TIME TO ENJOY THE RIDE…with Training Sessions, Connection Sessions and Horsemanship Experiences!
When the partnership is strong between horse and human there is no limit to what can be achieved. Lucky Star Horsemanship provides FUN, easy-to-use, cost-effective learning opportunities that are geared to help horse and human enjoy the ride and perform at their best. Our lesson programs are done at YOUR facility and are very cost effective. Lessons are a great way for you and your horse to get solid instruction and focused attention to help you and your horse achieve your goals. Contact us today to schedule your Lesson!
NEW LUCKY STAR HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAMS
THE “EQUINE EXPERIENCE”: Held at our facility in Ocala, Florida and GEARED TOWARDS THE NOVICE or HORSE-CURIOUS Equine Enthusiast, this three (3) session (each session is roughly two-hours in length, depending on the human and their physical/mental abilities) program will REALLY immerse the human in “what it means to own and work with a horse! From catching the horse in the pasture, to grooming/tacking/basic care duties, to establishing a connection and using Collaborative Groundwork to create trust and finally the basics of Cooperative Riding to enrich communication and confidence. This program is for up to two humans in a session. Said humans must be 10+ years of age and have the ability to lift at least 25 pounds. This is a physical experience! Expect to get a little dirty and have lots of fun! This three (3) session package is just $600.00. This program as LIMITED AVAILABILITY so please contact us for scheduling.
COLABORATIVE GROUNDWORK MASTER CLASS: Starting June 1, 2025. Held at YOUR LOCATION or ours (you bring your horse) this four hour “master class” focuses on COLLABORATIVE GROUNDWORK that will enrich the connection, communication and performance of your horse/human team! Minimum: 4 participants. Maximum: 10 participants. Participants will need a good rope halter, a 12-15 foot lead line and (recommended) a training stick/string. Each participant also gets a free digital copy of “The 4 C’s of Horsemanship” booklet. For larger groups this Clinic can be broken into two sections. $125.00 per participant. $20.00 per auditor. Some travel fees and restrictions may apply. Contact us for details.
“GATEWAY TO LIBERTY- COLLABORATIVE GROUNDWORK”: Starting January 1, 2024. Held at YOUR LOCATION or ours (you bring your horse). Minimum: 4 Participants. Maximum: 10 Participants. FOUR (4) Hours in length. $225.00 per Participant. $20.00 per Auditor. GATEWAY TO LIBERTY is a clinic focusing on beginning the journey to performing Liberty work with your horse. Establishing Connection, Communication, Control and Confidence through Collaborative Groundwork and developing a series of Liberty maneuvers is the goal of this clinic. Each Participant also gets a free digital copy of “The Four C’s of Horsemanship” booklet. Some travel fees may apply. Restrictions may apply. Contact us for details.
DELUXE TRAINING SESSIONS: This is a ONE-ON-ONE 90 minute session with you and your horse at your facility. Groundwork and Riding skills will be focused on. Participants also get a copy of our Cooperative Horsemanship booklet. Depending on your location the Deluxe Training Session may run from $125.00 to $195.00. We offer a discounted FIVE (5) SESSION PACKAGE with a base price ranging from $600.00 to $950.00. Pricing on single sessions or packages will be based on the distance needed to reach you from our “home base” in Ocala, Florida.
EVALUATIONS: This is a service that evaluated the trainability and suitability of the horse as it pertains the goals and skills of the human (or family). This is a two (2) to three (3) hour session that utilizes Collaborative Groundwork, Cooperative Riding and Focused Instruction to determine an effective course of action. Evaluations are $250.00 (includes travel up to two hours away from Ocala, Florida). An enclosed/fenced area to safely work together (a round pen is ideal) is required. Please contact us for details and scheduling.
MIDWEEK and WEEKEND LESSONS, CLINICS, TRAINING and MORE!
LIMITED TRAINING SPACES AVAILABLE: : CURRENTLY ALL IN-HOUSE TRAINING SLOTS ARE FULL! Please contact us to get placed on a “Will Call” List. As soon as spaces free up you will be contacted. For more information on the Lucky Star Horsemanship In-House Training Program
FULL DAY and MULTI-DAY CLINICS: Our structured Clinics incorporate our Collaborative Groundwork and Cooperative Riding approaches to enrich the Connection, Communication, Control and Confidence shared between the Horse and the Human! The goal of every Clinic, no matter what the focus, is to strengthen the partnership and performance of the Human/Horse Team, no matter what discipline or style of riding they enjoy! All Clinic Participants receive a digital copy of our The Four C’s of Horsemanship booklet. Please visit the CLINICS section of this website for more information, Clinic Experience Focuses and pricing.
TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM: The Lucky Star Horsemanship TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM is idea for those Stables, Horse Rescues, Therapeutic Riding Centers, Trail Riding Facilities and other equine focused 0rganizations that rely on Team Members and Volunteers, with varied horse experience, to help keep the facility and program running smoothly. Our TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM covers a variety of topics such as Barn Operations, Safe Horse Handling, Basic Horse Training, Behavior Evaluation, Program Development/Management, Public Relations and more. Our TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM can be sculpted to fit the needs of each team and organization. Sessions can be formatted into two-day or multi-day experiences. Comes with a digital copy of our Lucky Star Horsemanship Team Training Booklet.
- TWO DAY: Key points include Barn Operations/Safety, Barn Operations/Team Dynamics, Safe Horse Handling, Basic Behavior Evaluation, Public Relations, and a Collaborative Groundwork/Basic Horse Training Clinic. 2 -12 Participants. $1300.00 per two-day experience, per group (travel fees applicable).
- MULTI DAY: Key points include Barn Operations/Safety, Barn Operations/Team Dynamics, Tack Evaluation/Maintenance, Safe Horse Handling, Basic Behavior Evaluation, Public Relations, Program Management, Marketing, and a Cooperative Horsemanship Clinic. Up to four consecutive days of training. 2 -12 Participants. $1600.00 per multi-day experience, per group (travel fees applicable).
To discuss a TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM for your Organization please contact Lucky Star Horsemanship at (845) 443-9688 or email us at luckystarhorsemanship@gmail.com.
To reserve your Deluxe Training Session, Horsemanship Experience or Clinic please contact Lucky Star Horsemanship at (845) 443-9688 or email us at luckystarhorsemanship@gmail.com.
We look forward to riding with you!
WHY WE DO “GROUNDWORK.”
The short answer is SAFETY! You can’t work with the horse if you are injured or dead.
The more involved answer is that by using groundwork as a FIRST STEP in your training program/communication development you can help the horse gain confidence in itself and in YOUR LEADERSHIP as you work on your feel and timing. Through the use of focused groundwork exercises you can gain better control of the horse’s body parts and the horse’s mind as you help it get prepared to work more effectively under saddle. Through the use of groundwork the Human can really get to know the Horse and all of its “signals” from how much pressure is needed to how it is feeling on any given day. Groundwork also allows for the safe introduction and training of new skills. It is MUCH easier to “advance and retreat” on the ground than it is under saddle. Safer too.
So, what if your horse is pretty well trained, confident and dialed in? Well, groundwork STILL is a great “pre-flight check” approach to seeing the horse’s mind, body and spirit on a given day as you take time to do a warm up! You can tell A LOT about the kind of ride or session you are going to have as you go through a ground work routine to warm up your horse. Again, this comes back to a “safety first” approach. It is also the responsible thing to do as the custodian of the horse. Just jumping on is both unwise and unfair.
Take the time and DO YOUR GROUNDWORK! You will be glad you invested the time and the focus in doing so because you have prepared yourself and your horse for success!
If you want to develop great ground manners, performance and connection with your horse contact Lucky Star Horsemanship to schedule a Lesson or Clinic and enjoy the partnership with your horse!
NEW POLICIES FOR 2025 – PLEASE READ!
Hello!
Can you believe it is already 2025! We hope that your Holiday Season was filled with joy and laughter and that the New Year brings serenity, prosperity and health!
If you have been following along you may now that Lucky Star Horsemanship relocated its operations to Florida. The previous year was certainly filled with many changes and challenges to say the least. This is what Life leads us all to. So we saddle up, keep our eyes on the trail and do our best to enjoy the ride.
Some of the programs that have been in our stable have been modified or removed in order for Lucky Star Horsemanship to adapt to the the demands of the business. New programs will be offered as we move into 2025 too so keep checking back.
CLINIC HOSTS – MINIMUM PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS: Clinic Hosts are required to assist in the recruitment of Clinic Participants and to meet the Clinic Minimum Participant numbers as agreed upon. L.S.H. will provide all marketing materials (flyers) and a Facebook Event Page link, as well as promotions on various related social media forums. Clinic hosts are required to do the same. If the Clinic Minimum is not met two weeks prior to the Clinic Experience date, the Clinic will be rescheduled, or canceled.
CLINIC REGISTRATION DEADLINES: All scheduled Clinic Experiences will have a registration deadline, usually two weeks prior to the Clinic Experience date. Once the deadline is passed the Clinic is closed to reservations. Sorry no exceptions.
CLINIC DEPOSITS: All deposits are non-refundable. Sorry no exceptions.
We look forward to an amazing 2025 and many adventures will all of you!
Thanks
Michael
Lucky Star Horsemanship 