Impulsion Riding School, LLC

11/06/2024

I currently have a few beginner to advanced beginner lesson spots open. The current availability is every other Thursday at 4:30, every other Friday at 5:45 and every Saturday at 10. We have great medium sized ponies to teach your little ones on. We strive to create all around horse people in a positive low pressure environment with lots of fun! Contact us on Facebook, by phone at 7814398603, or by email at [email protected]

We are located right on Poker Hill Road in Underhill

11/02/2024

Impulsion Riding School has one stall available starting December 1st for a well behaved gelding or mare that is interested in being used lightly in a small beginner to intermediate dressage focused lesson program in exchange for reduced board. If you think this would be a good fit for you and your horse please reach out for more information!

Location: Poker Hill Road Underhill VT

Full board includes:
Hay 2-4 times per day
Triple Crown grain 2 times per day
Blanket changes within reason
Option for group or private turn out weather dependent
Stalled at night
Outdoor arena
Indoor arena attached to barn
Access to clean fresh water 24/7
Heated tackroom & bathroom!
Dry lot available if necessary

Horse must be respectful of electric fencing. We are open to any farrier and vets.

07/24/2024

We still have spots in our August camp! Sign up today!!

It’s April and it’s still snowing and everyone who owns a horse right now is a bit miserable. Let’s get our spirits up and plan for warmer weather and summer fun! Our July four day camp is full but we still have spots in the other camps!! Please share!

06/27/2024

A little late but Twinkle Toes Tuesday ~Camp Version~ We’ve had a really fun week at our summer camp! The July camp is full but there’s still spots in the August camp!

04/05/2024

It’s April and it’s still snowing and everyone who owns a horse right now is a bit miserable. Let’s get our spirits up and plan for warmer weather and summer fun! Our July four day camp is full but we still have spots in the other camps!! Please share!

03/20/2024

Does your horse look outwards and forwards when you ride, or does he look downwards?

The physical and mental welfare of a horse suffers when he is ridden with his neck too round (hyperflexed), with the nasal plane behind a vertical line to the ground ('behind the vertical' or 'behind the bit') - as in the left photo.

Research shows that horses ridden in hyperflexion have restricted breathing and vision. A horse at liberty would never carry himself in this way for more than a very brief period.

Reasons for horses being ‘behind the vertical’ could include bad training, heavy hands, restrictive gear such as a standing martingale or side reins, the horse avoiding contact or the rider thinking it looks good.

The experts say the horse when working should ideally have his head slightly in front of the vertical, fairly close to a straight line perpendicular to the ground, and the poll should be the highest point, as in the second photo. This horse is looking outwards and forwards.
When you next ride, make sure that your horse is not looking downwards. If he is, allow or encourage him to look outwards and forwards!

Did you know?
- If your horse approaches a jump or mounted games barrel with his head pulled to the outside, or tucked near his chest for example, his vision is greatly restricted.
- Horses have a natural preference to look closely at things on their left side, which has probably helped horsemanship develop mounting, leading, bridling etc from the near (left) side.

When you walk the showjumping or cross country course, how can you plan to assist your horse see the obstacle in front of him?

03/03/2024

If we start spring cleaning then spring will come sooner right? Thank you to Gabby and Lola who did a great job cleaning the grain buckets today!

02/29/2024

This cold day is making me dream of summer and summer camps!! Spots are still available but filling quickly so email today to sign up!

02/12/2024

We hosted Jennifer Mitchell this weekend for a rider’s biomechanics clinic. It was a great educational experience with homework for everyone! We put a lot of time into making sure our horses feel good but we need to take care of ourselves too. Better yourself to better your horse!

Returning home from a great weekend in Vermont working with some fabulous horse and rider combinations on rider symmetry and biomechanics. Thank you to riders, coaches, and hosts♥️.

02/08/2024

Everyone’s enjoying the sunny day here at the barn!

Warmer days are getting me excited about the summer reason! Reach out to find out more about our summer programs including camps, lessons, and showing opportunities!

01/28/2024

SUMMER CAMPS!!

We are happy to announce we’ll be hosting multiple summer camps again this year. Please feel free to email [email protected] or via Facebook messenger to find out more information and sign your student up!