Horseback Riding in Acworth, Georgia (Cobb County)

Rachel Helmbold, Eventing & Dressage Instructor, Serenity Creek Equestrian Center. Level II Instructor's Certification Candidate through USEA ICP. Competed through USEA Preliminary to the Regional Championship Level, USDF Second Level, and IHSA through Nationals. Coached the 2010 USEA Beginner Novice Master Champion, Reserve Champion at AEC's, and coached USDF Training Level rider to Region III Championships. Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from Berry College with double minors in Teaching Equitation and Breaking and Training. Worked under Canadian & Belgian Eventing Olympians at Bouckaert Farm, GA and for International Grand Prix Dressage Trainers at Valhalla Farms, FL. Was head trainer at Summerhill Stud in South Africa. A lifelong student of the art of riding, I have a passion for developing better riders and better horses.... See More

Safe Horsemanship with a Woman's Touch. Specializing in adult riders new to horses or starting over. Lessons and training using Natural Horsemanship for horse AND rider available for ALL ages. If you have always wanted to learn to ride, or used to ride as a child and now are scared, feel too old, or just don't know where to start, If you have a problem horse, if you are scared to get back on after an accident or time off, I can help! 16 years experience working with timid riders. Quiet environment that makes learning easy, NO pressure to advance, NO pressure to show. All lessons are individualized to your personal needs. Learn how to effectively communicate with your horse from the ground up. For those that need help with their horses, I offer foal handling, colt starting, problem solving, trailer loading, trail obstacles and more. I do NOT train for show, but rather teach you how to build a partnership between you and your horse that lasts a lifetime. Quiet and sane lesson horses or horses for lease available for those that just want to give horseback riding a try. NEW for 2015, I now offer Formation Riding Classes for riders of all levels. If you have always wanted to try drill team without the speed and love the idea of synchronized riding of the Spanish Riding School, or simply want to put more fun in your riding routine, this class IS for you. Anyone that can safely walk and trot their horse, CAN do this! Group lessons start at $25.00 per rider, private lesson $40.00. Will travel to your farm (mileage applies)... See More

New for 2009! Little River is forming an IEA team-the first in this area. Offering team competition for grades 6-12. Lessons also available for all ages and experience levels.

Wisteria Farms offers lessons from the beginner to the advanced A circut rider. We offer training packages and horses for lease and sale. We also offer full board with the owner living on site.

Woodcrest Farm is a small, quiet, 15 acre boarding facility catering to adult boarders and lessons. We have 8 stalls, turn out pastures, and a 110 x 230 lighted sand arena. Full board is $350/month, pasture board $200. Lessons are given in Hunt Seat and Dressage. 30 years experience teaching, with the emphasis on learning how to safely and softly communicate with your horse for a more comfortable and effective ride for both the horse and rider. Instruction is also available at your own farm. Visit our website for more information. www.woodcrestfarm.com .... See More

Areas of concentration: Equitation/Horsemanship, Western pleasure/Hunter under Saddle, Halter/Showmanship, Trail/Ranch Riding, Beginning and Intermediate Hunter over Fences.
What will I learn?
If you are a new rider and do not already have a discipline preference your strengths and weaknesses can be assessed in the first few lessons. From that point it can be determined what riding style will be more beneficial to pursue.
If you are an intermediate or advanced rider The Academy welcomes all disciplines. Whether your goal is to be competitive at breed shows or have a handy trail or ranch horse, Flying Heels can get you there. Jennifer has experience in the following disciplines: western pleasure, western horsemanship, trail, showmanship, halter, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equitation, working hunter over fences, dressage, reining, extreme cowboy competitions, working cow horse, and ranch sorting. She is currently working on adding Cowboy Mounted Shooting to the list!
All aspects of equine care are covered in the lesson program. Proper use and fitting of equipment, lunging, trailer loading, nutrition, grooming, and first aid are a few examples of ground work that will be covered.
Lesson Specifics:
 Semi-Private Lesson: $35
 Private Lesson (w/ travel): $45
 Private Lesson (no travel): $40
 Group Lesson (3+): $30
All lessons include a full hour of under saddle instructional time. Lessons are available on your horse or a lesson horse. Please have your horse tacked up and ready prior to lesson time. Proper riding attire is mandatory: boots with a minimum of a ½” of heel and helmets for riders under 18. Helmets for adults are recommended. Please use safe tack and good judgment.
 Training per ride (travel): $35
 Training per ride (no travel): $25
Training is available by the ride. The duration of the training session depends mostly on how far along the horse is, bad habits, and the horse’s stamina. If ground work is necessary prior to any under saddle work, this will be included.
The training and lesson process: All horses and riders learn at different speeds and have varying skills and strengths. These factors will determine you and your horse’s progress. The Academy’s goal is to create a cooperative team between horse and rider allowing them to face challenges and obstacles together.... See More

