Horseback Riding in Gordonsville, Virginia (Orange County)

I have been teaching riding lessons since I was 16 years old and have taken a year’s hiatus from teaching to focus on my career. I am now ready to start teaching again. I am looking to teach people on their own mounts, though would consider a limited number of clients to ride my (wonderful) mare.
I am fully educated to instruct riding lessons, as I graduated with a degree in Recreation and Leisure with a concentration in Equine Studies from Houghton College. The focus of my equine studies was not only in horsemanship and barn management, but in teaching. My studies included becoming a level 4 CHA Certified Riding Instructor (the highest attainable level for one discipline), clinics with Olympic coaches and a course on educational psychology. The greatest value I received from my education was not becoming a better rider, but that I became a teacher.
I have the ability to instruct riders of all levels and all ages. I also have experience working with those who need some confidence building. My focus is always on partnership with the horse and how our bodies relate to the horses. I develop programs and exercises based on each riders needs in order to achieve success. My goal is for each lesson to build upon the last, for my student to take something away from each lesson, and to make it all FUN!
I have been riding since the age of 3, and began serious instruction at the age of 8. My base of knowledge all stems from classical dressage and branches into hunters, jumpers, eventing, and some western. I have ridden not only with Olympic coach Walter Zettl, but also with Olympic rider Chris Kappler. When I moved to Virginia I was a working student for an Advanced level eventer. This experience allowed me to have coaching from her, as well as be present when she was having lessons from greats such as Jimmy Wofford.
My extensive riding background and my education in teaching and how people learn equips me with the tools to be an excellent instructor. My outgoing, energetic personality draws students into learning and puts them at ease.

1hr private lesson $40.00

Thank you for your consideration
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Just moved here from Florida..Available to teach beginner thru adults in Hunter/Jumper divisions.

Misty Brae Farm is a recognized United States Pony Club Riding Center providing the USPC national curriculum to our students. We offer lessons to children as well as adults of all abilities from beginner to advanced riders. Our indoor arena and lighted outdoor ring allow for year round lessons days, evenings, and weekends. Showing is available in jumpers, dressage, eventing, hunters, and USPC rally team competitions. Misty Brae is a fun family oriented atmosphere.
Join us for our summer camps, spring break camp or our holiday camp for a fun and safe learning experience. Visit our website at www.mistybraefarm.com... See More

Fox Pointe Farm offers riding lessons and show coaching. Showing VHSA,BHSA, CVSJA "AA" and IEA. We host and coaching the area's first Interscholastic Equestrian Association show team started in 2008. Lessons year round Tuesday -Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Quality horses and ponies are available to riders in the school program. Weekly group or private lessons. Lease horses are available to help gain needed horseback riding experience. From beginning to riding at the high levels of competition, Fox Pointe Farm ensures that all riders gain an understanding of good horsemanship, superior care and grooming.Trailer in's welcome. Show coaching and representing buyers in the process of horse purchasing.
Call in advance to schedule,no walk in's please.
We offer (1) free half hour introductory lesson to new students.

Trainer Colleen Seely
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Lessons for beginners thru advanced. Basic jumping to Advanced/ Steeplechase. Pls call directly at .
Adult lesson are given also in groups or private.

River Chase Farm brings together over 50 years of combined experience in riding instruction and horse shows. Our team of professional instructors provides something for everyone from the serious competitor to the weekend hobbyist . Many of our students compete in the VHSA and USEF horse shows. We offer flexible lesson times at reasonable rates with both private and group lesson options. Students must be at least 5 yrs of age.

Students are expected to arrive in time to groom and tack their horses and to care for the horses when the lessons are finished. For those who are unable to prepare and put their mounts away independently, private or semi-preview lessons are provided.

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ARIA Certified Riding Instructor, Boarding, Training, Christian Environment. Visit website for pictures & more information.

Golden Dreams Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public organization dedicated to enriching, improving, and empowering the lives individuals with special needs (both children and adults) and their families who can benefit from therapeutic equestrian activities. In addition to serving the needs of our riders, we serve as a hub for volunteerism in the area. We have been providing services to riders in the Middleburg/Loudoun Cty/NOVA/Washington, DC, area since 2006.... See More

Sam Snapp, instructor, over 30 years of western trail riding and barrel racing under her seat. She makes her lessons fun, exciting and educational. Learn from the hoof up, how to saddle, then gallop into the sunset. A.Q.H.A. and WPRA barrel racing champion.... See More

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Horseback riding lessons for all ages and skill levels on Tennessee Walking Horses. Learn to enjoy the NATURAL comfort and beauty of this popular breed in a family-friendly, non-competitive environment. Private or group of 2 lessons are available on weekends. Lessons are held in the Dinwiddie County/Petersburg City area with easy access from I-85.
Training services are available at your barn for owners and riders with any breed of pleasure horse with a specialty in bringing out your gaited horse's natural best.... See More

At 20/20 Horsemanship we focus on giving Clear Communication to obtain Visible Results. This applies to both horse and rider. Balanced seat riding is taught, along with the importance and understanding of herd behavior and body language. We stand apart from the typical
Lesson barn because students 1) learn to properly ‘catch’ and halter the horse 2) leading and correct ground handling 3) grooming, tacking up
4) riding theory
5) unmounted lessons that include: pasture and herd management, skills to
Improve your ride and too many more to list!
As a natural horsemanship trainer, Loretta incorporates teaching her students the training methods she uses for the horses. This concept allows the student to earn respect from the horse while unmounted, and has also proven to be filled with lessons for every day life.... See More

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Experienced horse trainer/riding instructor has openings for new clients. I hold a degree in Equestrian Science from William Woods University and ARIA Hunt Seat certified. I specialize in hunter/jumper, dressage, starting young horses under saddle and retraining horses with issues such as nervousness and fear. I have many years’ experience teaching beginner through advanced riders, child to adult. Discounts for multiple horses and group riding lessons. References available www.WarnersSporthorses... See More

Horsemanship and riding lessons are taught by a certified instructor. We teach ages 7 and up, & we love teaching adults! From the student who has never even touched a horse, to those with experience cantering and jumping we offer something for everyone. Loretta enjoys helping adults gain confidence and working through fear. We strive to focus on teaching good Horsemanship principles to everyone. This includes but is not limited to, learning how to read horses body language, learning how to use your own body language to influence the horse, understanding how herd behavior works and why it is so important to understand the differences of prey and predators. All of the above helps the student to become a better horseman/woman.... See More

Angelica Run Farm offers a unique Equine Time Share that, in conjunction with instruction provided by independently contracted instructors, enables you the use of one of our horses or ponies in private/group lessons on a weekly basis. We also offer a mini-lease program for Advanced Riders as well.... See More