Horseback Riding in Harrodsburg, Kentucky (Mercer County)

Mary DeLima is the head instructor and owner of DeLima Stables. She has 30 years of experience working with Hunter/Jumper horses and riders of all levels. Mary teaches both children and adults on their own horses or on school horses owned by DeLima Stables. We welcome first time rides or upper-level competitors. De Lima Stables is a full service equestrian center, specializing in Hunter/Jumper and Dressage show horses. Lessons, training and showing are available to all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced. We have lots of lush pasture and a recently renovated 16-stall barn with tack room. A large lighted outdoor ring, cross country course, and ideal location near several trail venues make De Lima Stables the perfect choice for new students looking to begin their riding career or experienced owners seeking a quality boarding facility.... See More

Riding Lessons and Training for all levels .Learn about the horse, care, and how to talk to the horse and how to read his response . Haltering, leading, grooming, tacking up and how to check saddle fit. Read your horses expression when you tighten the girth and how to help him stretch his body for a comfortable ride. Lesson horses are available at my farm or you can trailer in your own horse .I work on body position, breathing, movement and feeling . Lunge lessons both on the flat and over fences . Learn to long line. I am a Certified instructor with 48 years of experience in teaching, training, showing for many years. Riding is exercise but it is also about so much more . The horses are family.
I also travel to barns and give lessons or help with training. Contact me and let's see how we can get you going!... See More

Haven Hill Farm boasts a peaceful atmosphere for both horse and rider. We offer centered and balanced riding from beginning to advanced students of all ages. Our lesson program utilizes classical riding principles both on the ground and under saddle to strengthen both rider and horse, improve communication, and build a strong partnership between you and your horse. This form of riding is the foundation of all forms of riding. It will improve your riding regardless of your level or discipline. Lessons are offered year round during the day and evening. We also have talented horses available for lease to qualified students. Discounts are available on lessons when purchased as a monthly package. We have much to offer for the competitive or recreational rider.

We have a beautifully sited outdoor full size dressage arena with all weather synthetic footing. We also have a lovely WE or Working Equitation course. The WE obstacle course is designed for anyone that would like to teach their horse how to navigate trails, a dressage test, or a jump course and uses classical principles to do so. It is an extremely effective way to build confidence for riders and horses. WE is a very old sport in Europe and quickly gaining popularity in the states. Besides being a challenge to horses and riders, it's just plain fun! We also have a 50' round pen and numerous trails both on and off the property so there is no need to trailer your horse every time a trail ride is desired.

Our facility is conveniently located just off Troy Pike and the Bluegrass Parkway, 10 minutes from downtown Versailles, and just 25 minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park. We also offer boarding for your horse. We are proud of our program! Haul-Ins welcome with proof of negative Coggins!
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At Peel Stables, we offer riding lessons, boarding, and training. We specialize in American Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies.

At Fantasia Farm, lessons are available to everyone from the first-timer to the most advanced. Our youngest student has been two; our oldest student has been seventy-six. Students are given the opportunity to choose from the many forms of riding such as Western, Huntseat, and Saddleseat. The price for lessons is $35 for private lessons. Lessons last an hour and are generally divided into three sections. Students learn to groom and tack their horse, then ride for 30 minutes, then untack and cool down the horse.... See More

Annemieke Buis is a freelance trainer specializing in classical dressage whose intention is to improve equine welfare through training horses and educating horse people in equine psychology and biomechanics.

She has over 18 years of experience in numerous disciplines including eventing, hunter/jumpers, fox-hunting, trail, driving, and dressage. She taught a series of international Master Classes on dressage, horsemanship, and equine bodywork in 2020 sponsored by Fundación Tequendama Horse Connection in both English and Spanish. She completed an internship in equine-therapy and trained rescue horses at a natural horsemanship farm near Mérida, México. She founded the riding school at Red-Wing Meadow Farm in Christiana, TN, where she taught horsemanship and riding lessons, directed summer camps, hosted dressage clinics, and trained horses for 7 years.
Her training is informed by a Bachelor of Science in psychology and further education in equine neurophysiology, equine myofascial kinetic lines, horse and rider biomechanics, equine laterality, hoof balance, and evidence-based bridle and saddle fit. Annemieke Buis takes a holistic approach on horse training that focuses on meeting the physical and emotional needs of both horse and rider, to enable the mutual trust and attunement necessary to meet training objectives. She combines techniques from several disciplines, particularly French classical dressage to allow the horse to thrive in mind and body and develop communication to cue and accentuate their natural movements.

In addition to offering lessons and training in the saddle, Annemieke always starts the lesson or training session with walking with the horse from the pasture or stall, grooming, and tacking up (if applicable), because the "training" does not exist in isolation, and even professional riders can unintentionally create or overlook tension in themselves and their horses before the ride even begins. Training involves every moment spent with the horse. One of Annemieke’s strengths is working with anxious and traumatized horses, in identifying the source of anxiety, validating it, and then holding space for the emotion to transform using gentleness, mindfulness, and positive leadership. She employs bodywork brain-based groundwork, classical in-hand work, lunging, liberty training, and under saddle work in almost every session to facilitate human and equine learning through many modalities.
Annemieke also has abundant experience training in hunter-jumper and eventing, using the fundamentals of dressage as the foundation for over-fences work to ensure proper balance and subtle, yet clear communication. Many of her clients are also western pleasure and trail riders, as the fundamentals of classical dressage improve the health and happiness of all horses, no matter their lifestyle.

