Riding Lessons

  • Ride with awareness - learn to listen as much as you guide.

  • Behavior-focused - understand what your horse’s body language is telling you.

  • Body-conscious - release tension in both horse and rider for smoother communication.

  • Confidence, not pressure - progress at a pace that feels steady, safe, and kind.

What a typical lesson looks like.

Lessons are calm, structured, and tailored to you and your horse.
We start by checking in — how your horse is feeling that day, how you’re feeling in your body, and what you’d both benefit from most. From there, we might work on:

  • Flatwork foundations with a focus on softness and balance

  • Ground Poles or Jump at a level that feels safe and achievable

  • Groundwork tie-ins to set the tone before getting in the saddle

  • Breath and awareness practices for riders to bring focus and calm into the ride

Every lesson is a blend of riding skills and awareness designed to leave both horse and rider feeling supported and connected while they make progress as a TEAM.

Why ride with us?

Traditional lessons often push for more: more collection, more fences, more miles in the ring. Our riding lessons are as much about listening as they are about learning.

  • Hunter flat & over fences, plus low-level dressage — I bring 8 years of teaching experience in both the hunter ring and on the flat, along with a background in low-level dressage work that builds balance and harmony.

  • Behavior-focused: We pay attention to what your horse is telling you — ears, tail, body language — so communication feels like a dialogue, not a demand.

  • Body-focused: We look at both bodies in the partnership. Is your horse bracing? Are you holding tension? Together, we work on awareness that makes riding smoother and kinder for both sides.

  • On the road (for now): I currently travel to clients, with a permanent teaching location to come once the right space is secured.

  • Certified instruction: I’m in the process of earning ARIA certification in Hunter and Hunter Over Fences, to be completed by November 2025.

While my foundation is in hunters, I welcome riders from all disciplines who want to approach their horses with more softness, awareness, and connection.

Space is limited - and we teach until we feel the lesson is complete! Because of that, we only book through email. Click below to send one!

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About Your Instructor

  • Morrisville State University - 2003

    Post University 2023

  • Centre of Excellence - 150 hour certification

  • Currently putting in hours for Equine Behaviorist Certification for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

  • 2.5-hour certification led by Debbi Bell + over 50 hours of hands-on experience.

  • 2 hour certification - Taught by Celine Homan

  • Yoga Renew