Legacy Horse Training

Orange County, VA Holiday Parade Best In Show!!!

Jamie Dodson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:04:11 +0000

Thanks to the hard work of Cara & Christina, Legacy Horse Training won “Best in Show” at the 2009 Orange County, Virginia Holiday Parade! The theme was Star Spangled Christmas. Foxy, Pepe, and Pixie were absolutely awesome. They even bowed their heads to the judges on cue! The best part of all, though, was that it was truly the first time Pepe had been ridden off the farm. His first trail ride was a parade! If that’s not a commercial for Jamie, I don’t know what is! Buster carried saddlebags of candy for the kids. Buster was a big hit in his first public appearance. Thanks to all who helped us out on our first big win!

Latest Additions: Austin, Vegas, and Buster

Jamie Dodson — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:29:13 +0000

Legacy Horse Training is proud to announce the arrival of two Mustangs courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption held in Lorton, VA, as part of National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption day! Austin and Vegas both came from management areas in Nevada. Both are 3 year old mares. Up to now, they are loving life in their pen, becoming more and more comfortable with us. We are not entered in the mustang makeover, we just wanted to try our hand at training these beautiful animals.

We’d also like to welcome Buster, our new sonnen goat. Buster has already been on his first trail ride and learned a head down cue! He’s been here a month and already runs the place!

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Welcome New Staff!!

Jamie Dodson — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:53:37 +0000

We welcome the addition of two new staff members! Cara Potter is our new riding instructor, specializing in a balanced seat, multidisciplinary riding style. Christina Flint has been accepted into the Legacy Horse Training Working Apprentice Program for the coming year and will be studying training and horsemanship while working with the horses, clients, and students.

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First Annual Youth Horsemanship Camp

Jamie Dodson — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:50:40 +0000

Learn the Language of the Horse!

Dates: (Beginner) June 21-25; (Intermediate) July 12-16; (Advanced) July 26-30
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Here at Unali’yi Farm
Fee: $250 per camper
Description: Introduction to our “Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly” program, with emphasis on horse safety, care, training, and riding.
The camp’s primary focus is to teach young horse lovers to communicate effectively with horses through an understanding of the needs and motivations of this special animal. Riding will be taught from a balanced seat, multi-disciplinary approach that emphasizes using the body in partnership with the rein to produce a calmer, more cooperative horse. Beginner students will be teamed up with one of our family horses at Unaliyi Farm. Intermediate and advanced students may bring their own horse with permission from camp director.

Roots to Grow – Wings to Fly

Webmaster — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:23:04 +0000

Starting Series – Learn as the horse learns!

Dates: Anytime, by Appointment
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Here at Unali’yi Farm
Fee: Free to observe! See the site for lesson rates.
Description:Introduction to our “Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly” program
Jamie and crew routinely start and train horses for clients using our “Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly” training program. Reserve a space to come observe training by using our contact form. If you are interested in having a horse trained, learning to train yourself, or just curious about how all this stuff works, come see how we do what we do! We welcome observers!

Gracie at 20 Months

Webmaster — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:43:15 +0000

Gracie at 20 months: (click on main photo to launch slideshow)

Gracie – November 1, 2008

Webmaster — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:40:25 +0000

Gracie at 16 months: (click on main photo to launch slideshow)

Grace Annette Dodson

Webmaster — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:39:02 +0000

Quite a bit late as we’ve just recently celebrated her 1st birthday but here’s our baby girl. Born on July 6th, 2007.

Albermarle County Fair

Jamie Dodson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:31:25 +0000

We will be at the the Albemarle County Fair July 29th thru August 2nd conducting horse training demos. Happy Anniversary honey! (July 29th – 2yrs). Come out and see us!

Schedule:

Tuesday, July 29th, 7pm: ”You ride the horse you lead!”
Friday, August 1st, 7pm: ”Trailer Loading”
Saturday, August 2nd, 1pm and 7pm: ”Starting Series”

Vistit the Albemarle County Fair site for more info.

Rider’s Support Group

Webmaster — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:20:50 +0000

Dates: 1st Saturday of each month (April-October)
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Here at Unali’yi Farm
Fees: Participant: $50.00; Auditor: $20
Description: “Roots” Training – You ride the horse you lead!!
This series will be ongoing and will focus on groundwork and its translation into the saddle. Special attention will be given to problem-solving. Compare notes with other riders and learn solutions to common training problems. Small group setting – Lots of individual attention!