Annemieke also offers therapeutic horsemanship and horseback riding lessons, which are lessons that are adjusted to meet the needs of people with physical or mental health challenges or disabilities. She is committed to providing accessible lessons and training sessions to all levels in both English and Spanish. Annemieke currently travels around central and northern Kentucky to teach lessons and train horses, and nationwide to teach clinics.... See More

Building self confidence for the horse and rider with our friendly certified instructors. Foundation building in natural horsemanship and showmanship. Call for a personal tour and ask about our package discount.

Learning to ride is fun and at Sunburst we learn how to focus, and build life skills all while riding our four legged friends. Call for a tour & specific riding times. . Email address is

Our web site http://www.sunbursthorsemanshipschool.com
We are open Sat and Sunday as well as during the week, however, you will need an appointment time so that I can give you the personal attention that you deserve.... See More

Dressage Clinics, Lessons, and Training

My name is Mada McCullough, I teach and train classical and competition dressage with a focus in biomechanics. I am located in Lexington but am willing to travel for training and teaching.

I have shown up to USEF 2nd level but have ridden FEI dressage on several horses.

I have experience training all levels, disciplines, and ages of horse and rider, all breeds and types of horses as well.

I have horses for you to ride and take lessons on, up to 4th level at the moment. I am more than willing to teach you on your own horse as well!

Lessons are $65 for up to an hour. Every lesson is different, catered to the horse and rider. Please contact me for more information!... See More

Team CEO Eventing specializes in Dressage, Eventing, and Hunter/Jumpers in Lexington KY. Specializing in riding lessons from beginners through international level competition. Group and private lessons available with international event rider Megan Lanzarone, actively competing at the Advanced Level. We feature several schooling shows per year, 70 acres, a full cross country course from BN to Prelim. We pride ourselves in a great group of terrific people! When was the last time you had this much fun?... See More

Offering lessons in dressage, horse and rider biomechanics, equine behavior at Arendahl Farm-

Lessons are $65 for 45 minutes

I offer instruction for beginners through 4th level dressage, theory, and lunge lessons for position. All ages and discipline backgrounds are welcome... See More

LIFE SKILL GROWTH AND LEARNING PROGRAM with Horses Healing Humans. Horses for Heroes for our returning Vets. Especially effective for Special Needs and persons with depression, ADD, ADHD, developmentally disabled and other dissociation disease

Mission
Improved quality of life for Special Needs individuals and our Military Veterans.

Company Overview
Personal life skill development for each individual. Every person is different and so is the program. Repetitive information brings about understanding and growth along with assessment and assimilation into daily life routines.

Our men and women who have served can have physical and mental conditions that can cause depression and anxiety and lead to substance abuse and other serious issues while affecting their relationships with family and friends. A unique program called NARHA Horses for Heroes is using the healing power of the horse to help these veterans.

Description
HHH Horses Healing Humans is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our mission is to care, provide, and advocate for Special Needs children and adults to receive equine assisted therapy that promotes life skill learning and growth.... See More

Not many people can say that they learned from the best Professional Horse Woman in the nation. But I can! I spent 10+ years in her program. Her name is LYNN PALM No other clinician today can begin to match Lynn Palm's proven performance record as an all-around trainer, showman, exhibitor and entrepreneur with a first-class reputation. Lynn's accomplishments include:

34 AQHA World and Reserve World Championships
7 Western Dressage Association of America World Championships
4 "Superhorse" Championships (see more at lynnpalm.com)

I specialize in Private lessons, starting with lunge line lessons to improve riders balance, strength, coordination. For a beginner, this is the best way to start, because on a lunge line, the trainer controls the speed and direction of the horse. So that the rider can concentrate on the correct riding position instead of worrying about how to turn or stop their horse. It is the safest position for a beginner rider. It builds confidence early so the rider progresses to the next level quickly. This is how many of the top European Dressage riders start!

The "Elements of my Riding Instruction" include establishing harmony with your horse. I teach the rider so that they can learn and work with their own horse. I will teach you the "hows and whys" of aids communication, transitions, bending and lateral movement. Not"secret" training, that many trainers do, where you do not know how to ride your own horse! I like to establish a relationship with my students using positive reinforcement and interactive lessons. It is not "I teach, you listen". That is not productive learning.

So... it will not be a lesson where someone just says'' Heels Down”. Yes, heels down is a part of a correct rider’s position but proper alignment is so much more than that. My student will not just be “Riding on the Rail” either. Through the use of figures, cones, poles, obstacles or controlled trail riding, my students will learn to control their horse’s body position and gait. This in turn will improve accuracy for a dressage test, horsemanship or equitation pattern or jumping course. Creating a "Confident, Effective Rider" as well as a “Thinking and Feeling” Rider is the basis of my program. You will learn to feel your horse as a partner, not just sitting on top, being a passenger.

It is also a goal of my program that a student does not just become a “good rider” but also a good “horsemen”. The care of their horse is my utmost concern. So I will also be educating the student on Horse Care, Nutrition, Horse Health, Horse Anatomy, Stable Management, etc.

Thunder Road Stables is located 1 hour south of Lexington, KY and 2 hours South east of Louisville, KY. 22 miles south of Danville, KY. My riding instruction fee is $100 for an 1 1/2 hour lesson on my seasoned show horse. And $60 per hour if you bring your horse to my arena on my property. I do travel for lessons, clinics as well. Please contact me to discuss options. I would love to talk with you about your goals for riding horses and your specialized needs for you and your horse. Call or text at . or email Look forward to talking with you!!... See More

Rea Quarter Horses of Shelbyville provides training for your horse and instruction for the rider. Barbara Rea has trained both horses and riders for over 30 years. She enjoys helping riders develop their skills while riding in a safe and enjoyable environment. Her son, Rusty, enjoys starting the young horses and developing their potential for either the show ring or a quiet pleasure riding mount. Rusty is also the coach of the University of Louisville Western Equestrian Team.... See More

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