Faewood Equestrian LLC

31/01/2025

Faewood Equestrian bases all its training and teaching methods on the work of Liz VanRoss and AlignmentHORSE and is the first official provider of services in the USA.

Dive deep into Liz's journey as she shares her groundbreaking approach to equine anatomy and movement through the AlignmentHORSE method. Discover how her years of research, expertise in various disciplines, and passion for horses have led her to revolutionize horse training and rehabilitation.

In this podcast, Liz discusses:

The origins of AlignmentHORSE.
Insights into equine anatomy and movement.
How her method prevents injuries and promotes harmony between horse and rider.
Real-life success stories and her vision for the future of equestrian sports.
Whether you're a rider, trainer, or equestrian enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into transforming your approach to horse training.

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Welcome to Episode 21 of the , where host Aaron Englander sits down with the innovative Liz VanRoss of AlignmentHORSE. Dive deep into ...

28/01/2025

Why $50 to $80 for a Riding Lesson is the Bargain of a Lifetime! 🐴

At first glance, $50 to $80 might seem like a lot for a riding lesson. After all, it’s just 30 minutes or an hour on a horse, right? But here’s the kicker: that price doesn’t even begin to cover the full value of what you’re getting.

Let me break it down for you:

When you pay for a riding lesson, you’re not just paying for the time spent in the saddle. You’re paying for decades of knowledge, years of training, and an entire operation dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and rewarding experience.

You’re paying for an incredible partnership between horse and human—something most people only dream of experiencing.

You’re paying for the *generations of knowledge and skill* that went into breeding or selecting a safe, reliable horse—a horse that can teach a beginner to steer or build confidence in an intermediate rider.

You’re paying for the *thousands of hours* that trainers and instructors spent educating that horse, putting on the miles, and teaching it to be patient, forgiving, and downright saintly.

You’re paying for the tack: saddles, bridles, bits, saddle pads, girths, and all the fittings—carefully selected for comfort, fit, and durability. You’re also paying for the endless supply of grooming tools, from curry combs to hoof picks to detangling spray.

You’re paying for feed: hay, grain, supplements, and the occasional treat. You’re paying for veterinary care, including vaccines, deworming, dental work, and emergency visits. Don’t forget the farrier—someone has to keep those hooves in tip-top shape.

You’re paying for the blankets: rain sheets, winter rugs, coolers—whatever is needed to keep the horses happy and healthy in every season. You’re paying for the halters, lead ropes, and fly masks that keep them comfortable and safe.

You’re paying for the facilities: the arena footing, jumps, fences, barn, and tack room. You’re also paying for the equipment that maintains it all—tractors, ring drags, hoses, water buckets, muck rakes, shovels, and the never-ending repair bills that come with running a stable.

You’re paying for the labor: the early mornings and late nights, the endless stall mucking, the feeding, and the hauling of hay bales. You’re paying for the nights someone walks a colicky horse until the vet arrives.

You’re also paying for the *risk*: every time a lesson horse takes a rider, there’s a chance they could end up hurt or permanently lame. These horses are worth their weight in gold, and it’s my job to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. That’s why they’re only worked a certain amount, jump sparingly, and have strict limits on their workload.

So when you hear, “$50 to $80 for a lesson,” what you’re really getting is the result of years of dedication, hard work, and care. You’re getting a piece of a much larger puzzle—the kind of puzzle that most people don’t see but that makes those 30 or 60 minutes possible.

It’s not “just a lesson.” It’s a lifetime of expertise and a whole village behind it.

I am grateful to my team and the incredible horses for all they bring to people’s experiences. 💙💛

If you are looking for a riding facility here are some tips 📣

1. Do your due diligence before selecting just any facility for you or your child to ride at

2. If it doesn’t feel safe, trust your gut!

3. Any given day, someone wakes up and decides to become an instructor bc they have horses and want to make a buck. Unfortunately, most of them have a little to no prior experience.

4. Instructors/trainers should have references and insurance! This is a business at the end of the day and everyone should be protected.

5. Accept the word NO. Trainers have lesson horses and your best interest at heart. They are not trying to hold you or your horse back to be mean. The amount of students we have received from other programs that are riding or surviving beyond their capabilities is horrifying. What may take you one week may take another rider a month. Everyone needs to go at their own pace to do it properly and safely, This is not a race but something to enjoy at your own pace 🤠

28/01/2025

The last step!

25/01/2025

We broke ground today🥳🎉🥳

15/01/2025

And we're LIVE!
Our camps are on the calendar and ready for campers to sign up!

Last year they filled up FAST! So the sooner you register your children, the better the chance they get a spot in the camp of your choice.

Here is the registration link: https://faewoodequestrian.com/camp2025

08/01/2025

Do you have a daughter going into middle school?
That is one of the hardest transitions for adolescents!
The world as they know it is changing. Everything is changing!
How are they going to fit in?
Who are they going to be?
How are they going to make friends?
And that is just the tip of the iceberg!

White Horse Wisdom, in collaboration with Faewood Equestrian, is now offering The 8 Dimensions of Wellness for Middle School Girls!

Adolescent girls experience changes and growth while facing many challenges that may be very complex. It is vital for them to learn healthy ways to feel secure in themselves and learn healthy coping skills.

This Wellness Program focuses on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness that are key to their self-awareness.

It introduces concepts using relatable and interactive methods that incorporate horses to help each girl feel supported.

The horses and the girls will work together and learn from one another how to be their healthiest selves.

This program is presented in 2 formats: a 1-week camp during the summer and a 10-week curriculum with weekly sessions to help dive deeper and process each session on a new level.

They can participate in either one or both.

For more information, follow this link: https://whitehorsewisdom.com/eventcalendar, or send us a message!

30/12/2024

Rémy and Ruby are excited to let you all know that 2025 camp dates are coming soon! Keep your eyes peeled (and maybe go roll in a mud puddle to celebrate) 🐎

19/12/2024

Students in our lesson program spend equal time learning the three pillars of horsemanship: horse care, riding, and training.

All based on biomechanics and the anatomy of the horse.

Our number one priority is the health and wellness of the horse.

07/12/2024

Something different on a cold cold day.

23/11/2024

Learning about pony parts🐎
Eddie was such a good sport💜

22/11/2024

When you have Pony Princess Status you get a cute new blanket! ⛄🐧

Ginger

18/11/2024

We love big smiles and happy faces🥰

Send a message to learn more

13/11/2024

There's still time to sign up for beautiful Family Christmas Pictures taken by /

Faewood Equestrian is excited to announce the first Christmas Photo Shoot in collaboration with Halo Photography!

Faewood is a magical place, with gorgeous acreage and perfect horses! These mini sessions will be Christmas themed, with the horses! So come meet Eddie, Ginger and other friends!

There are only a few spots left, so if you want some beautiful Christmas pictures with a beautiful horse, book your session today!

Click on this link to book:
https://book.usesession.com/s/k3C4S3V2As

13/11/2024

Ginger; trying something new🥰

07/11/2024

Rémy at the nail salon🐎