Equetec is an educational center that specializes in customizing action plans for improving the effectiveness of horse–rider interaction.
Ginger Long is a Dressage and Combined Training; horse trainer, riding instructor, coach, behavioral and movement specialist.
Our multidisciplinary approach offers riders a unique opportunity for working through problems that have been resistant to conventional solutions.
Equetec provides riders with learning opportunities and facilitate programs specific to each individual’s goals and abilities for optimal performance and longevity. The harmonious, systematic development of each team is our goal. We strive for fun and a supportive team environment.
Equetec resides at LongHaven Farm, owned by Ginger and Gary Long in Prospect Hill, NC.
LongHaven Farm is a private rehabilitation and training facility that helps horses and riders develop successful training programs. We are primarily a training facility and learning center. We run our schedules around the horses’ routines and best structure for overall program success. This is our home and you are a part of our community.
Ginger Long, LHF Riding School and Ashley Rumple provide individuals that want to learn about the whole horse, the opportunity to do so. We have excellent equine teachers that are available to help make you into the effective, versatile, and competent rider you have always wanted to be. We specialize in meeting the individual where they are in their personal riding journey and giving them the tools and knowledge to attain their desired goals and outcomes. We emphasize safety, horsemanship, and understanding so that horse and rider can find harmony with one another.
Ginger Long is certified by the esteemed, British Horse Society, at Wellington Riding in Basingstoke, England. Ginger teaches balanced seat lessons and horse behavioral principles by instructing in a whole horse, multi-disciplinary approach.
Knees on nose
Ginger on Bugaboo
Love miss Avie 🙂
Linda on Kestrel
I love this view
Gymanstics and Conditioning
Ginger and Ashley
This was a twisty stadium round
Medal chapions!
Mr. Finny and Susan!
🧡 Our ZOE Module helps people experience: Positive interactions and Release Positive Results for Confidence and Trust. ~~~~Today we celebrate embracing the moment~~~of FEAR~~, even when there are tears. Crying for periods of time while working through things, releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, otherwise known as endorphins.
These feel-good chemicals can help ease both physical and emotional pain. Once the endorphins are released, your body may go into somewhat of a numb stage. Oxytocin can give you a sense of calm or well-being. “Embracing a moment of fear” means to consciously acknowledge and accept the feeling of fear in a given situation, rather than trying to avoid or suppress it, viewing it as an opportunity for personal growth and understanding, even though it might feel uncomfortable in the moment; essentially, using fear as a signal to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Key aspects of embracing fear: ZIPPER and Lean IN to grow taller as you move toward your desired result from the moment of questioning, have an answer or action READY. Often readiness can help with coping by having a plan ready to enable action instead of withdrawing. Grow towards light, love and courageous meeting of fear with determination and positive intention.
Acknowledging the fear: Recognizing that you are feeling afraid without judgment.
Not letting fear control you: While feeling the fear, choosing to act despite it.
Seeing fear as a learning opportunity: Understanding that fear can indicate a potential for growth or a need to adapt.
Focusing on the present moment: Observing the physical sensations of fear without getting caught up in anxious thoughts about the future.
Example scenarios:
Rehearsals: Feeling nervous before , but doing an exercise, choosing to do it anyway, holding your ground, using the fear as motivation to prepare well.
Taking a risk: Feeling apprehensive about starting a new exercise or movement, but deciding to move forward despite the uncertainty.
Facing a personal challenge: Feeling scared to confront a difficult conversation or actions with someone or your horse, but choosing to have it openly and honestly anway.
A part of our Equetec Program is a Module we call “Zoe of the Day” ~ is a reminder to live life in all its fullness. Zoe posts will be characterized with this orange heart Contact
Ashley Rumple is the Assistant Trainer for Ginger Long and Equetec as well as the Barn Manager at LongHaven Farm. She has over 25 years of experience with horses and over 15 years of experience in instruction and teaching. As Assistant Trainer, Ashley has gotten the opportunity to learn from every horse that has come through Ginger’s program. Ashley began riding hunters and equitation which developed her ability to ride softly and smoothly. Once she came to Equetec, she learned that she needed the fundamentals of dressage to truly be able to correctly train and help horses. The eclectic mix of horses available at LongHaven Farm has given Ashley the chance to learn to ride in correct balance with softness and feel no matter the discipline or horse. Ashley is hungry for pursuing harmony with all horses she meets and is excited to help other riders in their journey as well.
