20/20 Horsemanship

Lily is modeling her good looks, new bridle and a partial clip.

Live on TV THIS AFTERNOON!

20/20 Horsemanship updated their business hours.

20/20 Horsemanship updated their business hours.

You know you’ve done a good job with campers when you tell them they are running out of time, need to speed things up. And they BEG you to let them finish scrubbing water buckets. Parents, reread that! Yes, you read correctly. I could not be prouder of these girls! A pleasure to take on as new students. And I think I see future show team kids there…..

Camp could not have gone better this year. We met terrific families, many of which will be joining TEAM 20/20!

Welcome to 20/20 Horsemanship: A New Horse Riding School in Leesburg

20/20 HORSEMANSHIP SUMMER CAMP!

Join us for fun during the following weeks of summer:

June 21-25
June 28-July 2
July 12-16

July 19-23 20/20 STUDENTS ONLY

August 2-6 and 9-13

August 16-20 20/20 STUDENTS ONLY

August 23-27

Cost: $400/week

Ages 6 and up.

Hours: 9am-1pm before and after care available upon request.

A deposit of 50% is required with camp registration. Deposit is non refundable. Camp will have no more than 8 campers. A certified riding instructor will be leading the mounted lessons.

CAMPERS WILL ENJOY:

grooming
tacking up, tack cleaning and parts of tack
stable management, pasture management
breeds, colors, markings
medical and emergency preparedness
anatomy
riding, exploring different riding styles
Pony painting
Show ring ready/grooming to win
Bathing ponies
Unmounted games with ponies (Liberty)
Natural horsemanship techniques

Campers need to bring lunch, a water bottle, cooling towel and wear sunscreen. Breeches or riding tights or long pants are required.
NO SHORTS OR SANDALS ALLOWED IN THE BARN.

39802 Thomas Mill Rd.
Leesburg, VA. 20175
703-973-0780
www.2020horsemanship.com

Welcome to 20/20 Horsemanship: A New Horse Riding School in Leesburg We are proud to announce our arrival at the facility on Thomas Mill Rd. in Leesburg VA. Horseback Riding lessons have begun!

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For those interested in summer camp, we have space left!

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Summer camp is here!
June 28-July 1

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Aug.2-6

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Aug.9-13

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Aug.23-27

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Each week is limited in numbers, don’t delay!

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INJURED HORSE FOUND ON EVERGREEN MILLS RD.

Animal control has been called. Horse was hit by a car.

Please help find owner!

Effective immediately:

If you are NOT taking a lesson please DO NOT enter the barn. We are reducing the number of people coming in and out in order to keep everyone as safe as possible.

We have several bottles of hand sanitizer in the barn and in the bathroom. Please sanitize your hands when entering the barn and before leaving.
If you or someone in your family have any cold like symptoms please do not come to the barn.

We thank you for understanding and hope everyone stays safe and healthy during these trying times.

TEAM 20/20 horses, ponies & Loretta

We had an amazing summer at 20/20!
5 weeks of camp were great, fun was had by all.
Thank you to our camp helpers

Bianca
Elena
Nicola
Riley
Margaret Mulderry

20/20 Horsemanship

Getting ready for summer? Our camps ARE ON!

June 22-26
July 13-17
July 20-24
August 10-14
August 17-21

Ages 6-13

Bring a water bottle, we will refill it! Bring lunch and a cooling towel. Wear sunscreen!

Reserve ASAP or the space will be gone.

$350/week
$50 discount for a sibling

8 campers in each session. 3 adults and 3 experienced students helpers.

All horse all week.
Riding, grooming for shows, emergency medicine, stable management, new horse owner course, exploring different disciplines, jump course designing, tack cleaning, parts of bridle, putting bridles together, saddle fitting, how and why to put on horse boots, anatomy, pony painting and more!

50% deposit for July and August due July 1 and August 1.

Openings remain for two weeks in July horse camp!
July 13-17
20-24

9am-2pm
Bring lunch a water bottle and a cooling towel.

Getting ready for summer? Our camps ARE ON!

