Transitions Equestrian Center

Transitions Equestrian Center We offer top-quality horse care with full-care, limited self-care, and pasture board. Lessons for all ages, from littles to adults. Contact us today!
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Whether you want to show or just ride for fun—we’ve got you covered! We also host birthday parties. Transitions Equestrian Center is a luxurious, full-service equestrian, multi discipline facility which provides horse boarding, lessons and training for the beginner to advance in all riding disciplines: English/dressage; western; hunter/jumper; natural horsemanship, trick training, driving and rein

ing. Transitions is a unique facility which offers quality care from our professional customer orientated staff and 5 impeccable instructors! The Equestrian center features a 150’ x 90’ indoor arena, 240’x142’ outdoor arena, A 60 foot round pen, gorgeous outdoor dressage arena and jump course, 43 stalls with automatic waters, 13 large grass pastures with shelters, 5 modern tack rooms, hot/cold indoor (with heat lamps) and outdoor wash racks, children’s and adult lounge and viewing balconies coming soon!! Transitions also has many clinics available by top instructors from all disciplines (some led by Olympian medalists) they also provide horse leasing, and events such as birthday parties, weddings, conferences, etc. Melissa Ashcraft is the owner and head instructor of Transitions. She spent five years as a featured rider traveling with the “World Famous” Lipizzan Stallions show across the U.S., Europe and Canada. She is an upper-level dressage rider trained in classical “Airs Above the Ground” in hand and saddle, 4th level natural horsemanship, problem horse and colt starting, jumper, western, halter, driving and long lining. Her training methods are a combination of classical and natural horsemanship offered for beginner through advanced levels. Melissa Ashcraft is also a very talented trick trainer and often does exhibition performances. Melissa mostly performs with an outstanding trick trained Friesian stallion named Prodigy. Prodigy and Melissa demonstrate challenging maneuvers such as the Spanish walk, rear, lie down and sit in saddle and much more! They recently filmed in a tribute to the Friesian Horse – 5 part series that will be airing within the next couple of weeks nationwide and in 42 countries for 3 years!! Melissa and Prodigy have also performed in Ohio Equine Affair Fantasia, 2 years in Equine Affair’s Friesian, Chicago’s Noble Horse Theater, MSU and the Valparaiso Stallion Expo!! Transitions Equestrian Center will be offering lessons training and clinics for horse and riders from beginner through advanced in the following disciplines:
Dressage, English, Jumping, Western, Western Dressage, Natural Horsemanship Showmanship, Trick Training. Transitions also specializes in Horse Sales, Purchase Assistances, Colt Starting to Seasoned Equine Training

Transitions Equestrian Center is located at 2525 E. 850 N, La Porte, Indiana on the Michigan/Indiana boarder. For further information regarding the equestrian center, please contact Melissa Ashcraft at (269) 923-9088 email at [email protected]. To keep up to date on future events, like them on Facebook at Transitions Equestrian Center or their website at www.transtionsequestriancenter.com

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❄️ Winter Riding: Understanding the Physiology Behind Cold-Weather Training ❄️

When discussing winter conditioning, it’s important to recognize how significantly cold temperatures alter a horse’s respiratory function, muscle physiology, and recovery from exercise. The demands on the respiratory tract increase in cold, dry air; muscle elasticity decreases. These shifts mean that the same level of exercise can place very different demands on the horse in January than it does in June.

Thoughtful winter training, therefore, isn’t simply about extending warm-ups. It involves a more strategic approach: moderating intensity, prioritizing gradual muscle engagement, and allowing sufficient time for complete cool-downs to protect both respiratory and musculoskeletal health. These adjustments help mitigate cold-weather stiffness, minimize performance-limiting airway irritation, and support overall welfare.

Nutritional and environmental management also play a crucial role. Horses often drink less in winter and expend more energy maintaining body temperature. Ensuring consistent access to warm water, adequate forage intake, and appropriate dietary support helps maintain hydration, digestive function, and immune resilience during periods of cold stress.

With these considerations in mind, winter can remain a productive and beneficial training season.

Learn more about evidence-based winter training strategies:
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A common fault when performing shoulder-in is that riders try to drag their horse’s shoulders onto an inside track using only their inside rein.

Instead, ride a 10-meter circle or use a corner to help you establish the required bend and get your aids in position.

Then, half-halt down your outside rein, look down the outside track, and use your inside leg to push your horse off the circle and down the long side, maintaining the shoulder-in positioning.

Think of your inside leg and seat as rhythmically encouraging your horse upwards and into your outside rein.

Ironically, out of all your aids, the inside rein is the one you should be using the least.

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We have a more detailed step-by-step guide on how to position your horse for shoulder-in and how to ride it (including a list of all the individual aids) in our latest book. Link in the comments.)

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🎄 Transitions Client and Crew Holiday Party 🎄We are looking forward to our holiday party on Sunday, January 11 at two o’...
01/04/2026

🎄 Transitions Client and Crew Holiday Party 🎄

We are looking forward to our holiday party on Sunday, January 11 at two o’clock, and we cannot wait to celebrate together.

This gathering is for our Transitions clients, lesson riders, lease riders, boarders, and crew members. Guests are absolutely welcome, so feel free to bring friends, family, and significant others along with you.

We will be doing a potluck, so if you would like to bring a dish to share, please comment below with what you plan to bring. This will help everyone see what is covered and what may still be needed.

There will also be an optional White Elephant gift exchange. If you would like to participate, please keep gifts around thirty dollars. Horse-related gifts, useful horse items, or everyday gifts are all welcome.

We will have games throughout the afternoon, including a barn scavenger hunt, Christmas bingo, and more.

We are excited to spend the afternoon together and celebrate the season with everyone. We hope to see you there! 🐴

VERY important question Before we call 2026 the Year of the Horse, can we confirm—bay gelding or chestnut mare? Because ...
01/01/2026

VERY important question

Before we call 2026 the Year of the Horse, can we confirm—bay gelding or chestnut mare? Because those are two very different energies… and that information is extremely important. 🐴😌

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After several hours of intense field research (and consulting with absolutely no one), I can confirm 2026 is not a normal horse. This is a Chestnut, fire-breathing dragon disguised as a red mare. 🐲🔥 From my personal experience, planning is no longer appropriate—we should be bracing for impact. The redheaded energy has arrived, bringing equal parts chaos and violence. 🌶️🐴

Happy New Year from Transitions Equestrian Center 🐴❄️Wishing you a safe and happy New Year as we head into an exciting y...
12/31/2025

Happy New Year from Transitions Equestrian Center 🐴❄️

Wishing you a safe and happy New Year as we head into an exciting year of the horse. Thank you for being part of Transitions and for your continued support—we are looking forward to all that the new year brings.

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2525 E 850 N
Laporte, IN
46350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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+12197789592

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