About
We offer English and Western horseback riding lessons to riders of all ages and levels of experience at our quiet, family friendly, drama free farm. Whether your goal is to horse show at the highest levels or just go on a trail ride, we have the experience to help you safely meet your goals.
I enjoy sharing my love and passion for horses with others. There is no greater feeling in the world to me than to help a student overcome an obstacle they are having in their riding or to reach a goal that we have set! That to me is why I do what I do!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We take things slow and focus on safety while still keeping things interesting. My goal is to produce students who are knowledgeable in all aspects of horsemanship from the ground up. Therefore, we start with grooming and handling the horse on the ground, then learn the basics in the saddle.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was certified with the American Riding Instructor Association in 1997
How did you get started teaching?
I have ridden horses since I was 7 and had numerous riding instructors throughout the years. I eventually got the opportunity to teach at the Police Athletic League near my house and found that I really enjoyed it. Shortly thereafter I founded SnapDragon Stables.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with beginners all the way up to riders competing on the A circuit and traveling to Florida to show at WEF. My youngest student was 3yrs old, my oldest was 82. I have had riders with autism, down syndrome and a hip replacement (not all at the same time).
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
My advice for any prospective student would be to go to the stable and check it out. Take a trial lesson before committing to anything. In order to learn, you must be compatible with your teacher. It's also important to be comfortable in the environment you are learning in. If the place just isn't up to your standards or you aren't comfortable or just don't like the person who is supposed to teach you, find somewhere else. And feel free to comparison shop. There are so many great riding stables in the area. There is the perfect one for everyone if they just look.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think really hard about your goals; what you want to accomplish there. I ask all of my students what their goals are. Half of them have no clue or haven't ever thought about it. How can you track your progress if you have no goals?