LHS Equine

09/16/2026

A little behind-the-scenes from this past weekend at LHS Equine. 💜🐴

Once our photo branding session wrapped up, Rachel West, our amazing barn assistant and working student, stepped in to help hot walk the horses and get everything else finished around the barn following a great jump session with Moriah.

Rachel does a ton behind the scenes to help keep things moving, and we’re incredibly grateful to have her as part of the LHS Equine team.

Also a huge thank you to the entire Westwood Farms team for all of their help preparing beforehand and throughout the weekend, and to Hannah Jones Photography for capturing such a great day for us.

So grateful for all of you! 💜

ShowJumping Eventing https://www.lhsequine.com/

09/16/2026

A little behind-the-scenes from this past weekend at LHS Equine. 💜🐴

Once our photo branding session wrapped up, Rachel West, our amazing barn assistant and working student stepped in to help hot walk the horses and get everything else finished around the barn after a great jump session with Moriah.

Rachel does a ton behind the scenes to help keep things moving, and we’re incredibly thankful to have her as part of the LHS Equine team.

A huge thank you as well to the entire Westwood Farms team for all of their help preparing beforehand and throughout the weekend, and to Hannah Jones Photography for capturing such a great day for us.

So grateful for all of you! 💜

09/10/2026

River ride days 💜🐴
One of the best parts of training is watching real confidence develop — in both horses and riders.
When you’re ready to step up into more advanced jumping and Eventing, we’re here to guide the transition. At LHS Equine, we also build custom courses on-site to break down complex questions, refine your skills, and get you fully prepped for the show ring. Whether you’re laying a dressage foundation or getting competition-ready, you can ride our school horses or bring your own!
📍 Charlottesville • Culpeper • Orange • Madison • Gordonsville 📲 Tap the link in bio (https://www.lhsequine.com/) to learn more or schedule a session! . . DressageFoundation CvilleEquestrian VirginiaPiedmont ShowPrep

09/10/2026

River rides and milestone moments 💜🐴

True horsemanship isn't just about putting in arena hours; it’s about watching confidence grow between horse and rider in every environment.

At LHS Equine, our program covers:

* Introductory horsemanship & foundational dressage
* Advanced Show Jumping & Eventing prep
* On-site course creation to navigate complex jumping and Eventing questions
* Targeted show ring preparation
* Coaching on dedicated school horses or your own horse

Ready to return to riding, take the next step into advanced work, or get show-ring ready?

📍 Serving Charlottesville, Culpeper, Orange, Madison, and Gordonsville.
🌐 Visit https://www.lhsequine.com/ to explore our programs and schedule online.

See you in the saddle! 🐎

08/07/2026

Friday feel-good horse training moment 💜

This off-the-track Thoroughbred mare is learning confidence, relaxation, and trust — one small step at a time.

The quiet moments matter. They’re where the foundation is built.

At LHS Equine, we believe the same is true for riders — whether it’s a first lesson on our school horses, building confidence, or pursuing bigger goals.

📍Horseback riding lessons & rider development in the Virginia Piedmont
Serving Charlottesville, Culpeper, Orange & Central Virginia

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

A little Monday reflection from LHS Equine 💜

Over the years, our program has been built around one belief: a strong foundation changes everything.

From developing young riders, to bringing along off-track Thoroughbreds and Mustangs, to preparing horses and riders for their next goals — we believe in taking the time to do things correctly. No shortcuts. No rushing. Just thoughtful training that builds confidence, communication, and partnership.

One of the most rewarding parts of our program is watching the transformation happen — whether it’s a rider finding confidence in the saddle, a horse learning a new skill, or a once-unhandled Mustang stepping into the show ring.

Recently, one of our Mustang partners completed her first 3ft showjumping course — a milestone that represents months of patience, trust, and consistent development.

These moments are why we do what we do.

At LHS Equine, we’re proud to work with a growing community of riders and horses here in Virginia — helping each partnership reach their next level through thoughtful training and a strong foundation.

Whether your goal is becoming a more confident rider, developing your horse, preparing for competition, or simply building a better connection with your equine partner, we’d love to help you along the journey. 💜

07/28/2026

The walk back to the barn is often one of the most overlooked parts of a ride.

It may look like a simple cool-down, but a purposeful walk is an important piece of developing a strong, balanced, and relaxed horse.

This is where we allow the horse time to:

• decompress mentally after the work
• maintain relaxation through the topline
• encourage correct movement patterns
• recover while still building body awareness

The foundation matters.

Whether the goal is dressage, show jumping, or eventing, the same principles apply: a horse that can relax, use their body correctly, and stay strong is a horse that can continue progressing.

At LHS Equine, we believe the small details are what create long-term results.

The walk back to the barn is not just the end of the ride—it’s part of the process. 💜

What does your horse’s favorite part of the ride look like—the work itself, or the walk home?

07/24/2026

A horse’s behavior is often a conversation — we just have to learn how to listen. 🐴

This horse came to us with challenges that went beyond training. After identifying underlying issues, including kissing spine, we developed a rehabilitation training program focused on rebuilding confidence, comfort, and correct movement while working alongside his veterinarian and farrier.

One of the tools we’ve found incredibly valuable in this process is ground driving. Using a surcingle and two long reins allows us to develop balance, body awareness, relaxation, and correct responses without the added weight of a rider. It helps create a stronger foundation for future work under saddle while allowing the horse to understand the questions clearly.

At LHS Equine, we believe in developing the whole horse through thoughtful training, correct biomechanics, and a dressage-based approach. Every horse deserves to be understood, not just managed.

Serving horses and riders throughout Central Virginia, including Charlottesville, Culpeper, Orange, and Gordonsville.

07/20/2026

🐴 Horses have a way of bringing people together. 💜

For decades, horses have been at the center of our lives — teaching us, challenging us, and connecting us with incredible people along the way.

As LHS Equine continues to grow here in Virginia, we’re excited to connect with people near and far and build relationships within this amazing community.

Whether you ride, own horses, compete, train, run an equestrian business, or simply love horses — we’d love to meet you.

👇 Tell us about yourself:

📍 Where are you located?
🐴 What’s your connection to horses?
✨ What part of the horse world do you love most?

From the Virginia Piedmont and beyond, we’d love to hear your story. 🐎