Jonesmore Hill Arabians

Start with a farm visit to see if we are a good fit. Beginners always start privately and then move to semi private once they have good control of the horse and can maneuver with other horses.

45+ years of riding, showing, breeding and training Arabian horses and riders.

$45 per lesson or prepaid pkg of 5 for $200

Started teaching at 16 to supplement paying for board and training for my horse. Started beginners for my trainer. I have been involved in the Arabian industry non stop since then. My greatest joy is teaching my children, grandchildren and other's children to ride, care for horses, show and have the passion for horses and horsemanship that I have. 

Ages 5 and up to 70 yrs old. Have also worked with students with emotional and/or slight physical disabilities including autism and cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy etc. 

I am also a very busy horse show announcer and do shows throughout the SE United States. I do Saddlebreds, Morgans, Paso Finos , but my favorite is announcing Arabian Shows where I get to be with friends and family for over 45 years. I do many shows at WEC in Ocala, the past 2 years even doing the most prestigious Arabian/Half Arabian Region 12 Championships for over 700 horses from 18 states (first week of May each year)

Proud to sponsor the Black Stallion Literacy Project with the Ocala Horse Alliance and the Public Education Foundation of Marion County...sponsor of Shadyhill Elementary School.

Visit their farm, ask for references, and watch their interaction with other students and of course the horses. Ask the beginner instructors how long they have been at that farm. Many in this area have revolving door instructors. Also beware of beginners riding in large arenas with 5 or more students. That can be dangerous and can get ugly very fast. My students ride in private lessons until they can canter and can manage, control and maneuver the horse competently. We never teach more than 4 at any time. I don't believe jn the assembly line, volume of riders theory. 

Decide if you want you or child to be at a heavy competition centered barn or more focused on horsemanship and friendship.

Understand your budget and that showing horses is can be extremely expensive. Good quality show horses of most breeds start in the high four figures and can go up to six figures. We try to turn our students into competent riders that could show if they wish but we DO NOT push for that because we understand the financial constraints. I dont want students to feel left out because they can't participate at that level.

What are their ultimate goals, what is their preferred style of riding, are they prepared to get dirty, care for the horse they ride and the tack, learn about all aspects of horse keeping...not just riding. Be prepared to become a team with the horse.