We believe in the power of horses.

2020 wasn’t the year for everyone, but it was for Reining It In! COVID hit the nation hard in early 2020 and everyone panicked. We were holed up in our homes, feeling stuck. Many in Southern Illinois found a wonderful way to get out of the house and continue “social distancing”. This wonderful thing was horseback riding.

Reining It In was founded by Lexi and she brought her husband, Gannon, in with her. Lexi has a lifetime of experience in everything equine, though her most profound skill is teaching. More specifically, Lexi is a wonderful riding instructor for all ages and riding levels.

Lexi’s skills include, but are not limited to: barrel racing, pole bending, track living systems, rider and equine balance, rider and equine posture, pleasure showing, ranch showing, pattern riding, reining, 4H, FFA, equine science, equine nutrition, classroom instruction, and overall training. She has an Associate of Science - Pre-Vet degree, Bachelor of Animal Science degree, & has experience working in the education field as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher. Lexi strives to gain as much knowledge as possible in order to be the best teacher, trainer, & coach she can be. She is currently enrolled in some continuing education classes registered through different accredited associations and experts.

Reining It In offers a plethora of horse-related services: horse boarding, horseback riding school, horse training, clinics, instruction, and consultations. The list does not end there, though. Lexi is working diligently on bringing more things to Reining It In’s table.

When it comes to horse training, Lexi offers an approach many do not. Her approach focuses on working with every horse to find his balance both in body and brain. Not only can Lexi train your horse but she can work with you through her lesson program to show you true horsemanship; the ability to work as one with your horse - without gimmicky aides used only to monetize the training & lesson industry.

Education is extremely important to Lexi as a professional. She is always looking to learn a deeper understanding not only for her students but so that she can offer our equine partners the more fair training possible. Courses and certifications (over 75 hours and counting) Lexi has finished include:

• Balance Through Movement Masterclass

  • Pillar 1 is free!

• The Fundamentals of Horse Posture

• Whole Horse Dissection through Trinity Equine Services (22 CE Hours)

• Next Level Barrel Racing

  • Use code REININGITIN10 to save on any Imagine Equine Education course!

• Clicker Training 101 FREE!

• Exploring the Equine Hoof

• Beginner Trim

  • Class II of Mackinaw Dells 2 Applied Whole Horse Hoofcare Program