Valkyrie Ranch

Valkyrie Ranch At Valkyrie Ranch we utilize an integrative approach to riding and training using holistic care, equine psychology, bio-mechanics and classical principles.

At Valkyrie Ranch we utilize an integrative approach to riding and training using holistic care, equine psychology, biomechanics and classical principles. Training~Lessons~Clinics~Performance
Equine Psychology ~ Holistic Care ~ Western Dressage ~ Classical Dressage ~ Western Riding ~ Trail ~ Building Confidence ~ Equitation ~ Gymnastics Training ~ Liberty Work ~ Bridleless Riding ~ Trick Training ~ Working Equitation ~ Doma Vaquera

If you're having trouble with the event registration links try this one to get to the google form for ALL of our fall ev...
11/19/2025

If you're having trouble with the event registration links try this one to get to the google form for ALL of our fall events. If that doesn't work for you please don't hesitate to message me and I will help you get registered.

Event Address: Valkyrie Ranch llc 10053 Barnes Rd Locust Grove VA 22508 Contact us at (951) 566-7217 [email protected]

Hey parents- this is a great time to get some Christmas shopping/wrapping done while your kids are out having a blast! R...
11/17/2025

Hey parents- this is a great time to get some Christmas shopping/wrapping done while your kids are out having a blast! Register for the event here: https://forms.gle/59hTp8XyDoGbvq349R
We also have riding lesson spots open at Valkyrie Ranch for ages 5 to adult, beginner through advanced riders! If your looking to give the gift of experiences this year we can send you a gift certificate to place under the tree!

11/17/2025

🐴HOW OFTEN IS THE POLL THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE NECK IN MODERN DRESSAGE COMPETITION?🐴

The 2025 FEI Dressage Judging Manual states (page 3, point 5) that...

"The head should remain in a steady position, as a rule with the nose line slightly in front of the vertical, with a supple poll as the highest point of the neck, and no resistance should be offered to the Athlete."

There are 11 further references that the poll should be the highest point.

🐴IS ANYONE ACTUALLY CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE THE POLL IS ON THE HORSE?🐴

The 26th edition (2025) of the FEI Dressage Rules (page 47, 2.1.2) states....

"The crownpiece of the bridle must lie immediately behind the poll and may extend forward onto the poll but must not be fitted to lie behind the skull."

Debbie Symes (Sports Science Graduate, Dressage Coach and Advanced Dressage Rider) and myself have written an article on this exploring this issue in greater detail which is OPEN ACCESS - https://askanimalweb.com/the-poll-or-not/

10/26/2025

Philippe Karl, renowned rider and teacher of French classical riding, shares his passionate critiques of modern dressage riding, and discusses how we can tra...

So much fun at our Spooky Obstacle Course Challenge! Today. We even went into over time to get all the baby horses worke...
10/26/2025

So much fun at our Spooky Obstacle Course Challenge! Today. We even went into over time to get all the baby horses worked through the course. Everyone was fantastic 😁

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10053 Barnes Road
Locust Grove, VA
22508

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(951) 566-7217

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At Valkyrie Ranch we utilize an integrative approach to riding and training using holistic care, equine psychology, bio-mechanics and classical principles. Training~Lessons~Clinics~Performance Equine Psychology ~ Holistic Care ~ Western Dressage ~ Classical Dressage ~ Western Riding ~ Trail ~ Building Confidence ~ Equitation ~ Gymnastics Training ~ Liberty Work ~ Bridleless Riding ~ Trick Training ~ Working Equitation ~ Doma Vaquera