Training & Lessons

Training
Forliano Farm at Quarry Valley in New Hope, PA is home to Jessica Forliano, John Lyons and USHJA Certified Trainer.  Jessica specializing in starting and training young horses, problem solving, Showing Hunters and Jumpers and teaching and training dedicated riders and their horses .
A $200 non-refundable deposit and a signed training contract is required to hold your horse's spot for training. Facilities include an 18 Stall barn with tack-up area and hot and cold water wash stall, Outdoor Arena, Indoor Arena, 60' Round Pen and  Trails. All training horses have a stall and are turned out daily individually. We feed hay and grain twice per day. All stalls are cleaned daily with fresh water available at all times.

All farrier or veterinary fees associated with the horse while in training are the responsibility of the equine-owner. Jessica typically has a waiting list for training, please book early!

ALL horses accepted into training must be up to date on all vaccinations, have a current coggins as required by all states, properly shod or trimmed, sound and in good health. A training contract/liability release and horse information page MUST be completed before training will begin.

Show Training - Including Intermediate and Finish Work

Jessica offers intermediate/finish work training for owners and horses looking beyond the basics, whether it be getting to the show ring or achieving better response from your horse. Jessica can help owners and horses learn more advanced exercises and maneuvers. Jessica requires a minimum of 30 days to begin teaching intermediate to advanced maneuvers. Many intermediate or advanced maneuvers often take several months to teach your horse to perfection.
  • Jumping for the young or green horse
  • Jumping for the well schooled horse
  • Use of the round pen for the English Performance Horse
  • Using shoulders to improve ground manners
  • Reverse arc circles
  • Elevating the shoulders
  • Keeping your horse between the reins
  • Controlling your speed in all gates
  • Collection
  • Picking up correct leads & simple or flying lead changes
  • Side-pass, Half Pass, Shoulder Fore, Haunches In
  • Advanced Shoulder control
  • Counter Canter
Lessons and Horse Showing
Forliano Farm has several well mannered and educated lesson horses for Beginner, intermediate and Advanced riders. Jessica develops riders for the Hunter, Equitation, Jumper rings for local thru National show circuits. Jessica emphasizes a solid foundation of equitation and proper training of the horse, no matter what ring you plan to show in. The students at Forliano Farm are welcoming and always excited to learn. We pride ourselves on being dedicated, yet always have enjoyable moments that last a lifetime.

Monthly Training

Full training includes 5-days of training per week as well as boad (hay and grain, stall cleaning and water). Lenth of stay at Foliano Farm at Quarry Valley depends on horse and what your goals are for your horse.

Please understand not all horses will learn at the same pace, some horses may learn at a slower or faster rate than others. When starting a horse under-saddle, working through a problem or training a horse for the show ring, Jessica teaches your horse some of the following things for a solid foundation.
  • Round Pen Work to Gain Your Horses Focus
  • Come to You Cue
  • Sacking Out & Spook In Place
  • Responsiveness to the Bridle
  • Hip & Shoulder Control on the Ground and in the Saddle
  • Proper Leading
  • Trailer Loading & Traveling
  • Standing still to be Saddled
  • Bridling calmly and willingly
  • Walk under Saddle
  • Trot under Saddle
  • Canter under Saddle
  • When Starting Horses: Canter (if time allows) under Saddle
  • Riding outside the arena (if time allows)

Problem Solving

Jessica offers problem solving for any age or discipline horse. A minimum of 30 days training is required for any issue to ensure the horse learns the resolution. Some horses may require more than 30 days to solve a problem. Jessica will discuss a training program that will suit your horse. Below are just a few of the issues Jessica works with:
  • Leading Issues
  • Rearing
  • Bucking
  • Striking, Biting
  •  In-Gate Issues
  • Trailer Loading
  • Rushing or refusing Jumps
  • Canter Leads
  • Shoulder control issues
  •  Rooting
  •  And Much More...
above: Bucky Free Lunging with Jessica Forliano, John Lyons Certified Trainer
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Ask Jessica about a specific Training Issue
and how she can help.