IRON | Sessions — Horsemanship Essentials: Learn by Doing

Build trust, skill, and connection—from the ground up.

This IRON | Session takes us to the foothills of Agoura Hills, where we join Angie LoCascio at her Silver Lining Horsemanship Center to guide our guests through a hands-on afternoon designed to deepen your understanding of the horse-human connection.

Whether you’re brushing off the dust or starting from scratch, this is your chance to learn the basics—by doing them. From grooming and groundwork to core engagement in the saddle, you’ll gain practical tools and quiet confidence, all while learning to see the horse not as a machine, but a moving, thinking, feeling partner.

No lecture. No performance. Just experience—shared in motion, in dust, in stillness.

What You’ll Learn:

Grooming & Tacking Station

– Tools and techniques for a clean, healthy coat

– How to pick hooves safely and effectively

– Saddle pad placement to avoid soreness and slippage

– Proper bridling technique with calm, confident handling

Round Pen Station

– Groundwork to build respect and connection

– Reading horse body language and energy shifts

– Safe flag use for desensitization and communication

– How to disengage the hindquarters and back up with intention

Riding Arena Station

– How to mount correctly and safely

– Engaging your core for balance and fluidity

– Rein management, soft hands, and leading with your seat

– Basic obstacle skills: opening a gate, poles, weaving

– One-rein stop and emergency dismount techniques