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Back to the Basics Training Program Groundwork is where we make a soft, supple & responsive horse. It’s the foundation to all disciplines My second love is barrel racing and gymkhana.

My teaching program is based on years of experience with various trainers, training techniques and of course, trial and error. As a young rider I always thought it was best to hop on the horse and work out the problems from their backs. Now, as I have gotten older, gained more experience and hopefully am wiser, I am a firm believer in going back to the ground work. It's best to make sure the ground work is solid, and then continue on from there. Most of what we want to accomplish, we can accomplish from the ground. With the proper equipment and methods, you can have your horse working with beautiful collection, before ever getting on him. I believe in allowing the horse some time to teach himself, rather than having a rider fighting with him on his back. I love the horses, I love teaching, I want people to learn, build confidence and most of all, enjoy their horses! With all that being said, my core discipline is English, mainly hunters, equitation and under saddle and over fences. I love to haul to events and coach my teams to success. My personal goal is to have a show horse for myself in the next season to ride and have some fun with as well. We are never too old to start or to continue what our heart desires. Let’s make it happen! Hope to hear from you soon!

08/10/2026

Ranch Riding is for everyone... yes, even your TB! 🤠
It's easy to see why Ranch Riding has become one of the fastest-growing disciplines in the horse world. At its core, it encourages horses to move naturally, confidently, and willingly while developing the skills needed to handle everyday situations.
From smooth transitions and purposeful patterns to navigating trail obstacles, Ranch Riding builds a horse that is relaxed, responsive, and mentally engaged. The result? A more confident, capable, and well-rounded partner.
And here's the best part - you don't need to own a "ranch horse" to enjoy the benefits. Warmbloods, Arabians,mustangs, Morgans, Quarter Horses... every breed can gain valuable experience from Ranch Riding. It's a fun, practical way to improve your horse's rideability while strengthening your partnership along the way.
No matter what breed you ride, Ranch Riding has something to offer.

PM me if you want to learn more.

Some pics from our successful gymkhana. Waiting on more! We had 2 day end high point winners! Joining forces with Silver...
07/20/2026

Some pics from our successful gymkhana. Waiting on more! We had 2 day end high point winners! Joining forces with Silver Lining Horsemanship has been the best decision I’ve made in a long time. Thank you Angie LoCascio for trusting me with your horses and clients🙏

05/27/2026

ISO a small horse or large pony, to lease for 6-7 months. Gelding preferred, quiet for little kids to do pony rides on. Mainly going to be a companion to the other horse until the permanent resident arrives. If this is a tall ask, then open to buying same type of horse, older ok. Show me what you have

04/29/2026

Stepped out of my comfort zone and took my first ranch riding lesson yesterday with Angie LoCascio. I have never ridden one handed, and I suck at it! Goals are to get to the June show for ETI Corral 37. Thanks Ang for your patience. You truly are the best western trainer!

04/23/2026

I'm organizing a workshop on horse stretching and light bodywork. Is anyone interested in learning how to keep their horse comfortable and performing at its best?

04/22/2026

Our next gymkhana is May 16th. Come support our team! If you’d like to join the fun, let’s bring your horse and test your skills. Contact myself or Angie for fees and details. Excited to grow our team and watch our current team get faster and faster!

First gymkhana under their belt! Our little SLR team represented well. Horses were rock stars and so were the girls. I l...
04/19/2026

First gymkhana under their belt! Our little SLR team represented well. Horses were rock stars and so were the girls. I love teaming up with and . Looking forward to a great season. Want to give a shout out to . The ground is so much improved! Now we can bring on the speed!

We have a gymkhana team forming, who wants to try their hand at ranch horse???
01/16/2026

We have a gymkhana team forming, who wants to try their hand at ranch horse???

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