Horseback Riding in Statesville, North Carolina (Iredell County)

Cristin Kyle is a horsemanship trainer who believes in building trust, respect, and confidence in both horses and riders. Teaching how to build a better relationship is the foundation of her training methods. From the ground up through the saddle, she strongly believes this is the basis of safety with horses.

Working with horses and people from any discipline, she believes that your saddle choice should not change the core of your training nor should it affect your relationship with your horse. This is how she came to name her business Stable Relationships.

Cristin believes in continuous learning, from professionals, students, and horses. Each horse has something to contribute, as they are our best teachers. She understands and respects that both you and your horse are individuals and should be treated as such. In her opinion there is no ‘cookie-cutter’ method for every individual or horses or ‘30 day miracles’.

Cristin helps riders learn to better read their horses on the ground, from head to tail – there is a lot to be said in their expressions alone. This transfers to saddle work as well, and helps build a more responsive horse. As well as creating more confidence as a rider, or horse and rider team. She also teaches riders to feel their subtle movements as often as possible to create a better release point, horses learn from the release of pressure and riders should learn to give to a horse as quickly as possible.

Breaking down the more complicated tasks for you and your horse to bring it back to a place where you both can be successful, are the building blocks for success. Cristin wants you to leave feeling better about yourself, your horse, and both of your abilities combined, whether it is through her training, a clinic or a riding lesson on one of her horses.

Cristin is based in a beautiful horse region with easy access to the Triad and surrounding areas. Cristin travels throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and surrounding states.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you would like additional information or have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Cristin and her team.... See More

Rocky Knoll Stables is a family run business that has been providing top-quality services to our community for over 15 years.

We are conveniently located right outside of Asheboro, North Carolina. Our family has been blessed to have been able to collect a variety of equines that make their home at Rocky Knoll Stables. Whether customers are just wanting to learn to ride or maybe looking for a horse to call their own we can make it happen here at Rocky Knoll Stables!... See More

At Shea Rose Farm, faithfully serving the Marvin/Waxhaw area for 30 years, we strive to provide a comprehensive equestrian program to develop confidence, competence, and compassion in our students. Our lessons include ring and trail riding, jumping, dressage, driving, drill team, vaulting (gymnastics on horses- our competitive vaulting team is NC first team, started 25 years ago), ground work, and games. We take trips with our horses to the mountains, beach, and even fox hunting in Aiken. We are not a traditional show barn but we do have students who compete in US Pony Club, competitive trail rides, and our vaulting competitions. We also host international trail rides. CHA certified instructor training is also available. In the summer, we host camps at the farm as well as week long trips to the mountains and the international destinations. There are several dedicated vaulting camps.... See More

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Currently accepting Intermediate/advanced students only - this means riders that are able to walk, trot, canter, and catch/tack up their own horses. We have a dynamic space on an 11 acre farm with a talented, diversified, animated, entertaining instructor, specializing in teaching fun, exciting lessons to established equestrians. Come ride in a beautiful area with woods, trails, giant open fields, on wonderful horses. We have loads of cross country jumps, hills, wide open spaces, lots of fun!!

Lessons are $80 each, small group lessons with up to 5 riders. We do accept haul-in lessons if you want to bring your own horse.

We also offer trail rides for beginners-advanced, up to 5 people in a group, for $100 per person. By Appointment only.

Birthday parties available for up to 10 children, 2 hour party with approximately one hour of riding - $400 per party, all decorations included - just bring food and drinks!... See More

Dressage training to committed riders. Boarding Is flexable. Training and competition includes Intro (both tests), Training (all tests), 1st level (all tests), 2nd level (all tests), 3rd level (all tests), and 4th level (all tests)

If rider is advanced enough to proceed higher, training is available.... See More

Seacrest Show Stables with Hunters and Jumpers, pairing the perfect match for horse and rider for a winning team. Working with beginners to advanced riders.

At Chestnut Lane we specialize in Saddleseat riding and driving for both pleasure and competition for children and adults at every skill level, beginner through advanced. In our riding program, our knowledgeable and friendly instructors tailor lessons to each student. Lessons are taught in our spacious indoor arena as well as our large, outdoor arena as weather permits. Family, friends and clients can relax and enjoy watching lessons from our climate-controlled observation room.

