The Lucky Ones...
A Riding Program for Mothers & Daughters

When my daughter started riding horses I expected that I would be relegated to the sidelines just like any other sport your child participates in. Instead, I started riding with her, and the connection, relationship, and mutual respect that unfolded has become the basis of our relationship for over 15 years. When I think about why my daughter and I have such a close relationship, how we navigated the awkward tween and teen years, and the gift that our closeness is in my life, I know I have horses to thank. I simply feel lucky.

I believe every mother-daughter relationship can benefit from some time spent together in the presence of horses. The opportunity to connect over something that is either new to both of you, or perhaps to return to something you both loved in the past, is priceless. The cultivated time this program creates for you to be together, not just as parent and child, but as learners, is something you will cherish. Whether you're a mom introducing your daughter to the world of horses or a pair reconnecting over a shared childhood love, this program invites you both into a gentle, joyful, and confidence-building journey.

Each week, you and your daughter will spend intentional time together—on the ground and in the saddle—learning about horsemanship, strengthening your communication, and experiencing the powerful partnership that comes from working with horses.

This is not a competition-focused experience; it's a heart-forward opportunity to build a bond that goes far beyond the arena.

What This Program Includes:

6 weekly private riding lessons for you and your daughter. You should plan to spend about 2 hours together at the barn. This includes time for grooming, tacking, and a 45 minutes lesson, as well as spending time with your horse after your lesson.
Lessons that focus on horsemanship, including grooming, tacking, and groundwork
A keepsake photo with your horses
A shared journal packet
One or more facilitated trail rides

What You'll leave with:

A deeper understanding of your relationship with one another
Shared memories of your time with the horses
New confidence as you learn how to interact with these majestic beings
A sense of strength and purpose in your shared time together
A connection to a barn community that truly welcomes families

Who This Program is For:

Kids ages 8 to 88!
No prior riding experience needed—just curiosity and connection.
Any mother/daughter/aunt/niece/mentor/mentee (you get the idea...we're open to all!)

Program Dates:

Dates are flexible, so we can determine what works best for your schedule each week! If you have a vacation planned we can accommodate a make-up session (or two!) as well.

What People Are Saying:

“My daughter and I were both new to riding. Sharing this journey brought us closer in ways I didn’t expect. The horses, the setting, the people—it’s magic.” L. Smith

"I am not sure my daughter and I would have survived her teenage years if we hadn't had this experience. Doing this program together led us to a shared love of horses and now we spend a lot of time at the barn and riding together. It has been a game changer for us!" - H. Hines

"Watching my daughter's confidence grow each week was amazing. She is shy and usually takes a while to warm up to new things. Not the horses! They created a new portal for our relationship and I will forever be grateful." - S. O'Malley

Program Cost:

The cost of the program is $875.

How Do I Sign Up:

This program runs year-round. To sign-up please email schmccusker@gmail.com or text (513)206-3578

The Legacy Riders...

Getting Back in the Saddle

A program for horse lovers coming home to the barn.

You never forget the feeling.

The smell of leather, shavings, and hay.

The steady breath of a trusted horse, the quiet rhythm of grooming after a ride.

If you grew up riding and life pulled you away, you’re not alone—and it’s not too late.

The Legacy Riders is a gentle re-entry program designed for adults who once lived and breathed horses, and now feel the pull to return—on their own terms. This is not about ribbons or rankings. It’s about rediscovering the joy, connection, and confidence that horses brought you all those years ago.

We are a supportive, judgment-free barn where you’re never “too old” or “too out of shape” to begin again. We offer thoughtfully-paced riding tailored to your experience and comfort so you can rebuild skills and muscle-memory, with grace and laughter. We offer a community of like-minded riders who understand what it means to come back home to horses

Whether it’s been five years or forty-five years, you still belong in the saddle.

Let this next chapter with horses be softer, slower, and deeply fulfilling.

Join The Legacy Riders—because once a horse person, always a horse person.

What This Program Includes:

6 weekly private riding lessons. You should plan to spend about 2 hours together at the barn. This includes time for grooming, tacking, and a 45 minutes lesson, as well as spending time with your horse after your lesson.
Lessons that focus on horsemanship, including grooming, tacking, and groundwork
A keepsake photo with the horse of your choice
A reflective journal packet
One or more facilitated trail rides
One-on-one help, support, and training so that you feel safe, comfortable and supported

What You'll leave with:

Refreshed muscles and new skills
New confidence as you re-integrate these majestic beings back into your life
A reminder of what brought you to horses in the first place
New mindfulness and mindset skills
A connection to a barn community that truly welcomes families

Who This Program is For:

Anyone at any age who is looking to return to horses

Program Dates:

Dates are flexible, so we can determine what works best for your schedule each week! If you have a vacation planned we can accommodate a make-up session (or two!) as well.

What People Are Saying:

"Coming back to riding after 18 years away was intimidating—but this program made it feel like coming home. The horses were kind, the people were welcoming, and I never once felt judged for needing to take things slow. I found a piece of myself I didn't realize I'd lost." — Laura M., Legacy Rider

"I used to compete as a teen, but life, kids, and a career took over. The Legacy Riders gave me permission to ride for the love of it—not for points or ribbons. Now, every week, I get to breathe, connect, and remember who I am around horses." — Sarah T., Legacy Rider

"I was worried I’d forgotten everything. Turns out, muscle memory is real—and so is horse magic. The instructors were so patient, and the atmosphere is relaxed and joyful. This program truly gave me my confidence back." — Michael R., Legacy Rider

"I cried the first time I put my foot in the stirrup again. It was like no time had passed. The Legacy Riders isn’t just a program—it’s a healing experience. And it’s full of people just like me who never stopped loving horses." — Diana L., Legacy Rider

"What surprised me the most was how this became more than just riding. It’s become a part of my self-care. Grooming, quiet barn time, and trail rides have brought me peace I didn’t know I needed." — Karen D., Legacy Rider