Classical Dressage
For teens and adults who like quiet detail work: walk–trot–canter, simple lateral work, and schooling show tests.
- • Focus on position, rhythm, and straightness
- • Test patterns and ringcraft, if desired
FEI Dressage • Children • Nature
Classical dressage & gentle riding for thoughtful kids and adults.
Cityscape Equestrian is a small, quiet program at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur, GA, led by FEI dressage trainer Madison Lareau.
Riders learn balance, patience, and real partnership with the horse—through classical flatwork, soft hands, and unhurried time in the barn and arena.
For children & adults
From first pony brushes to FEI-inspired dressage basics, always at a calm pace.
City & countryside together
Easy drive from Atlanta, with trees, creekside trails, and hooves on soft footing.
Madison with one of her young riders — calm instruction, soft horses, and real smiles.
A small barn for riders who like to think and feel.
Lessons at Cityscape are unhurried. Riders help brush and tack, learn why we do things—not just how—and spend time listening to their horses.
Cityscape rides out of Little Creek Horse Farm & Park, a 40-acre public equestrian park in Decatur with an indoor arena, lighted outdoor arena, 13 acres of pasture, and wooded walking trails along the South Fork Peachtree Creek.
The riding is rooted in classical dressage: rhythm, clear lines, soft corners, and balance. Kind hands and quiet bodies matter more than perfection.
Madison Lareau
Owner · FEI Dressage Trainer · Atlanta, GA
Madison blends FEI-level dressage training with a gentle, encouraging teaching style. She is as interested in a rider’s courage and kindness as their position in the saddle.
- • Patient with nervous riders and thoughtful kids.
- • Clear, quiet instruction—no shouting across the arena.
- • Strong emphasis on horsemanship, not shortcuts or harsh gadgets.
Programs at Cityscape Equestrian
A few clear paths instead of a long menu—so riders and families know what each lesson is aiming for.
Young Rider Confidence
Gentle, structured lessons for children who are horse-obsessed, shy, cautious—or all three.
- • Simple dressage basics in plain language
- • Predictable routines & calm instruction
Barn & Nature Time
For riders who want more than just saddle time—space to slow down and simply be around horses and the outdoors.
- • Grooming, leading, and simple groundwork
- • Light riding mixed with quiet barn chores
Get in touch
Share a few details and Madison will reply with available times, current rates, and which program might suit your rider best.
- • Rider age and experience (or “never ridden” – completely fine).
- • Whether you have your own horse or prefer a lesson horse.
- • A couple of days and times that usually work for your family.
Before your first visit
- • Closed-toe shoes or boots with a small heel.
- • Long pants or riding tights (no shorts).
- • Helmets are available on-site if you don’t have one.
- • Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled.
Barn & park notes
- • Indoor arena for bad-weather days.
- • Lighted outdoor arena and 13 acres of pasture.
- • Creekside trails & wooded areas for walking before/after lessons.
- • After heavy rain, fields can be soft—bring boots you don’t mind getting muddy.
Location
Little Creek Horse Farm & Park · Decatur, GA (just outside Atlanta)
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