Services
From beginner to experienced…
My strength is in getting horses and riders fit and ready for the trail, from overcoming obstacles and finding comfort with your horse on the trail, to those preparing for endurance races, beginner to experienced.
If you are feeling the call to horses for the first time, or a rekindling of a passion dropped years ago, we will reintroduce you to horses through a lens of heart-based consent. Learning and reading horse body language is key to a relationship-driven approach to horsemanship. This can start with how to move around horses, grooming, tacking, leading, groundwork and an introduction to ridden work.
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In-house lessons and training $80/hour
In-house beginner lessons and or intro to being with horses/groundwork can can be ridden or unmounted $40/1/2 hour
Off-site lessons and training $80/hour plus roundtrip mileage $0.67/mile
Trail training and conditioning rides/conditioning rides $80/hour plus roundtrip mileage $0.67/mile
Lessons at private indoor arena in West Gardiner (in winter) $80/hr plus $25/hour for arena rental
In house training board $1,000/month includes shavings for run-in stall, paddock picked daily, turnout, hay and an average of 3 - 6 hours of training per week that can include the owner or not depending on the horse/rider. Owner supplies grain and supplements and covers all vet and farrier fees
Iron Ledge Farm policy is it that all riders renting Iron Ledge Farm horses must not exceed 185 lbs in rider weight for animal welfare purposes. However there is no weight limit for unmounted lessons or if you bring your own horse.
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Available starting October 2024: Mongolian Ger (yurt) booking. $150/night
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Now booking private and semi private sessions....
Introduction to trail riding and fitness for endurance riding.WORKSHOP: Introduction to horses - 1 hour: $50
Please get in touch if you would like to book a personalized retreat tailored specifically to where you are at in your horsemanship journey
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Public Speaking events where Jessie speaks about her experience training for and riding the Mongol Derby. Please get in touch if you would like to book her to come speak in your town!
January 12th - February 2nd, Jessie heads off to Patagonia, Argentina to participate in the Gaucho Derby Academy in preparation for the 2026 Gaucho Derby, check out here gofundme here if you want to support her next adventure!
Tuesday February 25th 6 pm New Gloucester Public Library
“I COULDN’T HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER PERSON TO CARE FOR AND WORK WITH MY HORSE. I’VE ALWAYS HAD PEACE OF MIND HE WAS IN GREAT HANDS AND EVEN THOUGH HE IS COMING HOME AND I AM EXCITED, I ALSO LOOK FORWARD TO HIM GAINING MORE MILES WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE IF WE ARE LUCKY ENOUGH! THANK YOU FOR THE PATIENT, KIND, AND THOUGHTFUL WORK YOU PUT INTO HIM.”
- Erica Saucier
Belgrade Maine, Owner of Bullseye, Off-the-Track Standardbred, Now Trailhorse
“Working with Jessie and the horses for over a year and a half has not just been an introduction to the joy of riding, but a beautiful practice of self regulation, co-regulation and celebration of an adventurous heart.”
- Clara Kazarov
Riding Retreat
Dates TBA…Stay Tuned…
Embark on an adventure that takes your riding to the next level and brings you into deeper connection with nature and horses. This trail riding and fitness retreat is designed for experienced riders ready to learn skills and conditioning needed for longer, more challenging rides. For a more personalized experience, private retreats are available upon request.
If you’re interested in booking, please contact me directly.
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3pm: Afternoon Welcome circle
Afternoon Activity: ground work connection, fit tack practice ride, riding position work, short trail ride in woods on farm
Dinner
Fire/ story telling
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6 am: Meditation, Mindfulness, visioning
Yoga and run/workout 7 am
Breakfast 8 am
Trailer out to Ride
Picnic Lunch on trail
Dinner
Fire & Storytelling
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6 am Meditation, Mindfulness, visioning
Yoga and run/workout 7 am
Breakfast 8 am
Trailer out to ride
Come home late lunch pack up/ending circle close around 3pm
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$1,000 includes lodging, meals, and horses
