Are you…

• Struggling to build a deeper connection with your horse?

• Craving more independence, confidence, & clarity in how you communicate?

• Frustrated with your horses’ lack of willingness to go forward?

• Tired of recurring behavioural patterns that keep you stuck & disconnected from your horse?

• Desiring to give your young horse a trauma-free & ethical foundation?

• Seeking progressive & horse-first solutions?

Welcome to The Riding Habit at DWF.

A new culture of horsemanship is here—rooted in grace, science, & true partnership over performance.

We’re calling in thoughtful, dedicated horse people who:

• Want to learn excellence through wisdom, not shortcuts.

• Believe in training that honours the horse’s voice.

• Are raising or riding young warmbloods with future sport or sale in mind.

• Value connection as much as competition.

For Riders Who Know There’s More.

• You’ve mastered the basics—& then some.
• You’ve produced rounds, clear or not, that others admire.
• But you know your riding—& your horse—are capable of more.
• You're not interested in quick fixes. You're after long-term mastery.
• You want refinement, nuance, & true willingness from your horse—not just submission.
• You're looking for that missing link that turns good into exceptional.

This is not another program. We do not offer horses for lessons. This is a highly specialized & personalized development atmosphere for existing partnerships. This new culture of horsemanship.

At DWF’s The Riding Habit, we work with high-caliber riders & young warmbloods to uncover what’s beyond achievement:
a willing horse, a balanced rider, & a training path defined by wisdom—not wear.

We offer elite development opportunities for:
• Riders looking to enhance feel, timing, & clarity at a high level.
• Athletes seeking to elevate sporthorses without drilling the joy out of them.
• Professionals who want to advance their prospects for the sport or market.
• Horsemen & horsewomen committed to craft, connection, & quality.

Fall 2025 Development Spaces Now Open.

We offer a limited number of spaces for our winter intake.

Each application is considered with care—based on alignment, intention, & availability.

If you’re ready to pursue partnership, clarity, & real progress—with a horse who is truly willing—then we invite you to apply.