A rider standing upright on a dark horse in the arena, one arm raised, demonstrating balance

The rider

Objectives for the rider.

An independent seat, and the understanding to use it.

Basic horsemanship and horse care

Handling, feeding, shoeing, saddle and equipment fitting: the horse's wellbeing comes first.

Groundwork and safety

Safe, clear handling on the ground before anything is asked under saddle.

Lunge lessons

To develop refinement and proper equitation, core strength and balance: an independent seat.

An advanced partnership

Progressing each student and their horse from the beginning stages of riding to an advanced partnership.

Competition preparation

Rider and horse competition preparation, for those who choose it.

Consultation

Horse management and ranch planning.

Objectives for the horse

Line drawing of three rider seat positions showing balance over the feet

The rider's seat

Anatomical drawing of horse and rider skeletons showing weight distribution

“On the bulletin board of Shaw's Tack Shop was Tressa Boulden's card, “Traditional Riding, Lunge Lessons for an independent seat.” My journey began and I started lunge lessons with Tressa as an absolute beginner.”

Iris Rogers

“She is able to develop both horse and rider in a clear and concise, and consistent manner into a harmonious picture.”

Andrea Lemus

“She has helped me be more balanced and adaptable to my horse and as a result my horse is moving better and is progressing in strength and confidence in me as his rider.”

Anne Shaw

Your riding

Start with a lunge lesson, or a note.

Tell Tressa where you are in your riding and what you would like to change.

Reply by email A conversation before booking Riders anywhere

Or email bouldendressage@gmail.com