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Dynamite Performance Horses Dynamite Performance Horses focuses on building cohesive partnerships between horses and riders.

There’s just something about a good Quarter Horse. The personality, the versatility, and the character.
10/06/2026

There’s just something about a good Quarter Horse. The personality, the versatility, and the character.

A little bit of work, a little bit of riding, and a lot of good moments in between.
10/04/2026

A little bit of work, a little bit of riding, and a lot of good moments in between.

I’m not saying Durango knows he’s handsome, but he certainly doesn’t act like he doesn’t.
10/01/2026

I’m not saying Durango knows he’s handsome, but he certainly doesn’t act like he doesn’t.

A few things about horse training that are worth understanding:• C**t starting is not about producing a finished horse i...
09/29/2026

A few things about horse training that are worth understanding:

• C**t starting is not about producing a finished horse in a few months. It is about giving that horse a foundation to build on for years to come.

• Good training is not cheap. You are paying for the time, experience, knowledge, consistency and work that goes into your horse every day.

• Every horse is different. There is no cookie cutter program that works for every horse.

• Progress is not always obvious. Sometimes the biggest changes are in what a horse learns to handle quietly and confidently.

• Setbacks happen. A setback does not erase the progress that came before it.

• The goal is not to make a horse look good for a few rides. It is to give them a foundation they can carry forward.

• Real world training matters. A horse needs more than the ability to go around an arena to become a reliable, usable partner.

• Training takes time. There is no shortcut around consistency, repetition and experience.

• The horse should never have to pay the price for our timeline. Good training knows when to ask more and when to give the horse time.

• At the end of the day, the goal is a better horse, not just a better ride.

Barn math is completely different from regular math.You go to the barn to do one thing, and three hours later you’ve ref...
09/24/2026

Barn math is completely different from regular math.

You go to the barn to do one thing, and three hours later you’ve refilled a water trough, moved a pile of hay approximately 14 inches, found a random halter you haven’t seen since 2023, swept the same aisle twice, had an extremely serious conversation with a horse about personal boundaries, and somehow gotten dirt in places dirt should never be.

Meanwhile, the horses are standing there looking at you like they have absolutely no idea why you’re taking so long.

I don’t believe in making a horse do something through fear, excessive pressure, or exhaustion and calling that good tra...
09/24/2026

I don’t believe in making a horse do something through fear, excessive pressure, or exhaustion and calling that good training. If the horse has to be bullied into the answer, I don’t consider that a successful result.

I believe horses should understand what is being asked of them and be given the time and clarity to learn it. I would rather take longer and produce a willing, confident horse than rush the process for the sake of looking finished.

Your horse’s place in the herd can tell you a lot about them.Watch what happens when you introduce a new horse, change t...
09/13/2026

Your horse’s place in the herd can tell you a lot about them.

Watch what happens when you introduce a new horse, change the group, or simply stand back and observe. Pay attention to who your horse chooses to stand beside, who they move away from, whether they protect their space or constantly give it up, and whether they look to another horse for confidence.

These interactions aren’t random. Horses are constantly communicating through posture, movement, proximity, and pressure. Their behavior within the herd can give us valuable insight into their confidence, boundaries, social relationships, and how comfortable they are handling different situations.

Sometimes the best way to understand a horse is to simply watch them when you aren’t asking them to do anything.

Dynamite Performance Horses offers full-care boarding with daily attention to the details that matter.All-day turnout, c...
09/10/2026

Dynamite Performance Horses offers full-care boarding with daily attention to the details that matter.

All-day turnout, consistent care, and a well-maintained facility provide a setting where you can ride, condition, and put time into your horse with the facilities to support your goals.

The farm features a 150’ x 150’ outdoor arena, 1/2-mile track, paddocks with run-in sheds, heated hot/cold wash stall, and tack room.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to arrange a visit and see if Dynamite Performance Horses is the right fit.

www.dynamiteperformancehorses.com/boarding

Took the long way around, enjoyed the weather, and got some good time in the saddle.
09/05/2026

Took the long way around, enjoyed the weather, and got some good time in the saddle.

Self carriage starts from the hind end, not the reins, because the horse’s body has to work as one connected system. The...
08/28/2026

Self carriage starts from the hind end, not the reins, because the horse’s body has to work as one connected system. The goal is to develop a horse that can step underneath themselves with the hind end, engage through the back and core, and carry their own balance from behind to front without relying on the rider’s hands to hold them together.

A correct frame should be the result of the body working correctly, not something created by pulling on the face. When the horse learns to carry themselves, they become stronger, more balanced, and more capable of moving correctly through their entire body.

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Lagrangeville, NY
12540

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(914) 539-1501

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