Dynamite Performance Horses

Dynamite Performance Horses Dynamite Performance Horses focuses on building cohesive partnerships between horses and riders. Join us to enhance communication and improve your horsemanship!

Ruby’s hoof transformation has been amazing to watch.Her hooves were cracked all the way up to the coronary bands when s...
05/22/2026

Ruby’s hoof transformation has been amazing to watch.

Her hooves were cracked all the way up to the coronary bands when she came to us. With consistency, proper care, and time, they are now looking almost normal again. Rehabilitation takes patience, and while she’s still on her journey, the progress has been incredible.

Huge thank you to our farrier for all of the work and dedication that has gone into helping Ruby every step of the way.

During Toddler Trotters, one little rider insisted on bringing her emotional support Oreo.
05/19/2026

During Toddler Trotters, one little rider insisted on bringing her emotional support Oreo.

Your horse nickering when you walk out with treats does not mean you have a deeper connection than everyone else. It mea...
05/14/2026

Your horse nickering when you walk out with treats does not mean you have a deeper connection than everyone else. It means they know the person with snacks has arrived. That is not the same thing as trust, respect, or understanding, no matter how badly people want it to be.

A horse can follow you around, stand by the gate waiting for you, and act excited to see you every day because you bring food. That does not mean they see you as a leader, and it does not mean they understand your boundaries. If that same horse drags you, crowds you, ignores pressure, walks away when tied, or pushes through every request when treats are not involved, the relationship is not what you think it is.

Treats are not a shortcut to partnership. You cannot feed your way around poor timing, inconsistent boundaries, or unclear communication. A horse that only wants to engage when there is food involved is showing you exactly what has value to them in that moment, and it is worth being honest about that.

Real trust is shown when your horse understands your cues, respects your space, stays connected without bribery, and can work through pressure without checking out or taking over. Kindness matters, but if treats are the foundation of the relationship, that is not connection. That is a transaction.

05/08/2026

There is something powerful about a horse choosing to stay with you when they do not have to. Liberty work reveals the foundation of the relationship through trust, communication, and genuine connection.

Join us at Dynamite Performance Horses for Toddler Trotters! A fun, hands on horse experience for ages 2-4. Kids will en...
05/05/2026

Join us at Dynamite Performance Horses for Toddler Trotters!

A fun, hands on horse experience for ages 2-4. Kids will enjoy grooming, basic horsemanship, horse rides, and hands on activities in a safe, guided environment designed for young children. Perfect for a first horse experience.

When?
• June 27th & 28th
• 10:30AM - 12:00PM

Sign up here: https://calendly.com/dynamiteperformancehorses/toddler-trotters

LaGrangeville, NY

What’s the point of riding if you’re not having fun?It is easy to get caught up in progress, competition, and the pressu...
04/29/2026

What’s the point of riding if you’re not having fun?

It is easy to get caught up in progress, competition, and the pressure to always do more or be better. Somewhere in all of that, a lot of riders lose the joy that made them start in the first place.

Riding should challenge you and teach you, but it should also make you smile. It should feel freeing. It should be something you look forward to.

Do not lose the fun in the middle of the pressure.

POV you’re being inspected for treats.
04/21/2026

POV you’re being inspected for treats.

I get asked all the time if a horse is okay when they’re laying down, and most of the time they are.Horses are built to ...
04/11/2026

I get asked all the time if a horse is okay when they’re laying down, and most of the time they are.

Horses are built to rest standing through the stay apparatus, a system of tendons and ligaments that allows them to lock their joints with minimal effort. That’s how they can doze without using much energy or risking a fall, but that type of rest is light and doesn’t fully restore the body.

For true REM sleep, where full neurological and physical recovery happens, they have to lay down. The body has to completely relax, the muscles disengage, and the stay apparatus can’t function in that state, which means they physically cannot stay standing.

So when a horse is stretched out on their side, they’re not just resting, they’re in the only position that allows deep sleep. That requires them to feel safe enough to be fully vulnerable, which is something horses do not do lightly.

This has never just been about riding. It’s about the whole horse, their body, their mind, and how they experience what ...
04/02/2026

This has never just been about riding. It’s about the whole horse, their body, their mind, and how they experience what we ask of them. A lot of the horse world has made it normal to push through, overlook the small signs, and expect horses to just deal with it. What gets labeled as attitude is often confusion or discomfort, and what gets dismissed is usually their way of trying to communicate.

I don’t agree with that. Horses aren’t robots, and they’re not here just to perform for us. They’re living animals that feel stress, pressure, and uncertainty, and their overall wellness matters just as much as anything we do under saddle. Physical health, emotional balance, and feeling safe all play a role in how they show up.

It should feel like a partnership, not control. Being a team means listening, adjusting, and meeting them where they are instead of forcing them into what we want. Progress should leave the horse more confident, not shut down, and there’s a lot beyond riding that matters just as much, and sometimes more. Horses deserve better than what’s considered normal.

Moments like this can encourage curiosity and support a more balanced, relaxed mindset.
03/19/2026

Moments like this can encourage curiosity and support a more balanced, relaxed mindset.

Three matching chestnuts out for a ride.
03/14/2026

Three matching chestnuts out for a ride.

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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

Website

https://calendly.com/dynamiteperformancehorses

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