Who We Are
Legato is a musical term that means “in a manner that is smooth and connected.” At Legato Farm and Equestrian Center, our mission is to help horses and humans connect in a way that fosters growth in a safe and supportive environment. It’s not just about the riding; it’s about the relationship between the horse and human refined over time. At Legato, we teach horses and humans to communicate, to dance, to work together as partners in and out of the arena.
Our Trainer - Danielle Gervasi
Danielle is a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Bronze and Silver Medalist with over 30 years experience working with horses of all breeds. She started riding at the age of 5 and entered the world of horse ownership at age 13 with her first horse, an off track thoroughbred named Lassie. Her love of horses followed her into adulthood, and while she took a break from actively teaching and competing to raise her 3 boys, she returned to the competition arena in 2015 with her self-trained pony mare, Buttercup whom she competed through 2nd Level. Danielle currently competes in dressage and is actively pursuing the final Grand Prix scores for her gold medal.
Danielle’s positive approach to teaching and training creates a welcoming atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Whether you are just starting out, coming back to horses after some time off, or an active rider looking to take the next step in your riding career, Danielle can help you to achieve your goals. Lessons are varied and may include flatwork, groundwork, cavaletti/ground pole training, lunge lessons, test riding, trail riding and anything in between.
Show opportunities are also available.