About
Over 20 years helping people and horses build a partnership that will last a lifetime!
Whether you're just getting into riding or you have been riding for years. I enjoy teaching children and adults at all levels!
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Reviews
jamie W.
amazing! Very patient and kind but at the same time has high expectations. She is very
clear when explaining things and always willing to tell you all the whys and what-fors. She
will make you a great rider!!
Sarah W.
your learning style to how she teaches you so it makes it so easy to progress. She really
cares about her students and the horses and she will go above and beyond every time. I
highly recommend her!!
Ginny H.
also taught basic handling and care for a horse. Learning to ride starts from the
beginning, catching your horse in the pasture, safely, to grooming and tacking. Riding
also involves learning how your form and posture play a big part. Aleya will t... Show more
Melissa
She pushes her to work hard and do her best. She loves her students as much as she loves
her horses.
Frequently asked questions
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
When shopping around for a riding instructor here are some things to look for:
-Condition of the horses, if you can see ribs or open sores (especially on the horses' back) which are left unatended stay away!
-Watch a lesson given to a current student before signing up. You can see what their training style is like and if it is compatible with you (or your child) and it is free.
-Talk to the current students, how long have they been with this trainer? How much improvement have they made? What do they like or dislike?
-Ask lots of questions, I can't stress this enough. I love it when I am asked a ton of questions by a perspective client. Any trainer that gets annoyed, "talks down" to you, can't answer or their response isn't clear is probably not the best choice.
-Remember that there is no governing body for Riding Instructors. There are no guidelines or rules because there is no one to enforce them. So anybody can have a couple of horses and call themselves a "trainer".
-A "certified" trainer or instructor only shows that person had enough money and spare time to go through the 2 week course. Which is good, but don't pass up a non-certified instructor that you connect with for certified one that is so-so.