Welcome to our boutique haven in Loxahatchee Groves—a private and tranquil space designed to nurture both horse and rider.
About Us
Welcome to our boutique haven in Loxahatchee Groves—a private and tranquil space designed to nurture both horse and rider. Surrounded by serene landscapes that include an oversized dressage arena, open fields, and orchard-lined paths, our goal is to cultivate inner peace while fostering growth, joy, and connection.
Our Philosophy
We embrace a mind-body-spirit approach, recognizing that true harmony begins with understanding and developing horse and rider as separate beings before uniting them. This foundation allows for meaningful progress, mutual respect, and confidence in every step of the journey.
Meet Allie Riddell
Allie fell in love with horses at a young age while watching her older sisters riding lessons and the rest is history. She participated in 4-H and Pony Club programs as a teenager before focusing on Dressage in her early 20’s. She moved to Germany for a couple of years where she discovered she had a talent for working with young horses and loved it. After returning to the U.S. she continued to work on her dressage education and find her training style. Allie has worked for Sue Blinks for over a year now and has received consistent upper level training on her Grand Prix horse, Harry. This is a write up for a social media post I put up a few months ago. I can tweak it a bit to fit the website better if you want.
For the Rider
Our work with riders emphasizes understanding and balance, helping you build a deeper connection with yourself and your horse. Key aspects include:
Understanding the Aids: Learning how to apply aids effectively for clear communication.
Balance and Coordination: Developing movement awareness through exercises on the ball or on foot.
Energy Awareness: Exploring the subtle application of energy to guide and connect with your horse.
Spirit and Self-Acceptance: Encouraging riders to embrace their emotions, face fears with love and understanding, and grow through discipline and technique.
Step-by-Step Progression: Following a structured yet straightforward system to build confidence and achieve goals.
For the Horse
Our approach to horse training is systematic, consistent, and peaceful, focusing on building the horse’s physical and mental confidence. We prioritize:
Body Development: Strengthening the horse’s back, shoulders, and hind legs to enhance movement and balance.
Groundwork Foundation: Introducing concepts through in-hand work, ensuring the horse understands before transitioning to under-saddle training.
Gentle Learning: Using a 1-2-3 method where once the horse successfully performs three tasks, it is rewarded with rest. This ensures joy in learning without over-drilling.
Addressing Challenges: Correcting bad habits through patient, clear, and consistent care while fostering a sense of trust and security.
Our Commitment to Care
Care is the cornerstone of our practice— systematic, consistent, and peaceful . Whether you are working through challenges or striving for new achievements, our approach nurtures both horse and rider to develop confidence, harmony, and joy in every moment.
We invite you to experience the transformative journey of connection, growth, and understanding at our private facility. Here, the bond between horse and rider becomes a lifelong partnership, built on trust, respect, and shared joy.