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Colorado Equestrian creates individualized lesson programs that are tailored to the needs of every rider. We have lesson horses that are safe, sound and they are excellent teachers. We can take a rider from the very beginning and mold them into becoming a top competitor at the state and national levels.
It is amazing to see a rider gain a connection to the horse they are riding. The skills a rider uses every time they are riding are mastered by perseverance and dedication. We offer year-round all-weather riding at our Parker facility.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First we will talk on the phone and answer any questions the student has while we assess current knowledge base and any past concerns with horseback riding. We will also go over the student's riding goals and discuss equipment. Then we set up a trial lesson. At this first lesson, we cover very basic horsemanship as we get to know eachother and the horse. The first lesson is really used to evaluate the student's current ability so that we can lay out a training map that helps us achieve the student's riding goals. Following the first lesson, we will set up a riding schedule that works with the rider's availability with goals and budgeting in mind. Then as we continue to work together, we will repeatedly assess the rider's goals and tweak anything that we need to in order to best achieve those goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been teaching english hunter/jumper/equitation lessons for over 20 years. I have been around horses my whole life and have taught riders and horses of all abilities and levels. Depending on whether a rider simply wants to enjoy a new activity and learn to ride in a relaxed environment, or whether a rider wants to become a top level competitor, we will tailor a program designed to achieve those goals. I graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 2004 and passed the Bar Exam the same year. I use my legal knowlege to help my clients when it comes to equine lease or purchase agreements, as well as when they need to navigate through an equine related legal issue.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
4 lesson package - $280
Full training (18-20 contacts/month) on a client's own horse - $1000/mo
How did you get started teaching?
I grew up in Colorado competing in the hunter/jumper/equitation circuit on a local and national level. Prior to graduating from Colgate University, I began working as an assistant trainer - teaching lessons and taking clients to horse shows - when I was available on breaks from school. When I returned to Colorado to pursue law school, I continued teaching and showing horses until I formed my own business in 2005.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with riders of all ability levels - from students who have never met a horse in person to riders that compete at a top level all across the country.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Just last weekend, I took some new riders from our team to a competition. These riders are all relatively new to the sport and ranged in age from 7-56 years old. Every one of them worked through their nervousness and worked as a team in preparing their horses and handling the various issues that arise at a competition. By the end of the day, regardless of what ribbons were won, each one of them had a big smile knowing that they had accomplished a milestone that they could be proud of.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Riding is a challenging sport that takes many years to master. Enjoy the learning process as much as you look forward to the destination.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I think it is important to be honest about your availability time-wise as well as budget-wise. Riding is an expensive sport, both financially, and as a time commitment because you will spend quite a bit of time caring for the horse you ride. You will spend just as much time preparing the horse and putting it away as you will spend riding it. The more time you get to spend in the saddle, the faster you will progress, but you must work within your own time and budget constraints.