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Riding Light Performance Horses Specializing in reining and ranch performance horses. OUR TRAINING PHILOSPHY
At Riding Light Performance horses- the horses always come before the sport.

The overall wellbeing of horses is the highest priority when training them for their future and current careers. A horse who is mentally and physically sound, taught correctly, and brought along consistently will perform well in whatever he does. Knowing when to push and when to hold back is what makes or breaks and exceptional equine athlete, in our opinion. No gimmicks can ever replace good hors

emanship and compassion towards our equine partners.

For the young ones- potential equine athletes are evaluated based off of their natural talent, try, breeding, and work ethic to decide what level and discipline they will excel in.

By taking the time to understand our horses, evaluate them, and get to know them we can better help our owners to become good horsemen for their equine partners and have success in the show ring.

We develop horses for the derbies, futurities, NRBC, Non-Pros, and Youth. ABOUT THE TRAINER:
With 2 decades of experience with horses, Alex has been dedicated to the equine industry from a young age. Starting of their career with western pleasure and all-around horses they gained deeper insight to the show world, and then broadened their horizons to the sport of reining where they found their true passion.

Alex not only holds decades of experience working under some of the top trainers of the industry, including NRHA Hall of Fame trainer Clark Bradley, but also holds a Bachelor of Science in equine studies with concentrations in western horse training, nutrition, and instructing. They have a substantial background in colt-starting and an extensive show record in reining and ranch performance. Alex is a firm believer that you must understand and equine athlete's body mechanics, nutritional needs, and psychology to get the best results with training. Alex is a strong advocate for inclusivity in the equine industry and is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Finished out the weekend at the New England Pinto Horse Association's Summer Sizzler strong! 🎉ITS MY PARRTY "Truffles" s...
13/07/2025

Finished out the weekend at the New England Pinto Horse Association's Summer Sizzler strong! 🎉

ITS MY PARRTY "Truffles" shown by Alex
✨RESERVE HIGH POINT CHAMPION✨
1, 2 in Green Horse Trail
2, 4 in Green Horse Pleasure
1, 4 in Green Horse Horsemanship
1, 2 in Green Horse Discipline Rail

FAT NUGGETS "Tater Tot" shown by Erin M
1, 3 W/T Ranch Trail
4, 5 W/T Ranch Riding
5, 6 W/T Ranch Pleasure
6 W/T Ranch Discipline Rail

11/07/2025

🚨 INSTRUCTOR REALITY CHECK 🚨
Things They Don't Tell You About Teaching Riding:

🎓 "If you can ride, you can teach"
REALITY: Being a good rider ≠ being a good teacher. Pedagogy, psychology, and communication skills matter more than your last show ribbon.

📱 "Students will respect your time"
REALITY: You'll get calls at 10 PM asking about tomorrow's lesson and texts asking if "light rain" means lessons are cancelled.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 "Parents will appreciate your expertise"
REALITY: Dr. Google and YouTube make everyone an expert. You'll defend basic safety protocols to parents who "know better."

☀️ "Work outside in beautiful weather"
REALITY: You'll teach in 100°F heat, freezing rain, and hurricane-force winds.

💔 "Share your passion with others"
REALITY: You'll love seeing breakthroughs but watching students quit due to money, fear, or teenage drama will break your heart repeatedly.

🏠 "Great work-life balance"
REALITY: Weekends and holidays are your busiest times. Date nights happen on Mondays (if you're lucky).

BUT HERE'S THE TRUTH:
Despite all this, when a scared kid gets their first canter or an adult conquers their fear... when you see that spark in someone's eyes as they connect with their horse...

You remember why you chose this impossible, beautiful, crazy career.
The hard parts make the magic moments even more precious.

Been there? What reality check would you add? 👇

30/06/2025

"Ride the horse you’re on, not the horse you think you are on.”

It’s so easy to get stuck in the idea of how a ride should feel, or how we want our horse to go. But that’s not always the horse that shows up underneath us that day.

Maybe they’re a little tighter than usual. Maybe they’re more distracted, more tired, or more switched on. And if we don’t stop and really feel into that — we can miss the opportunity to truly show up for our horse.

You’ve got to ride this horse. Not yesterday’s version. Not the one you had in your head. Just the one you’ve got right now.

