Perceptive Riding
with
Lester Buckley

July 25-27, 2025

Step into an extraordinary learning experience with Lester Buckley—one of the few horsemen in the world who masterfully blends the time-honored traditions of Classical Dressage and Horsemanship. Over three transformative days, you’ll experience Lester’s unique ability to meet every horse and rider where they are, guiding them toward a deeper connection, greater harmony, and lasting confidence.

Whether you ride Cutting Horses or Dressage, whether you’re a Novice or Advanced rider, Lester’s personalized approach will help you unlock new levels of understanding and skill. You’ll leave the clinic with practical tools, deeper awareness, and a renewed sense of possibility in your horsemanship journey.

WHAT TO EXPECT

~One semi-private lesson with Lester each day

~Hands-on instruction tailored to you and your horse
~Emphasis on trust, lightness, and clear communication

~An encouraging and respectful learning environment

CLINIC INCLUDES

As a participant you will receive one semi-private lesson per day! Watch and learn from the other lessons throughout the day.

Lunch as well as stabling is provided for an additional fee.

LESTER BUCKLEY is a champion cutting horse trainer, German FN licensed trainer in dressage and sport jumping, and has started over 3,000 horses. He works with each horse and rider to help them achieve balance and forward movement while establishing trust and understanding. He helps his students learn the principle of being “horse centered”…Seeing life through their horses’ eyes. He shows you how to work with your horse in a way that builds his confidence, increases his athleticism and lets him enjoy his work while bringing harmony and a deeper bond to the horse/rider relationship.

We have LIMITED the number of Participants

to ensure you and your horse get the 1 on 1 instruction you deserve

Event Details

Hosted by Sycamore Seed Farm

303 Willingham Rd

Charles Town, WV 25414

Participant Rate: $700/Weekend

Stabling: $30/day (Self care)

Auditor rate: $50 per day/$125 for 3 days

Lunch can be pre-ordered from Panera for $18

No horses will be allowed on the premises without emailed up-to-date Coggins and Vaccine records at least 48 hours prior to the clinic as well as a valid health certificate for horses coming in from out of state.  

Daily Schedule: 

Semi-private sessions (2 participants per session)

8:30am-9:45am

9:45am-11am

11am-12:15pm

12:15pm-1:30pm: Lunch

Semi-private sessions (2 participants per session)

1:30pm-2:45pm

2:45pm- 4pm

4pm-5:15pm

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