large pony, just under 14.2hh and suitable for small adult riders. Get in touch for more information.

03/05/2024

If clients are looking for a spot to view the upcoming solar eclipse, get in touch about coming here. The dotted line on this map is the eclipse path, and the black dot is the approximate location of the farm. I am hoping for clear skies, this will be a once in a lifetime event!

02/29/2024

This fun little guy has room in his schedule for more lessons, or a part lease. This photo is from a number of years ago, he's 22 years young now. He has dressage training, has a good background in work in hand, and can comfortably carry riders up to 160 pounds. He stands around 14.1hh. The rider in the photo is 5' 7". If you are interested get in touch for more information. He is not for beginners.

02/27/2024

We took advantage of this beautiful February weather and added sand to our indoor arena footing, which consists of sand and rubber.
We have a stall available, get in touch for more information.

02/09/2024

Jax says bring on the good weather!

02/07/2024

Here comes the Sun!

01/29/2024

We will have a stall opening soon for either training or boarding.

01/26/2024

It's time to plan for another Sunday Funday full of work in hand and lungeing! April 14 is the date. Since I feel that not enough people explore the improvement in posture that can be developed in horses from the ground, I love to promote this classical work. It's essential for horses with kissing spine issues, weak toplines, and those lacking core engagement. It develops the thoracic sling. It helps straighten and supple horses. It introduces lateral work from the ground. It can also give handlers a feel for balance from the ground as they feel engagement and lift.
Take a look at the photos included with this post of a horse diagnosed with kissing spine that I worked for 28 days between pictures, solely from the ground, and note the changes. Imagine the ways you could help your own horse become stronger and more able to perform for you through work in hand.
If you are working with a horse that needs some rehab work, or if you want to learn some schooling techniques that are likely to help preserve your horse's soundness, come and join us for the day. There will be demonstrations and opportunities to get a feel for the work with trained horses. Bring your own horse for a lesson and stay to watch others. Lessons are $50 each for approximately 45 minutes. A longer session that includes riding after setting up in hand is also an option, at $75 for 1 hour and 15 minutes total.

12/09/2023

My favorite Canadian Jean Paul Pare stopped by yesterday to give me some guidance.

08/02/2023

Here is the schedule for the Lisa El-Ramey clinic this weekend:

Saturday

8:30 Renee
9:30 Dawn
10:30 Jen C
11:30 Kate

12:30 break

1:00 Donna
2:00 Erica
3:00 Molly
4:00 Christine G

Sunday

8:30 Renee
9:30 Donna
10:30 Dawn
11:30 Janet

12:30 Break

1:00 Molly
2:00 Sarah
3:00 Mary
4:00 Kate

Address

7331 N Bergen Road
Bergen, NY
14416

Website

http://renaissanceequestriancenter.com/

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Videos

Jean Paul Pare came to town for lessons today. He has been a great help to me with Wit, as he has a great eye for straightness. Wit was damaged as a young horse and her struggles have enhanced my education regarding training. She is coming back from time off over the winter so it was great timing for a lesson as I work to get her strengthened. She has a busy brain and is usually trying to get ahead of me. Those of you who know what a freight train she can be will appreciate my elation when we came from canter to halt without any contrary opinions from her. 😂

I am grateful for the people who lift me higher in my riding. I am looking forward to the progress yet to come. Thank you Lisa for the effort you put into teaching this past weekend. 🙂

We all had great learning experiences with Lisa El-Ramey over the weekend. We are looking forward to seeing her again in the spring!

We had a great time hosting Patrick King this weekend. Fuego worked so well!

We had another opportunity to host Jean Paul Pare for lessons before winter sets in. He is very detail oriented, and his passion for passing on information to riders is inspiring. Here is a clip from one of Fuego’s sessions.

What a difference another month of fitness work has made for Fuego. I can't wait to see where he is at in another few months! Jean Paul is making me work hard at my own position, which helps Fuego immensely.