* Free introductory riding Lesson* We are just outside of the south Charlotte area. We have a indoor and outdoor riding ring so no matter the weather we are always available. Lessons start at $40 with a Free introductory lesson. Don't Ride? we also have driving lessons as well.... See More

You can find quality, certified, safe riding instruction with horseback riding lessons at our riding academy.

We also offer: Horse camps and pony birthday parties.

Established in 1990. Our facility is designed specifically for teaching and includes an indoor arena for year-round riding. Our program is designed to give children more hands-on time with horses and help them become a well-rounded equestrian. Our barn door is always open to your child. We offer group and private lessons for beginners through advanced riders, ages 7-17.... See More

Wnaaa offers the following:

- Trail Rides for all levels

- Ample pasture room, 125 acre farm

- Five level cross country course, featuring Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training levels. Course includes three water complexes, open and wooded

- Dogs always welcomed (Leashed please.)

- Called away on business, the Ark can board your house pets as well

- Open show circuit hosted here, as well as other circuit sponsored shows

- hourly trail rides available, or hourly rentals available

- Leases available

- Pony Rides

- Petting Zoo

- Petting Zoo & Pony Ride Parties

- Open relaxed atmosphere

- Convenient to other equine venues, Cane Creek, Morrow Mountain,
Uwharrie National Forest, Sugar Loaf Mountain for trail riding, Numerous
other show facilities.

- Participation in Aggressive 6 week worming schedule

- Home to USEA Events

Please visit Wnaaa.com for more information!!... See More

MWM riding Camp is family owned and operated. We provide lessons for ages 3 and up. We are taking our youth off the streets and putting them in a saddle. We believe an hour of riding can change a child's life. We have a safe, comfortable, affordable, and loving environment. We also offer some therapeutic riding. MWM has a game room, class room, trail, outside arena, and much more. We welcome all riders. Lessons start at $15.00/hr so we can reach children that normally would not be able to get riding lessons. MWM is non-profit and we accept donations on our website. Sign up before our classes are full. The owner/imstructor has been riding since age 10. She is reaching out to the community by giving back to the youth. She is presently a CNA and she attends nursing school. She is CPR certified and she knows sign language fluently. We teach western riding.... See More

Lessons, Training, Clinics, Judging
USDF Certified Dressage Instructor/Trainer
USDF "L" Graduate with Distinction
USEA Certified Eventing Instructor
Level IV Centered Riding Instructor/Clinician

A Note from Martha:

Dressage is a beautiful form of communication between a horse and rider.If you are interested in competing in dressage, I can teach you how to choose, apply, and prepare for the event, whether it is local or out of town. I applaud you for showing an interest in dressage - it means you care about your horse, and advance yourself as a rider. Perseverance will bring the two of you many rewards.

I first became involved with dressage, when, as a hunt seat rider, I found myself craving a higher level of communication with my horse. I saw dressage riders create what appeared to be magic with their horses.

For anyone who has learned the art of ballroom dancing, there are many similarities. The man leads, the woman follows, and in the case of riding, the rider leads and the horse follows. The horse will find this as enjoyable as the woman does, if the rider is clear in their "aids" (as when a man "leads" in dancing). If the aids are unclear, the horse will give the wrong response, and possibly even be punished for it. This is very discouraging, and eventually the horse will become sour and resistant.

It is for this reason it is very important for a rider to learn how to isolate the aids, how to properly apply them, and how to combine them as well. I teach the rider how to become aware of the effect their body parts, balance, and even their voice can have on communication with the horse. The rider must train their body as a dancer does, with stretches, holding their position initially with muscle, and learning to relax in the correct position. This requires dedication on the rider's part, stamina, and tremendous concentration. The good news is that the rider does not have to rush this process, and shouldn't try because there are no shortcuts. Be prepared for some frustrating moments, as it takes a lot of repetition to erase old habits, and feeling physically tired at the end of your ride. Those who have givien up other disciplines to try dressage because it is "easier" are in for a big surprise.

I teach riders who own (or beg, borrow, or steal) their own horses. If you don't have access to a horse, I can help find one for you, just check with me.... See More