And when you do that — when you stop pushing for what it should be, and start working with what is — that’s when you can build more trust.

Be present. Let go of the picture. Ride the horse that’s under you, and meet them where they are each day.

27/06/2025

ODE TO THE RANCH HORSE

These days the ranch classes are drawin’ the best,
Where balance and cadence get put to the test.
Top trainers and horsemen step in the gate,
With horses that guide soft and carry their weight.
They lope with a purpose, they steer off a feel,
Stay framed and responsive, but honest and real.
No gimmicks, no shortcuts—just form with some grit,
And a horse built to last, not just sparkle a bit.

Now some folks might chuckle, might turn up their nose,
Say it ain’t as quick as those action packed shows.
But ask ’em in five years whose mount’s still sound—
It’s the one built for duty, still coverin’ ground.
While some spin till they’re sore or fence till they’re lame,
The ranch horse is steady, still playin’ the game.
He trades flash for forever, and we know the score:
A true horseman’s horse with miles left in store.

-J. Dawson

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25/06/2025

✨In a world that glorifies fast results and perfect rides, it’s easy to feel like you’re behind.

✨Like your horse should be further along.
✨Like you should have figured it out by now.
✨Like everyone else is winning — while you’re still working through the basics.

🙌🏽But here’s the truth:
🐎Growth with horses isn’t a race.
✨Connection can’t be rushed.
🙌🏽And the journey that takes longer often runs deeper.

✨Some partnerships take time to build.
✨Some lessons take a few extra miles in the saddle.
✨And some of the best breakthroughs come after the hundredth quiet try.

⭐️So take your time.
⭐️Take the long way if you need to.
⭐️Ride slow, ride present, ride with heart.

You’re not behind.
You and your horse are simply moving at the pace that’s right for you both.

And that… is exactly where you’re meant to be💕

🧡🐴

12/06/2025
First CNYRHA show of the reason! Vinny and I scored 2nd place in Ranch Reining and earned our first $$ together! 🎉 Unfor...
17/05/2025

First CNYRHA show of the reason! Vinny and I scored 2nd place in Ranch Reining and earned our first $$ together! 🎉

Unfortunately I woke up incredibly ill, so I was only able to do one class before needing to scratch but these two have settled in so perfectly and are just an absolute joy 💙

As always thank you to the amazing Jamiel family for letting me ride this perfect beasts!

What an amazing way to finish the weekend! 💙 The New England Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling was a great success an...
12/05/2025

What an amazing way to finish the weekend! 💙 The New England Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling was a great success and so much fun! The classes were compeitive and everyone is so nice as always!

🏆 ITS MY PARRTY got 3rd in Horsemanship, 1st in Pleasure, and 1st in Discipline Rail and ended the weekend as Green Horse Reserve High Point Champion!

🏆FAT NUGGETS and Erin got their first 1st place in W/T Ranch Discipline Rail and 4th in W/T Ranch Pleasure!

I'm so proud of everyone!! We can't wait for July! Thank you NEPtHA as always for a smooth and enjoyable show!

Day 2 of New England Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling! 💙ITS MY PARRTY 2nd place in 19 & Over Halter MaresFAT NUGGETS...
10/05/2025

Day 2 of New England Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling! 💙

ITS MY PARRTY 2nd place in 19 & Over Halter Mares
FAT NUGGETS 5th place in W/T Ranch Conformation

Day 1 at New England Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling! Despite the constant downpour and freezing cold, everyones ha...
09/05/2025

Day 1 at New England Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling! Despite the constant downpour and freezing cold, everyones having a great ride! Good ponies! 💙

FAT NUGGETS 4th Place in W/T Ranch Riding
ITS MY PARRTY 2nd Place in Green Horse

09/05/2025

Baby's first class at baby's first horse show! 💙 We've had ITS MY PARRTY since she was about 7 months old and its always such a good feeling to get to this first stepping stone in their career. Go Truffles! 🍫🩷

Happy Easter from RLPH! And a very happy 3rd birthday to our mare ITS MY PARRTY "Truffles!" 🎉🌷
20/04/2025

Happy Easter from RLPH! And a very happy 3rd birthday to our mare ITS MY PARRTY "Truffles!" 🎉🌷

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