Horseback Riding in Richfield, Wisconsin (Washington County)

My name is Britt and I am a riding instructor that works in Madison and the surrounding communities. My specialties include hunt seat equitation, western horsemanship, and Showmanship. I also offer beginner lessons in english and western disciplines and also ground work. I showed on the AQHA circuit for several years and also on the Missouri State Equestrian Team. I currently coach a high school equestrian team and am looking to expand and give private lessons and training rides. I love working with children but also have experience working with adults. My philosophy is that everyone is constantly growing and learning and achieving your riding goals is a process that takes time, patience, and passion... See More

Anita Di Modica has a B.S. degree in Equine Science and has been giving lessons, training, showing horses, and judging for over 25 years. She has been, and will be again, a WSHC, WI 4-H, & POA certified judge.

She uses humane, nonviolent, and fair methods for training, (a mix of Natural Horsemanship and Classical Dressage). She has trained and given lessons to numerous winners in huntseat and western pleasure, equitation and horsemanship, dressage, jumping and barrels. She has also trained many nice trail horses and horses that "do it all". All the horses she works with have the manners to do well in showmanship.

Let me help you and your horse become a team.... See More

Lance Hayes Stables is a well-established saddle seat (English) barn, providing lessons for everyone from beginning riders to national champions. Private and semi-private lesson packages are available. Youth programs include the Maefield Equestrians Youth Club and summer riding camps. Adult camps also available. Lance Hayes stables also offers training for American Saddlebred horses, and has a breeding program with young horses for sale.... See More

Saddle Up Horse Training, LLC provides training for your horse from an unbroke colt to a finished reining, english pleasure, or western pleasure horse. We also provide riding lessons in reining, dressage, English and Western pleasure. We also offer boarding with priority given to lesson and training clients. We take lesson clients out trail riding and to other shows and fun events.... See More

Full service training barn offering over 40 years experience working with horses of every breed and ability. Our show horses compete at Regional and National level breed association shows in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Horsemanship, Equitation, Trail, and Halter. We are a family friendly barn, and offer lessons for riders from 5 years and up. Heated barn, indoor and outdoor arenas, and individual turnout. Our friendly, laid-back atmosphere is welcoming to new riders and those with experience who want to take their riding to the next level. Featuring colt starting, retraining problem horses, and finishing horses to show. Private lessons, on your own horse or ours. Attention to detail and custom programs for each of our clients puts us ahead of the rest. Please call to set up a barn tour, and talk about the program we can build for you- we are not able to respond through this listing service via email. ... See More

About Us:

About Us

Rustic View Farm is located in the scenic Baraboo Bluffs, in Merrimac,Wisconsin. We are home to about 30 Morgan horses as well as our beloved Labrador Retrievers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Rustic View Farm is owned by Dr. Dean and Wendy Meyer. Started in 1989 with the beginning of a breeding program that has since developed into what we believe to be Morgans with quality, substance, and style. Whether for the showring or for the family horse, we offer horses of all ages, all levels of training. If you are looking for a new show prospect, or a family horse, we welcome you to our farm! In 2011, we welcomed Jim Riggs, our new son-in-law officially into our family and are pleased to have him as our resident trainer, along with our daughter Nicole. Jim has been a horseman all of his life and brings to Rustic View Farm, his knowledge and expertise with starting young horses right. He is first and foremost a skilled farrier and operates his farrier service full time. Nicole has grown up in the show ring. She has shown at the National level and has been very successful in her endeavors. She now offers a complete lesson program from beginners thru advanced.

Riding Lessons:

We offer riding lessons for those interested in showing or for individuals who would like to learn to ride just for the fun of it, no matter what age.

Wisconsin winters can be long and cold and horseback riding is an excellent way to keep in shape during those long winter months! Ride in comfort in our newly remodeled heated indoor arena!!

Our Lesson Progrom

Every individual begins with a private lesson to evauluate their experience so they may be placed with the best possible horse. For a beginner, it will take several private lessons before they are ready to participate in a group lesson. Every individual progresses at a different rate. Very young riders will require more one-on-one attention and we recommend private riding lessons until the rider is comfortable being transitioned into a group session. This time frame varies for each individual.

Lesson Length

Lessons generally last approximately 30 minutes. However, that can be a long time for a young person to ride and some individuals do better with a shorter ride. Therefore, we will spend the remainder of time grooming the horse or learning about horses in general.

