Western Horse Training in Methuen, Massachusetts (Essex County)

Over 30 years as a professional trainer, and A lifetime of experience of riding western. Mostly on trails, and in plenty of events. I will teach you skills to keep you safe in the saddle. You will learn what to do in an emergency situations BEFORE they ever happen. Many riding instructors in the New England area have never even ridden out side of the ring. Most teach only English and have a western saddle for those that may want to try western riding, but they are not really "western" I have ridden in the cactus covered foothills out West where I was born and raised by a horse trainer. (my Mother) and in the heavily wooded rural trails in Upstate NY where I lived for many years. I have put the first rides on over 400 young horses and retrained well over a thousand problem horses. I ridden in many varied places with my own horses that I trained from babies. Places like The coliseum at the Eastern States Expo, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Forest Park Zoo, Belmont Race track. I team pen, do versatility events, mountain trail and compete in Cowboy Mounted Shooting. I've have participated at many events and venues, shooting a gun off the back of my horse. In parades and fairs all over New England. I can teach you to ride if you have never been on a horse. I can enhance your skills no matter what discipline you ride, expert or novice. Need confidence after a bad experience? I can help. We will progress at your speed, and at your level. If you want to stay in the ring we can do that, venture out on our lovely trials, or try your hand at versatility or chasing cows, at a team penning event.
Give me a call if you want to learn from a seasoned pro
$65.00 private hour ground session. Riding lessons $85.00 (1/2 hour lesson for ages 5-10 years old $ (50.00) Have your own horse? Bring your horse to my farm $100.00 per hour.
These are all private lessons. Licensed and insured. I have helmets if you don't have your own, you must wear riding boots or a shoe/boot with a heel.... See More

Amanda has many years of experience with western pleasure, gymkhana, western dressage and reining.

Full Circle Equestrian is a full service equestrian facility located at 11 Cedar St. in Douglas, MA. Our hours are from 9:00am-9:00pm. We offer lessons, training, board, trail rides, leasing, sales, birthday parties and everything in between! :) Our facility is only minutes from douglas state forest on horseback. FCE hosts many events throughout the year including hunter paces, clinics and open shows. We will be sure to accommodate your every need. Only the best care is provided to horse and rider.

* Full Circle Equestrian is owned and operated by MA licensed and insured instructor Amanda Chita. She has over 18 years of horse experience.
* Easy access to the Douglas State Forest for un-beatable trails. Click Here for map of doulgas state forest trails
* Ample turn out with run in sheds
* 120' x 60' indoor arena with sky lights
* Large outdoor sand ring with full hunter/jumper course
* 20 fully matted 10 X 12 box stalls & 5 12 X 12 stalls with attached paddocks
* Hot/Cold Wash Stall
* Grooming Stall

Amanda has been involved in the equine industry for the past 18 years as a horse owner, rider, competitor, manager, coach, and trainer. With riding background encompassing hunters/jumpers, equitation, western/english pleasure, eventing, competitive trail, dressage and driving, she is a well-rounded and open-minded equestrian, always in search of more learning! Amanda has worked with noted trainers such as Lainey Johnson, Susan Williams, Nona Bianchi, Gwenyth Santagate, Diane Marshall, and Melissa Tansey who are also some of the clinicians at FCE. Amanda is in charge of the lesson & training program at the barn and also manages the daily care of the horses.

FCE has many quality horses available for sale and lease, check out our website as it is constantly updated with new horses!... See More