Horseback Riding in Redmond, Washington (King County)

PTR would like to welcome our new trainer and coach, Alexa Belen!

Alexa will be teaching Tuesday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's and Sunday's and training as well. We are so excited to add her to our family! I've been looking for a mini me and I found her. Please let me know if you would like to take some lessons under her guidance.

Alexa started riding at age 6 right here at Pony Tail Ranch. She showed on our AQHA team for many years at the national level and was top 10 in the nation in 2005. This little gal is a very accomplished horsewoman and will be sharing her expertise with our students.

Alexa graduated from Washington State university in 2013 with a Bachelor of science in psychology and a Bachelors of Arts in criminal justice. She volunteered at PATH, Palouse Area Therapeutic Horsemanship program which fueled her two passions, horses and helping people. She is interested in starting a rehabilitation therapy program. Alexa would like to continue her education by working toward her masters degree focusing on Horse Therapy in correlation with criminal rehabilitation as well as victims of physical and mental trauma.

Pony Tail Ranch offers boarding and training as well as birthday parties for children.... See More

CEC specializes in Dressage, Hunter/Jumpers, Eventing and operates a
full service Training Stable and Formal Riding School. CEC adheres to
International Approved and Accredited Riding Programs that are
accepted world wide with approved training methods and philosophies.
CEC advocates the humane treatment of all equines and strives for
excellence and adheres to the highest ethical standards in all
equestrian practices in the equine industry.
CEC offers professional instruction and training, with 25 years
experience and continued education, offering expertize in Horse
Mastership, the art of caring for the horse and all aspects of the
their well being and Horsemanship, the art of riding or equitation.
Our philosophies are to develop educated riders with humane practices
and a respectful relationship with horses, developing correct natural
riding techniques.

CEC lessons include the opportunity to experience all aspects of
horses, not just the riding lesson, we teach stable care, horse care
and riding techniques in our lessons and students help care for their
mount before and after lessons.

CEC ponies and horses are imported from overseas and are quality bred
for temperament, talent and intelligence and our school herd are
professionally trained, experienced and well mannered safe, horses and
ponies, offering a competitive edge for our students to compete at
schooling to professional shows.
CEC offers lessons, training, showing ,leasing, sales, educational
classes, student work exchange, instructor and barn management
classes, summer camps, toddler programs, school groups, scouts,
corporate and special group programs... See More

Yvonne Mathews has been involved in youth development and the use of horses as teachers for over 25 years in Washington State. She has coached many 4-H youth through their 4-H project as well as mentored aspiring instructors and trainers. Her students have been top ten riders as well as medal riders consistently.
Prior to coaching, Yvonne apprenticed under trainers with various breeds of horses. Most notably, Arabians at Scott Arabians, as well as Paso Finos, At Ranch Paso Bravo, in California. She also worked at Brown’s Canyon Equestrain center with Kathy Brown as a polo pony exerciser. She has a two year degree in Equine Science and Nutrition, from Pierce College, Ca. and continues her Equine knowledge periodically with judges training and volunteering as ring steward/scribe at local equine shows.
She is a member of USEF, Western Dressage Association, and Lake Washington Saddle Club.... See More

Eickert Eventing provides full or partial training for horses and riders focusing on dressage and jumping in Snohomish County. Eickert Eventing offers high quality training and riding lessons year-round for youth and adults of all skill levels. The Advanced level trainer, Natascha Eickert, always approaches each horse and rider as an individual, meeting them where they are and helping them to reach their goals at their own pace. Natascha has 20 years of eventing experience, has been working with top level horses since 2005, and providing riding lessons for 10 years. Natascha has several students who have competed and ribbon placed at local eventing shows. She is based at Fast Track Farms, but is willing to provide lessons and training offsite for an additional fee.... See More

Focusing on creating a fun safe learning enviorment that will both challenge and excite the rider. We are a 3-Day event barn that excels in both hunter/jumpers and Classical Dressage.

Hunter's Run is a premier private hunter/jumper training facility. We are located in Maple Valley, approximately 30 minutes from Bellevue, Seattle, and Issaquah. We offer board, training and lessons for beginners to advanced riders. Our experienced professionals are committed to bringing out your personal excellence.

Hunter's Run Equestrian Center has been training hunters/jumpers and equitation for over 25 years.

Our riders compete in lead line, hunters, jumpers, and equitation at local, national and international "A" shows.

