Welcome to Autumn Equine
Welcome to Autumn Equine! This program is designed for horse lovers seeking a deeper relationship with horses than traditional horseback riding programs allow.
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The story of the horse is the story of us. Our paths have been not only intertwined but dependent on each other for most, if not all, of human history. While the role of the horse has changed in society throughout time, our paths have not diverged. By spending time with horses and building relationships with them, we fill the soul level need for the horse human relationship.
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Working with horses requires that we work on ourselves. Through good work with horses we evolve as people, becoming more honest, loving, and centered versions of ourselves.
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Modern times and commercialism have taken the heart out of the horse-human relationship, and we aim to change that. Through consistent riding opportunities, educational events, workshops, and more, we journey through the world of the horse. Horses are silly, curious, loving, expressive, and extremely smart! We want to share the full experience of the horse with you.
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Our horses thrive in relationships. So do we. We need each other.
Membership
We offer two tiers of membership to accommodate horse lovers.
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Horse Lover's Riding Lease & Membership:
-2x per week riding
-Monthly groundwork/ ground learning nights
-Access to all training videos, live and online workshops
- 50% off lessons
-Unstructured time around the horses
-Online scheduling calendar and chat group
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Horse Lover's Education Membership:
-Monthly groundwork/ ground learning nights
-Access to all training videos
-Live and online monthly workshops
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Lessons
Everything we do is designed to center the relationship with the horse.Therefore, we offer discounted riding lessons to our Riding Lease members.
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Riding lessons are available to the general public and priecd appropriately a rate of $100/hr with a minimum of 2 hours per lesson. We only use species appropriate, science backed practices. Our trainer has been working with people and horses in the industry for nearly 2 decades and offers a higher level experience than the majority of trainers. A full profile can be found below. To book a lesson, click the link below.
Meet Our Trainer: Autumn Kushner
About
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I am a teacher who has spent more than fifteen years helping people and horses understand one another through clearer movement, calmer minds, and honest communication. My approach grows out of both science and lived experience. I hold degrees in psychology and in physics and physiology sciences, along with a master’s degree in equine behavior. I also bring a background in physical therapy and corrective exercise, which allows me to look at both species through the lens of posture, balance, comfort, and the way the body expresses emotion. In terms of my equine experience journey, I have taught in everything from competitive jumping programs to classical dressage, positive reinforcement, and trail sports. I am a dressage and trail sports judge.
I write course curriculum for Equine International, an equine research group, and founded the Equine Museum of Science and Art, a project dedicated to making equine science approachable and engaging for a wider audience. I have also taught horse based workshops for Adidas that focus on communication, presence, and the way humans move and relate when given the chance to learn from horses. My interest has always been in both sides of the partnership. I care about how humans think, feel, and navigate their own lives just as much as I care about how horses do.
Teaching is not something I take lightly. I stay a student myself because I believe good teaching requires humility, curiosity, and constant practice. When I teach, I want people to feel safe, supported, and challenged in the best ways, and I want horses to feel that their voice and experience matter.
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My work is shaped by humanitarian values, a belief in the importance of education and small business, and a commitment to environmental awareness. Everything I build is meant to create better outcomes for horses, deeper understanding for humans, and more thoughtful communities around both.
Meet our horses!
We have 5 amazing, kind, and safe lesson horses of all sizes and skill. They love spending time with students!
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Book a Service
1 hr
100 US dollars
2 hr
200 US dollars
Merchandise
Support our business and local equestrian access by purchasing something from our shop! 100% of proceeds go into our Horses Are for Everyone Fund to bring horse lovers undergoing financial struggles discounted lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have not ridden with your program before. What can I expect?
This program is run a little differently than your average barn. This program focuses on one change at a time, creating space for steady and lasting progress. We start with talking about the nature of the horse, and the opportunities we have for partnership with them. Then we move forward into safe handling, setting up boundaries for success, energy regulation, posture, and biomechanical consistency.
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We offer one hour lessons only to our lease students. All other lessons are required to be 2 hours long to build in the understanding and skill that only time can create.
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Our lessons are very open ended. We tend to work with the needs of the student and horse pair instead of a strict agenda. Every human and every horse learns and communicates differently, and we need to leave space for that. There are a lot of right ways to do something, and only a few wrong ways. If you are not hurting yourself or the horse, we can work with what works for you. Through education, experimentation, and exploration, we will find the communication style that is most effective.
How do I get started?
Email us to inquire about a membership or sign up for a 2 hour lesson to meet in person! We will have plenty of time to ride, but also to get to know the trainer and the horses without overwhelm. Having enough time to create a safe and friendly first experience will set you up for success.
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You will need closed toed shoes, weather appropriate attire, and a helmet. While we offer several school helmets, students are encouraged to buy their own head gear that fits their own head comfortably.
Who is this program for?
This program is for horse lovers from all backgrounds. We have upper level riders, and first time riders. Our youngest student was 4, our oldest was 91. While we are not a therapeutic riding program of any sort, we accept people from any spectrum into the program.
What is your cancellation policy?
Payment is due at the time of booking. When you pay, you are paying for booked time with a professional service, whether you utilize that time or not. We offer no refunds outside of inclement weather. We do offer several open groundwork and ride nights per month that a student may attend for make up if they missed their normal lesson spot.
Do you have a rider weight limit?
Because we have gigantic horses, we do not have a weight limit. However, riders must be able to get up and down off of the horse on their own using a reasonable mounting block accommodation to ride.
What specialties and disciplines are taught?
We focus on classical riding mechanics and a comprehensive equine education. Most students gain experience with the foundations of dressage, trail sports, low level jumping, and more.
Do you do therapeutic riding?
We are not a therapeutic riding establishment. However, we are inclusive. All people from all backgrounds are welcome here. We may not be able to accommodate riding for all, but we will find everyone an opportunity to love on horses.
Where are you located? I want to drop by.
We are a private facility at a private residence. For that reason, we do not allow drop ins. That is also why you will not find the address located on the website. Please send us an email and set up a time to come chat in person.
Get in Touch
Email: AKuEquine@gmail.com
Text: (512)423-6434
Email or text are the best ways to get ahold of us! Due to the nature of the program, we cannot answer calls regularly.
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Any non-emergency texts or emails will be returned within our regular working hours.