About
Nationally ranked polo instructor with 16 National Titles can provide horseback riding and polo instruction year round. Large indoor arena, heated tack room, viewing area for parents and gentle, experienced lesson horses provide a safe, welcoming environment to learn about horse care and riding. 25+ years experience teaching young riders. Lifetime horse owner. Masters degree in education, Safe Sport Certified. Pony camps available
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Introduce new students to the facility, rules, safety procedures around horses. Assist in proper grooming and tacking of the horses. Lessons start slow, proper leading of the horses, mounting and controlling them is discussed thoroughly.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Trained in hunt seat equitation. Masters degree in education. Cornell University degree and player on their college polo team.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Group riding lessons $45.00
Private riding lessons $60.00
Group Polo lessons $60.00
Private Polo lesson $85.00
How did you get started teaching?
I began teaching riding lessons while I was in high school. I also taught college students to ride while attending Cornell University as part of their PE class. I was hired at Garrison Forest School in 1997 as the head polo coach. I've been running my own lesson program at Marlan Farm since 2004.
What types of students have you worked with?
Ages 6-24 primarily. I work with absolute beginner riders who have never been near a horse to the highest level competitive polo players in both middle and upper school. I teach many players to ride successfully first then compete at polo next.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask a lot of questions. Tell your instructor if you're fearful, be outgoing but listen carefully when your instructor is speaking.