SERVICES
Open to all non-gaited breeds and all temperaments. Riders of all ages and abilities with a love for the horse are welcome.
Serving the Seacoast, Southern, and Lakes Regions of NH
STARTING/RE-STARTING
In-Hand and Under Saddle
From the introduction to groundwork and saddling to to first few rides. Pricing available upon inquiry.
TRAINING/RIDING
All non-gaited breeds, dressage, eventing, hunters, jumpers, equitation, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, gymkhana and more. Happy to help with hot, quirky horses of all ages, as well as rehab projects, fine-tuning schoolmasters, and more. Includes grooming/tacking for horse before and after riding. Dressage training pyramid is utilized as the basis of all rides. Lunging and groundwork available at a lower rate.
PRIVATE LESSONS
From lead line to advanced intermediate riders.
First lesson will be approximately 1 hour. All other lessons last for of a duration of 45 minutes. Beginner lessons include tacking and grooming prior to riding.
Private Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, and Group.
PHILOSOPHY & ASPIRATIONS
Passion and Education
Ryann believes in creating a program that works for each individual horse and rider to achieve their personal goals. The basis of all riding is trust, relaxation, and confidence, which is taught to all of her clients, no matter their level of riding. She believes in using a balance of equine psychology and biomechanics to develop a sound and happy athlete in each individual equine. She strongly believes in riding the horse in accordance with its individual well-being. Ryann is a kind instructor who will match your level of intensity and build your confidence. Each lesson and training program is unique to horse and rider by tailoring her training style to suit each individual and aid them in achieving their goals.
Ryann is working towards finding a facility to offer training, rehab and sales board within the next few years. She will continue teaching across Southern New Hampshire while boarding and training in house.
In 2024, Ryann plans to achieve scores towards her USDF Silver Medal and begin developing an upper-level eventing prospect by 2026.
However, horses are known to cause a change of plans!
ABOUT RYANN
Love the horse first
Ryann Lacagnina fell in love with horses at a young age. After her first lesson at 5 years old, she was instantly hooked. By the time Ryann was 10 years old, she was working off lessons at a local Hunter/Jumper facility. For 5 years she was a working student, putting in long days over the summer, school breaks, and weekends. She was eventually promoted to assistant barn manager of the 50+ horse lesson, boarding, and show facility, which included acting as manager on her days off and training up to 7 working students . She gained invaluable knowledge and experience through reading, auditing clinics and shadowing her instructors. Ryann spent her freshman year of college at Delaware Valley University before transferring to the University of New Hampshire in 2018.
She graduated with a B.S. in Equine Industry and Management, and Recreation Management and Policy: Program and Event Management, with a Business Administration emphasis.
Ryann started Ryann Alexandra Equestrian in August 2021, while working part time as a Marketing, PR, and Social Media Communications Manager for Shires Equestrian. She now works as an Event Planner while not at the barn. This allows her to be ethical about her training practices, as the additional income removes the need to rely on equine activities for profit.​Ryann's passion and dedication to learning truly sets her apart from her peers. She is incredibly well-rounded and genuinely loves to share her passion and education with others.
Ryann has ridden and cliniced with many trainers, including but not limited to:
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Danish Olympian Lars Peterson
Irish Olympian Eric Horgan
American Olympian and Female Jockey Kathryn Kusner
American Olympian Bent Jensen
USDF Gold Medalist Meagan Davis
Event Rider Sharon Santandra
British FEI Rider and Trainer Stephen Hayes
USDF Silver Medalist Jill Dumont
USDF Silver Medalist and USDF "L" Graduate with Distinction Allison King
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Personal Achievements:
2019 Intercollegiate Dressage Association Lower Training National Champion
2019 IDA National High Point Rider
2019 Training Level Young Rider East Coast Riders Cup Champion
2019 Centerline Events 3rd Place First Level Open Division
2021 Beland Farm Fall Rated Dressage Show High Point Rider at Second Level
USDF Learning Certificate 2022
“People rarely succeed unless they are having fun in what they are doing.”
Dale Carnegie
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