A community of riders that believe in a kinder more compassionate way of training horses

‘Stressful Rides’

Calm, Confident Training

classical horsemanship training focusing on correct horse biomechanics and training your own horse to be soft, responsive, willing and calm no matter the situation.

Classical Horsemanship offers horse training and riding lessons in the Fort Collins area, along with clinics taught both locally and internationally. Riders worldwide train with us through our online programs and virtual lessons.

About Us + Services

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    Riding Lessons

    Riders of all levels are welcome at Classical Horsemanship. Whatever your previous discpline you choose, or previous experience with riding lessons our lesson program can benefit your riding. Our lessons focus on riders having good harmonious seats & forming a clear language for communicating with horses.

    Want to ride with us? Click here to learn more!

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    What is Classical Training?

    Classical riding and the classical approach to horse training is based on a partnership between the rider and the horse. In good classical riding, a dance is formed between horse and rider, much like ballroom dancing.

    Rooted in French classical dressage, our approach builds harmony, balance, and a true partnership between horse and rider through gentle, horse-centered aids.

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    Working Student Program

    Interested in learning to teach riding and train horses? Can’t afford riding lessons? Then check out our working student program where you can work off lessons, learn to teach/train, or gain horse handling experience.

    Acceptance is based on current availability, please reach out and we will inform you of next steps based on what we can currently offer!

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    Horse Training

    Horses of any breed or age are welcome into our training program.

    We have experience starting young horses all the way to riding Grand Prix Level.

    Our specialty is in horses with soundness issues, behavior problems, or spookiness. We think all horses can become happy healthy equine companions and we love to bring out the beauty in each horse.

Not Local? Saddle Up Online!

You can learn directly with Megan Sorentino through our affordable online programs, bringing world-class instruction right to your own arena.

Harmony in Hand Online Training Course - $250

Harmony With Horse Membership - $20/Month

Experience harmony, no matter where you ride.

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From insightful articles to engaging podcasts, we share our approach to training, riding, and connecting with horses

work in hand training to improve horse balance and softness. Learn to train your own horse through classical work-in-hand.

Our Team

Joe and Megan Sorentino. Owners of Classical Horsemanship. Megan is a certified classical instructor helping riders train your own horses in classical dressage.

Joe Sorentino