Lesson Attire

You must wear long pants and closed toe shoes to your lesson. Sandals or open-toed (or open-heeled) shoes are not appropriate. Shorts and capri pants are not acceptable.... See More

We believe that people who are passionate about horses are kindred spirits. Children and adults alike, who learn to ride, care for and show horses acquire unparalleled life and leadership skills. We are dedicated to teaching students how to do the following: Instill a sense of personal responsibility and integrity Learn as much as they can about horses and riding Build self esteem and confidence Show empathy and kindness for both horses and humankind Develop a strong work ethic Act in a competitive and sportsman-like way AND most importantly......Have fun!
We are committed to providing excellent service and holding ourselves to the highest safety standards all while continuously trying to find ways to innovate our horse riding program. We always keep at the forefront of our minds, that we are role models for our riders, and loving stewards of our horses. Each day as we work with our riders and the horses, we never forget that this work is an absolute gift, honor and privilege. It is the horse who is the athlete and the rider is more like the driver or director. These are the FOUNDATION SKILLS that a GOOD rider must be able to impart successfully to the equine.Challenging riders makes them stronger than you can imagine. They do learn to fall, but more importantly, they learn to get back up! Given this strength, they might event learn to fly. Anything's possible once the horse lover gains the power they need to do good in the world. Our mission at the stables is to create a meaningful and memorable experience between the horse and horse lover.

Conveniently Located a few minutes from Westside of Madison
Horses & Facility well taken care off
Focus on Horse Programs for ALL Levels
No Equipment Required; Must wear long pant and closed toe shoes
We make Horsing Around a Breeze!

• How to conduct yourself safely around horses
• Proper horse care - Cleaning, Grooming, Tacking
• Types and colors of horses
• Horsemanship
• Sportsmanship
• Showmanship in the ring
• Horse anatomy and psychology... See More

Cindy, our instructor/trainer/owner, started her 20+ year career showing on the WI/IL dressage circuit. She has shown as such prestigious facilities as Lamplight Equestrian Center and Thistledown Farm. Cindy has studied under many top dressage trainers in the country, including Dominique Barbier, Alex Koynot, Natalie Lamping, Fatima Nelson, and Bodo Hagen. Cindy is also a NARHA licensed therapeutic riding instructor. Therefore, in additon to having clients that simply enjoy riding, or have successfully shown at local shows, she has the experience, knowledge, and patience to work with riders having learning disabilities.

Please visit our web site - AndersonsPineCrestFarm.com... See More

We are located in Verona and just a few minutes from Madison’s West side. Liberty Stables is not just another boarding barn…. We are a TRAINING facility that specializes in Beginner and Youth riders. We teach our riders the fundamental skills of Horsemanship, Sportsmanship and Team work. We have spent years developing a program that teaches our riders in a fun and safe atmosphere. We currently have over 70 youth riders and 40 Adult riders that attend our lesson or Horsemanship classes weekly. Many of which have been with us for 10 plus years. Our team also competes in many 4H, open and breed circuit shows. If you are looking for a place where you can learn to ride or achieve your dreams in horse ownership Liberty is the place for you!! We are a family orientated barn that encourages kids as young as 3 yrs to follow their dreams!

We have multiple Instructors to fit your needs, many nice lesson horses and we provide all the tack needed.

**NEW HEATED RIDING ARENA AND UPPER BARN**

SERVICES PROVIDED -Private and Group lessons -Group Sessions and Clinics -Several Boarding packages -Training (Starting of young stock-finishing a ring horse) -4H, Youth Show Teams and Open/Circuit show teams in Paint/Pinto, Arabian & Friesian -Summer activities, Girl scouts, kid’s camps and more…. -Certified In Natural Horsemanship

Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to set up a barn tour.
Mandy (Owner/Trainer)

Website is libertystables.us We are also on FB!!!... See More

I am a dressage, jumping, and beginner lesson instructor. I came over from Holland over 6 years ago. Back in Holland I graduated as Veterinarian Assistant/Technician. I was always into the horses and have a lot of experience with the youngsters, and trained with some great trainers over in Holland.
In the US I trained under Yvonne Berkhout for many years, then Wayne Boyers, Kim Iwen and Endel Ots of Kim and Yvonne Barteau's KYB Dressage. I am terrific with kids, but do offer intermediate lessons to 3rd level. I have participated in many shows around the country and have scored in the seventies at every level I have competed. My main focus in my lessons are to keep harmony between the horse and rider, and that both come out of the lessons feeling happy, and improved.... See More

Jenny comes from a diverse background that gives her a unique approach to training young horses and instructing riders. From William Woods University Jenny earned a degree in Elementary Education and Equestrian Science. She understands how to teach and believes in meeting students (Horse or human) at their ability level and build their confidence step by step to achieve new goals. As an Army National Guard Infantry Medic, she possesses the self-discipline and medical knowledge to provide structure and safety. Working with young sale horses is a passion of Jenny’s and her experience as Realtor (Jenny Hewitt Realty with Keller Williams in Madison Wi) gives her an edge when it comes to marketing sale horses.

Jenny began her career in the western disciplines – specifically halter and showmanship, developed a passion for jumping, loving the graceful hunter and adrenaline of the jumper ring. Progressing in her education, she placed an emphasis in dressage to strengthen and develop her young horses. As a WWU student she’s experienced the passion and excitement of Saddle Seat. She combines the best of these disciplines to bring up young or green horses for a future in any discipline.... See More