Horseback Riding in Mount Vernon, Washington (Skagit County)

Stephanie teaches riders from beginners through skilled on their own horses or reliable lesson horses at all levels - first the principles of control of the horse's body and influencing its attitude from the ground, later astride, and then using the logical building blocks of dressage to give riders a good foundation of balance, control, and independence of aids to pursue whatever avenue of the sport of horseback riding they choose to follow. Although a trainer and competitor of Dressage horses to the FEI level for over 35 years, Stephanie also teaches students who choose to specialize in hunt seat, jumping, western, western dressage, or gaming. Her assistant trainer Ann Tukey Shideler has taken over the instruction of jumping. Meadowgate is the new home of the reorganized Skagit Valley Pony Club.
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Meadowgate is just east of Interstate 5 at exit 215. Contact Stephanie by text or phone at or by email at or on facebook.... See More

We offer beg. to advanced lessons for adults and children. Horsecamps and clinics, natural horsemanship, trail course.

As a teacher my greatest joy is watching my students build their confidence in their riding and deepen their partnerships with their horses.
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I had the great fortune of growing up in a thriving and inspirational pony club family My mother and mentor, Betty Tukey, taught me everything there is to know about horses and teaching. She furthered my learning by sending me to work with instructors like: Melissa Beardsley, Tami Masters, Kari McClain, Bruce Davidson, Kim and Dietrich Von Hopffgarten.

From these great teachers, I learned to be an effective rider with great horsemanship skills. I want to share the wisdom that I gained from these instructors through my teaching.

Pony club has always played a major role in my life and I grew up competing in rallies and Eventing, Through these experiences I learned about being a competitor, teamwork, responsibility, horsemanship and leadership. I graduated from pony club with my 'B' which establish my strong base of knowledge. Now I have the fortune to give back and play a leadership role in pony club. I am the Regional Instructional Coordinator for the NW region and the DC of the local pony club chapter - Skagit Valley. I hope to pass on the values and learnings that I grew up with in pony club and give this to my students. .
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Education has been the basis of which I stand. With my BA in Psychology and my Masters in Education I apply these classroom management skills to my arena lessons. After grad school, I traveled the world raising my kids for 12 years. I was able to further my riding experiences with lessons in France, England,Germany and Russia.
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I have been diversified my talents in riding from: pony club, eventing, dressage, working with the Riding for the Disabled in England, to running a small riding lesson and vaulting program from my home .
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Now I have come home, at have been working with Stephanie Blockley Clarke at Meadowgate for the past 4 years. Stephanie has taught me how to ride with more finesse and with more compassion. With her teaching I have taken my Dutch Warmblood - Aslan - up to 3rd level in dressage.

My road to being a riding instructor has not taken the normal path, by I have taken the many elements of my life to become a strong teacher. I combine all these elements (dressage, jumping and pony club) in my teaching to provide a very well rounded lesson program.... See More

Certified Coach and Horse Trainer from Canada will travel to your home and help you with all your equestrian needs. Dressage thru Hunter Jumper training for adults and children. Some school horses available thru Wildwood Farm, Oak Harbor, WA.

Pacific Moon Equestrian Center owned by successful FEI competitor, USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist Karen Moore, fosters a warm and friendly but dedicated environment. Our clients enjoy our state of the art facility. Their horses receive the finest quality feed, care and attention from onsite owners and staff. It’s a little slice of heaven on earth. Visitors are always welcome. Sales, retirement and rehabilitation services are also available.... See More

Kim Lacy is an FEI dressage trainer at Hidden Falls Farm in Arlington WA. Kim has trained several horses through the FEI levels and received her USDF gold, silver,and bronze medals. Her and her students have been very successful locally, regionally, and nationally.
Riders receive a good foundation, confidence and develop a great partnership with their horses. Kim offers many different training and lesson packages to best suit your individual needs. She also teaches jumping, under saddle, in hand, hunt seat and western dressage. All levels of horses and riders welcome. School horses available and haul in lessons welcome.... See More

Maplecrest Horsemanship is a new horseback riding lesson program in beautiful Bellingham, WA. Specialized training is available with quality lesson horses, for all levels and ages. Complete horsemanship is taught with lessons tailored to each student's individual goals and aspirations as a rider. Lessons are available in both English and Western disciplines. Leadline is also offered for younger children. Various lesson packages at discounted rates are also available. Contact Nikki today at by text or phone call to schedule a lesson and see if Maplecrest Horsemanship is right for you! Maplecrest looks forward to adding you to our barn family.... See More

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

Dressage training and theory based lessons which utilize the training scale and biomechanics. Lessons and training are tailored to the individual horse and riders needs with a commitment to the horse on building trust and a solid partnership. Competitive and non-competitive adults and junior riders are welcome. USDF L canidiate with a commitment to continuing education. USDF Silver diploma grad.

All breeds are welcomed and encouraged. Successful show history with alternative breeds.

Located at a premier dressage training facility in Everson. Haul in lessons are available in Everson, Lynden and Bellingham.... See More

Allison is one of few female professional Cowhorse trainers. Her success in the showpen on horses she owns and trains, and her passion for helping people, makes her extremely effective at guiding people through training their own horses. As a teacher, she has an uncanny ability to articulate her point and cut through the haze to help people grasp concepts. She focuses on philosophy and encourages her clients to become capable horsemen. Her horses are hard-working and happy and she has a gift for matching horses and riders. She is known for using her finished horses to help riders feel and understand what certain maneuvers should feel like. Allison presents at various expos, offers clinics and lessons, horse sales, and has a number of videos available on her YouTube channel. She always welcomes questions and new participants. If you want a better understanding and relationship with your horse, Willfully Guided Horsemanship is the program for you.... 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

Riding instruction in dressage and jumping. Active eventing competitor. Successful working with adults, teens and children I love to share my passion for horses and horse sport.

We offer English riding lessons in Dressage and Jumping. Excellent school horses for all levels beginning to competing. Full care horse boarding, indoor arena, large turnouts, small cross country jumps. Ages 8 and up. Instructor Sheryl Butler 35+ years teaching and training. Teaching riding and horse care is still my passion!... See More

Cherry Blossom Farm is a full service Hunter/Jumper barn located outside of Seattle, WA. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or just starting out, we offer a program that meets the needs of any horse and rider combination. We attend 'A' shows as well as schooling shows and are known for having a safe and positive atmosphere. Young horses and sales are welcome. USHJA certified.... See More