FESTINA LENTE
Empowering horses and riders through proven equestrian education.
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Offering training, coaching, and equestrian education consulting services.
Hi! I’m Alex Johnson, owner and founder of Festina Lente Sport Horses. Festina Lente bases its teaching, training, and consulting on the principles of riding—practices that are time tested, biomechanically sound, and proven to benefit the art and science of horsemanship.
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Festina Lente is an historical Latin phrase that translates to "make haste slowly." The adage was used to encourage a step-by-step approach to training. I believe that building correct basics for horses and riders creates a lasting foundation for any discipline and level.
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Certifications
Advanced Instructor, PATH Intl.
APHA Professional Horseman
Equine Services for Heroes Certified
National Dressage Pony Cup
IALHA Competing Member
USDF Medalist
USEF Professional
USEA Competing Member
USWEA Competing Member​
"If we all treated people the way true horseman treat horses, the world would be a better place."
Janet Jones, PhD
TESTIMONIALS
Alex is truly one gifted horse woman and trainer, and I am so grateful to have her as a mentor. Alex takes the time to understand the goals of her riders and their horses. She combines that with clear communication and direction, making her instruction easily applicable. She takes immense pride in watching her clients succeed and continue to grow in their skills. Without her knowledge across multiple disciplines, her mentorship, or her passion for teaching and helping her clients succeed, I would not be the rider I am today.
Carola Strozzi, CTRI; AA Client
Alex’s character, skillsets, and tested knowledge makes her a stand-out among young US horse professionals as one of few who imparts to her students - both human and equine – the understanding plus ability to apply the correct principles of riding and horse training.
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Jane Frizzell, FEI Trainer;
CEO Ride Verbatim
Alex combines a passion for horses with a thirst for knowledge and great people skills to offer both horses and riders excellent instruction and help in achieving their goals in multiple disciplines. I highly recommend Alex for training and instruction and welcome her skills to the Deep South!