Meadowsweet Ranch

About

Horsemanship Program

The goal of our from-the-ground-up program is to help our students reach their own personal goals while having fun, forming a magical bond with the horse/pony they ride, all while working on developing a secure seat and becoming a more effective rider.

Our students become part of our Meadowsweet Ranch family and can take advantage of the many activities, special events, over night and vacation with your horse, etc. that we offer, if they so choose.

Our program has been in existance for 16 years. I believe good horsemanship is a lifelong learning endeavor and I continue to learn so that I can better help my students achieve their personal goals.

I completed Clarke Learning Centers Level 2; was a Connected Riding Practitioner for 5 years; have worked with a number of internationally known clinicians and will continue to do so. I am also currently going through the Straightness Training Mastery course.

I think this video will give you a good feel for the atmosphere here at Meadowsweet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9EgTwyBNlo I hope you'll watch it.

To learn more about us, feel free to visit our web-site and/or Facebook page.

www.meadowsweeetranch.com

https://www.facebook.com/MeadowsweetRanch/

Kathy

I love seeing smiling faces, helping a student through a plateau, helping students reach their own personal goals, but most of all, sharing the magical world of horses and ponies with other horse and pony lovers.


Highlights

Hired 4 times
24 years in business
Serves Spring Grove , IL

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Paypal

Social media


Specialties

Riding styles interested in

I can make recommendations, Western, English

Have a horse

Students who have a horse, Students who do not have a horse

Student's interests and goals

Fun and relaxation, Trail riding

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate

How often

Once a week, Multiple times a week, Recommendations available

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Photos and videos


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    Brittany M.

    Kathy is great, really kind and easy to learn from. The barns are super clean and the horses very well cared for.
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    June 25, 2021
    Hired on Lessons

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    Kari L.

    No pressure. Her patience and instruction is outstanding. I like demonstrations with my return demos and critique in how to
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    May 10, 2021
    Hired on Lessons

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    Elizabeth V.

    Kathy is an amazing instructor. The horses always come first with her. Horse care, ground work, and really growing a respect and connection with your mount is very important to her and to me. She countines to inspire me to grow as a horsewoman and to always think “what was good day?” Positive instruction from great teacher, amazing school horses/ponies, and a real sense of community are what you will find at Meadowsweet Ranch. Highly recommended!!
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    October 09, 2018

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    Elizabeth Z.

    Instruction is tailored to the individual student and horse, taking into account their levels of experience and aptitude as well as, in the case of the rider, the areas in interest.
    The approach is comprehensive, especially for young riders, including care and grooming, understanding of tack and equipment as well as the relationship with the horse and riding skills.
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    October 01, 2018

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    Katie B.

    Kathy is so knowledgeable and patient. She has made me feel confident and at home after many years out of the saddle. I’m so thankful I found Meadowsweet!
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    October 01, 2018

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    Karen H.

    Kathy understands the horse and human relationship very well. She helpes me understand what the horse perspective may be and it helped me understand my approach to learning.
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    June 13, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    New students that are new to riding are started off with private lessons on a lunge-line to allow them time to develop their balance before having to deal with handling the horse or pony on their own.  Once they are off the lunge-line the participate in a very varied program developing their horsemanship skills all along the way.  We try to keep lessons fun and interesting for both the student and their mount through the use of cones, ground poles, caveletti's, games on horseback, riding in our indoor arena, outdoor arena, out on trail, etc.  

    Completed Clarke Learning Center's Level 2 of their certification program.  

    Was a Connected Riding Practitioner for 5 years.

    Am currently working through the Straightness Training Mastery Course.

    I've worked with a number of internationally known clinicians and will continue to do so as I believe good horsemanship is a lifelong endeavor and no one can ever learn it all.


    Services offered

    Horseback Riding