June 22-26
July 13-17
July 20-24
August 10-14
August 17-21

Ages 6-13

Bring a water bottle, we will refill it! Bring lunch and a cooling towel. Wear sunscreen!

Reserve ASAP or the space will be gone.

$350/week
$50 discount for a sibling

8 campers in each session. 3 adults and 3 experienced students helpers.

All horse all week.
Riding, grooming for shows, emergency medicine, stable management, new horse owner course, exploring different disciplines, jump course designing, tack cleaning, parts of bridle, putting bridles together, saddle fitting, how and why to put on horse boots, anatomy, pony painting and more!

50% deposit for July and August due July 1 and August 1.

Here at 20/20 we teach what is called. Balanced Seat. In scarier terms we could call it dressage. Since I love teaching beginners, I go with Balanced Seat.😉

➡️It simply means you’re sitting up straight, no arch in your back, head up looking ahead, with hips and legs hanging directly under you.

☑️The goal is for you to learn to create muscle memory so those legs stay there. They are a base of support when, not if, something unexpected happens.

☑️One of my goals as a trainer is for my students to become independent. They learn to adjust stirrup leathers from the back of the horse, and tighten the girth.

🟢Students learn how things are supposed to feel so that when it doesn’t feel that way they know to change it.
I do not desire to create riders who are always dependent on me. Your riding improves so much when you learn to ride with feel.

Recommended reading: Ray Hunt’s
‘True Horsemanship through feel’

The Chronicle Of The Horse

In honor of what would’ve been the 2020 World Cup Finals this week and for #ThrowbackThursday, we’re revisiting the 2005 Dressage Final and Brentina and Debbie McDonald’s memorable freestyle, a compilation of 1970s hits such as the Commodores’ “Brick House” and Aretha Franklin’s “Respect.” Said McDonald at the time, “I also want this freestyle to be fun for the audience. And if they know a little about Brentina’s [competitive] history, I hope they can see the humor in my musical choice.”

Another question for you all....
Anyone interested in purchasing trail rides on the W & OD in Leesburg? We have easy access...

In an effort to help others during our stay at home order, we at 20/20 Horsemanship are wondering....

How many of you do not own your own horse?
If you don’t own or lease, do you currently ride?

Please leave comments!

If you don’t ride, is there anything we can do to help you increase your horsey knowledge?

Are you interested in learning by watching videos? What kinds of horse related topics are you interested in learning about?

We are putting together several e-courses and would like input from riders and NON riders, owners and non owners. I for one am always learning, and love to read and watch videos to expand my knowledge.

Thank you for sharing!

We offer riding and horsemanship lessons for all ages and abilities.

Our most popular monthly package of services includes 4 riding lessons and 1 unmounted Horsemanship class (soon to be held online). Monthly cost is $300, monthly recurring memberships are $260.

Subscribing Members receive bonuses of:

1.Private student only Facebook group
2.Goal setting worksheet and coaching
3.Admittance into the Hemet Cover Club (students are awarded a different colored helmet cover for each new level achieved.)
4.Opportunity to hack or trail ride with Loretta. (Depending on abilities)
5. Opportunities to use a school horse in a show or ride off property.
6. Awards are given to students who keep a logbook of hours ridden, when determined # of hours are achieved.

Please PM for details.
Best wishes to all.

We would like everyone to know that during this COVID19 crisis, 20/20 Horsemanship is open. The governor has told us that our industry is essential, in that our horses rely on us to feed and care for them daily. Some VA lawyers are stating that includes riding and exercise, to maintain the health, physical & mental well being of the animals.

My daughter and myself are the ONLY employees. We are only traveling to the barn and home. We do NOT HAVE BOARDERS. We are a very small, private riding lesson facility. When you come for a PRIVATE lesson during this time, there will be no more than 5 people at the barn. We are disinfecting tools, doorknobs and equipment etc...

This is a hard time for everyone. Being outside, getting fresh air, and exercise with a horse can offer you a much needed mental break. We invite you to continue your private lessons, or give us a shout if you’d like to begin.

Additionally, we are putting together an e-learning set of courses. We are excited to offer this and it will be free to current students. Please keep an eye open for it!

Thank you everyone.

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