Horsemanship Lessons
Our Approach
At Fitzwater Hilltop Farms, we take an educational, hands-on approach to horsemanship rooted in respect, connection, and safety. We believe there’s so much more to horses than just riding, they are partners, teachers, and companions.
Our goal is to provide a welcoming, supportive space where students can build confidence while learning how to properly care for and bond with horses, whether they are working with ours or their own.
Through our horsemanship sessions, students will learn:
- How to properly groom a horse
- How to confidently and safely catch a horse in the pasture
- How to read equine body language for safety and connection
- How to tack up correctly and understand different types of equipment
- How to walk, trot, and canter with control and poise
Additional offerings include:
- Obstacle course training
- Liberty work fundamentals
What sets us apart is the way we teach: approachable, thoughtful, and grounded in real-world application. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your connection with horses, our horsemanship program offers a meaningful path forward.
Horsemanship vs Riding
What’s the Difference?
Traditional riding lessons often focus mainly on time in the saddle. At Fitzwater Hilltop Farms, the horsemanship program takes a more well-rounded approach—teaching students to understand, care for, and connect with horses from the ground up. Lessons include grooming, catching, tacking, groundwork, and learning how to read a horse’s body language for safety and connection.
This approach reflects the way Angel was raised around horses—learning through hands-on care and observation long before riding was the focus. It’s a foundation that fosters not only better riding skills, but deeper trust, confidence, and respect between horse and human.