Our mission is “In Pursuit of Harmony” and therefore our strategies always lean toward that focus.
Learn more about Ashley Rumple at Equetec
LongHaven Riding School:
Looking for ANSWERS??? LOST for a clear goal or expectation?
Make harmony your goal and see how far it can take you.
Ask yourself:
What makes a rider want to be better?
What is ‘fair’ for the horse to tolerate while the rider is learning?
How real are you about the process and the work required?
Do you have a systematic approach to accomplishing the goal of “MOVING WITH” walk trot canter, jump and varied terrain?
What is in the way of true harmony with your horse?
Need an answer?
SEAT LESSONS
So you can FOCUS on posture, alignment, and balance while going with the movement.
Final question:
Do you want to be an effective rider moving with the horses’ back up and swinging freely in rhythmic and following breath? You do!!!
Only one step leads you toward your journey.
LongHaven Farm, home of Equetec, maintains school horses for this purpose.
Private lessons on one of our schoolmasters includes rider fitness coaching off the horse in our basement gym and during COVID using Zoom, FaceTime, and email support.
Group and private weekly VIRTUAL sessions and technical Q&A for $30 per session.
Testimonial~~Been “riding” pretty much my whole life… didn’t learn what it truly meant to be an EFFECTIVE rider and how to balance myself over the horse and how my body can influence AND sometimes hinder the horse’s movement until I found Ginger Long and Equetec.
Ginger
Ginger’s specialization is in rehab conditioning and movement for optimal performance and longevity
~ “In Pursuit of Harmony”
Ginger can teach you on one of her horses or your own, at her LongHaven Farm, 190 Cactus Drive, (Hwy. 86N, off of Hwy. 49N) in Prospect Hill, North Carolina 27314.
Equetec’s assistant trainer, Ashley Rumple starts kids on our ponies with instruction on safety, tacking, care for the horse and riding fun.
Becky and Joshua love to ride together
Serving you with:
One hour Lesson with Ginger on one of her horses or your own
One hour Lessons with Ashley on one of Ginger’s ponies
Full and part time Training, Conditioning and Rehabilitation
Weekly Themed Group sessions
Comprehensive Evaluations include horse and rider movement, mechanics, tack and overall training program. The compatibility and goal of horse and rider are evaluated to determine ‘weak links’ that could be improved on between horse and rider for optimal performance and longevity. An extensive exercise and conditioning plan is developed.
Postural seat sessions in our studio, gym and while mounted on one of our schoolmasters
Regular educational Clinics that rehearse skill development
Join us for Educational Clinic Days – Bring a dish for food and fun
Preventive Hoof Care and Comprehensive Evaluations ~
Horsemanship, Trails and Obstacles with group practice ~
Trail rides on Sundays and Cross country jumping, conditioning and footwork Clinics ~
Combined Training or DRESSAGE Ride-A-Test & Jumping Grid/Coursework ~
Ride a Test and Stadium round includes an option for poles on the ground for green riders and horses ~
Our lesson program for kids includes all aspects of riding: catching, grooming, tacking, and about 30-40 minutes of actual riding time depending on the child’s age and ability to focus.
A lifetime rider and competitor, Ashley Rumple, has a degree in Psychology, camp counselor experience, and loves working with kids of all ages.
The lesson will be a private ride and lead lesson to learn basic balance and communication skills before being taken off the line. This ensures safety and prevents a false sense of security.
Our horses and ponies are sensitive, safe, and wonderfulteachers. They patiently mirror the rider as they grow in skill and confidence.
experience:
~~~~Today we celebrate embracing the moment~~~of FEAR~~
, even when there are tears. 
Crying for periods of time while working through things, releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, otherwise known as endorphins.
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