About
We focus on fear-free riding and specialize in working through issues in a safe and fun environment. Head trainer has 5 years classroom teaching experience, a Master's Degree in Agricultural Education and 8 years experience teaching horseback riding. All levels are welcome.
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Rebecca h.
Emma W.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first day is usually a get-to-know-you day where we learn about what your strengths and weaknesses are and what you want to work on. From then we continue to work with each other to provide feedback on what is working and what is not. If appropriate we will put together a plan and use that to guide our lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- 8 years experience teaching horseback riding from first time pony rides to advanced students
- 20 years experience riding
- rode on UVM's hunter jumper team
- rode with many different professionals to gain experience in hunters, jumpers, dressage, natural horsemanship, hunter paces, trails, and eventing
- Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Community and International Development from UVM
- Master's Degree in Agricultural Education and Extension from NCSU
- 5 years experience teaching veterinary science at the local high school
- Certified to teach vocational agriculture in CT
- cpr and first aid certified
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Half hour private is $45
half hour semi private is $30
hour private is $75
hour semi private is $60
hour group of 3 is $50
How did you get started teaching?
At first teaching was a way to earn some money in high school. Then I found I really liked it and learned more about it through undergrad and graduate school. I then worked as a classroom teacher for a while after falling in love with working with children. From there I decided that I wanted to work outside instead of in a classroom so teaching horseback riding was a natural fit.
What types of students have you worked with?
I am comfortable working with all ages and all abilities. Due to my classroom experience and Master's Degree I tend to approach my lessons a little more formally and am able to differentiate between different students based on what they need at that time.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Last summer I was able to bring one of my students to her first cross country school. It was fantastic to see a girl who was a little nervous to do jump grids at the beginner of the summer, do banks and water obsticals by the end of the summer.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
There are a lot of horseback riding instructors in CT. Be sure to find the one who you feel comfortable with, can trust, and get along with well.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
- what are your goals?
- what do you want to learn in your lessons?
- how do you learn best?
- is that barn an environment you can see yourself looking forward to going to?