Colleen has owned and been the head trainer at Hunter's Run for 25 years. She brings many years of experience to horse care, client satisfaction as well as a life-long love of horses, people and horse shows.
She has also found time to give back in industry positions such as president and board member many times for the Washington State Hunter-Jumper Association, North American Young Riders Coordinator, Zone IX Chairman, and she is currently on the Zone IX Board for USHJA.

Career highlight: Being awarded the National Bergen-Brunswick Corporation's "Trainer of the Year."

Meghann has been riding and showing since she was four years old. She successfully competed in the ponies, children's, juniors, adult, amateur owners and grand prix. After receiving a criminal justice degree from Seattle University, Meghann chose to become a professional for Hunter's Run.

Career highlights include: 3 top ten placings in the USEF WEst Coast Finals, top 10 in the National equitation Finals at the Capitol Challenge under Karen Healy. She also swept the N.W. Zone IX finals as an adult winning the Adult Eq Finals, Adult Hunter Finals, Johnny Johnson MEdal Finals and the Ariat Finals. She recently won the Zone IX 1st Year Green Finals on DaVinci in 2009. She brings extensive experience to our riders.

Angie has been riding with Hunter's Run since she was 11 years old. Her expertise is starting green and/or young horses, preparing them for shows, and offering a comfortable 1st show experience. Angie has consistently won many championships at shows in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and California as well as many year end and zone awards.
She is excellent with new riders, helping them gain confidence and is a strong coach for intermediate and advanced students. Angie has also been a board member several times for the Washington State Hunter & Jumper Association.
Career highlight: Competing in the ASPCA MaClay finals in California.... See More

Woodside Stables is the premier hunter, jumper and equitation barn in Kitsap County! We teach beginners through advanced, young children through adults. With an emphasis on good horsemanship and equitation we can help you achieve your riding goals, whether they include local schooling shows, or national competitions. School horses are available. A family owned and operated business.... See More

Private lessons on school horses or your own. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Full service facility. Fun family friendly atmosphere.

Lesson program close to Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island. Beginner through advanced lessons, training, and summer camps! Call or email for more information. Whitney Miller specializes in ages 5- 18 and Owner Ruel Johnson has a winning record teaching equitation and Hunters and the highest level.... See More

Balanced riders for happy horses.
The Red Horse Farm is a small boarding and lesson barn that believes in teaching the basics from the ground up. All of our students learn all the "how to's" of horses: ground manners, grooming, leading, tacking, and balanced riding. We offer private and semi private (2 students to 1 teacher)lessons; it is a firm belief that a low student:teacher ratio makes for a higher success with our students. We offer school horses and a lease program. We haul out to local schooling shows, cattle sorting and trail rides.
Please visit our website for more info on pricing and availability. WWW.TheRedHorseFarm.com or find us on Facebook!... See More

We are a full service horse boarding and training center. We offer many programs from summer camps to private lessons, groups, girl scouts, YMCA and work with all ages and levels. We offer trail rides , obstacle course work. Lesson in English, Western and Dressage. We work with all breeds. We breed Warmbloods, sporthorses, Arabians, and Fjords.... See More

hunter/jumper, western reining, basic horsemanship

Offering riding lessons Thursday evenings to adults or children over the age of 15. Our instructor is a graduate of Meredith Manor who owns her own barn where she currently teaches. Our goals are:
To Influence a horse into a desired movement and frame.
To Transform a horse’s natural habits into a breathtaking work of art.
To Create a horse capable of constantly learning and constantly accepting change.
To Teach a rider the basics of balance, seat, posture, and aid application.
To Encourage a rider to bridge the gap between concept and reality.
To Construct a rider capable of influencing, transforming, and learning regardless of riding discipline.
If these are your goals please contact us. Instruction is available in the english disciplines including dressage, pleasure, hunter, jumper, eventing. Our riding arena is covered and we have 2 horses available for lessons.... See More

Private boarding facility offering Dressage training and instruction throughout the levels, for all ages. Beginner, Junior and Young Rider programs. Sport horse and pony sales and breeding. Hypoallergenic horses available.

Riding instructor and horse trainer Seasoned equestrian with over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience with a variety of breeds from weanling to elder care. Provides training with a focus on biomechanics using ground work and basic dressage while developing communication and confidence building for both horse and rider. Specialized focus with gaited horses for the past 10 years. Combining experience, skill and innate instincts with horses to assist the horse and owner/rider to achieve their goals. Though clients often say she is magical, it is not magic, but the time and investment of a truly gifted practitioner.... See More