offerings
All of our offerings are based firmly in the philosophies outlined in our about us. Peace for our horses and our clients is of the highest priority. We strive to be a zone of both emotional and physical safety, and participation in this mindset is paramount. It is our core belief that all of our interactions with horses are to be performed with devotion and humility. Removing the ego from horsemanship is critical. This means taking the “needy” energy out of daily activities like petting, grooming, and riding out of the equation. Honoring the sanctity of energy exchange is the backbone of the sanctuary we seek to build. All of the offerings listed on this page are built around these principals, and are best executed within this infrastructure. We honor our teachers (both human and equine) and our clients by communicating openly about our fulfillment through these programs. The goal for our interactions is not “fast progression” at the expense of the foundation. We understand that this approach isn’t for everyone, and we encourage communication as to your goals for your time with horses to determine if our approach is the one that best matches your expectations.
The “Peace Lease”
We invite those seeking connection, rejuvenation, and community to participate in this free-form, unmounted lease option. Horse experience is not required.
We are a space for those interested in the whole horse and the emotional wholeness they offer. Who appreciates horses as a sentient being, not something we’ve reduced to just another item on our to do list. We encourage and promote connection and love to guide you to a deeper relationship with horses, and usually yourself. This offering is $300/month and we have space in our program for you to come out and get one on one time with the individual horses and a qualified handler (especially at first, to help you with your interactions etc) with room for to grow and be able to work independently. We focus on both physiologic exercises and emotional ones to help work on important skills like emotional regulation. We have a wonderful community of women who are all similarly minded and work together to have a positive, peaceful community for ourselves and our horses. We invite you to take time for yourself to find peace with these incredible animals in the beautiful natural marshland where they're currently housed. Our program summarized is connection. Connection to ourselves, and extending that to connection to the horses, and connection to the land. We give respect and gratitude to our earth honored home, and we invite you to share this space and rediscover your most genuine self.
Off-Site Offerings:
Bucking Tradition offers services to the Prince George’s, Calvert, Northern St. Mary’s, and Anne Arundel Counties.
Off-Site Lessons: Lessons are offered at $100/lesson, with packages available at a discounted rate. Lessons may be mounted, unmounted, or some combination, depending on client’s preference.
Off-Site Training Rides: Training rides are offered at $100/session, with packages available at a discounted rate. Training rides are performed exclusively by Ashley Knapp of Bucking Tradition.
Off-Site Rehabilitative Services: Off-site Rehabilitative Services are offered at $100/session and include a writeup of services performed, physiological findings, as well as exercises or homework for subsequent sessions.
video review!
Bucking Tradition is excited to offer video reviews.
To book a video review, contact buckingtraditionlessons@gmail.com. Sessions are $50/review.
In order to submit for a video review, we ask that you include:
Between 2-3 ten minute video clips of a normal interaction.
A photo of your horse from each side, standing in their natural posture
A photo of your horse from the front, from the front legs up to the underside of the neck
You will receive: A detailed outline with between 2-4 points to focus on. You’ll receive exercises for both in and out of the saddle to support these changes.
A diagram of the noted areas of asymmetry in your horse, as well as postural exercises to begin improvement.
Additionally, you have up to three written correspondences for clarification and one fifteen minute follow up call one week later.
To ensure you’re providing the best video for review, please ensure:
Your phone is located in the center of your workspace
Zoom in as close as possible while maintaining video clarity and keeping yourself and your horse in frame
on-site lessons
Bucking Tradition has limited availability for in-person lessons at our Tracey’s Landing facility. Our lessons are tailored for adult enthusiasts looking to reintroduce themselves to horses, develop a solid foundation in the equestrian arts, and focus on the nuances and foundation of mounted and unmounted work. Our lessons are connection based and provide support for those who may be experiencing reticence or anxiety surrounding either a return to horses or the start of a new adventure as an adult!
Our Key Principals:
A tailored approach for each client. We focus on your comfort level and learning style and build a program to produce effective and lasting results
An immersive experience- we focus on every aspect of horse care and keeping. Learn about the way horses communicate, how to ensure their physical and emotional comfort, and how to facilitate a reciprocal relationship.
Riding for longevity- Learn to ride in a way that facilitates the long term health and comfort of your equine partner.
Rider fitness- Learn to utilize your core, free your hips, and interact with your own body in a way that teaches you empathetic and correct riding. It’s an incredible deep core workout!
Connect to nature- enjoy our serene and historic stables, allowing the time spent here to rejuvenate and replenish your mental health