Lisa Evans Weinwurm, maintains her own training farm, Equine Reflections LLC in Winder, Ga., Just 20 minutes from Athens, Ga. She teaches all levels of riders in various disciplines such as Dressage, Combined Training, Hunters, Jumpers, Fox Hunting, Pleasure Riding and Natural Horsemanship . She can teach you on your horse or hers at your farm or hers. Call or write for more information. More information about her and her farm can be found on her website at www.EquineReflectionsLLC.com... See More

Rolling Ridge Farm offers quality huntseat riding instruction for all ages. We offer opportunities to show at all leves, learn proper basics, and just enjoy horses. we believe in a safe and encouraging learning environment. We offer boarding servies for students with their own horse and also offer great quality school horses of all levels for those who don't.... See More

We are a beautiful 25 acre full service facility. We offer Group and Private lessons for any age rider and experience. We have a wonderful riding ring with lights and a full set of jumps. Our lesson horse are wonderful and all have been there and done that. We attend raited and schooling shows, 4h events, APHA, AQHA, and IBHA. Check out our website and see the difference of our farm.... See More

Little D Farms is a family oriented farm focused on natural horsemanship and respect for your equine partner. We teach all ages from beginners to intermediate riders, we love children and adults starting out or coming back to the equine world. We focus on building a relationship with your horse, communication, and a balanced riding seat that will stay with a rider their entire life. We teach you about horses from the ground up including; health care, grooming, and tacking. However your lesson time starts from the time you are in the saddle. We specialize in speed events (cloverleaf barrels, texas barrels, arena race, cones, and pole bending) and provide trailering to local shows and JR Rodeo. We also enjoy trail riding at local trails and on 35 farm acres available, and teach skills needed for confident and safe trail rides. Every horse needs to enjoy trails, especially speed event horses! Lesson horses available or trailer in your own. Will travel to you and your horse within 30 miles for a small fee. Group trail rides, birthday parties, and summer camps available. Gift certificates available....ask about our Christmas Special! Please contact us via email: ... See More

Red Star Equestrian is a family oriented farm located in Maysville, GA offering beginner and intermediate english and western riding lessons for ages 6 and up. Lessons include learning how to groom brush the horse, saddle, and ride with an emphasis on safety and fun! Instructor Kristin Taylor has been riding horses for over 20 years and instructing for 10 years. She worked at the Lake Lanier Island Equestrian Center for 4 years teaching lessons and leading trail rides. During college she rode for the University of Georgia's Varsity Equestrian Team. She has also traveled the world on horseback adventures with trips to: Ireland, Argentina, Portugal, Spain, and Belize. Find us on Facebook!... See More

Shannon Loven-Thompson has over 20 years experience teaching children and training ponies for show and pleasure. Currently, Shannon has a waiting list for new students starting as young as 4 years of age. Our ponies have years of experience teaching beginners and competing at horse shows of all kinds. Students compete regularly and are often among the show leaders. Our students enjoy consistent competition in Eventing, Dressage, State 4-H Horse Shows, Pony Club Championships, GDCTA events, and local hunter shows.
Shannon enjoys developing a robust group of child safe ponies at a variety of skill levels as well as young riders to enjoy the ponies she trains. Areas of specialization: early youth riders, equitation, dressage, show jumping, three (3) day eventing, and western pleasure.
Lessons are taught on our farm located in Jefferson.
Please call for an appointment to meet Shannon and her wonderful ponies. ... See More

My goal is to foster a love of horsemanship and teach the proper techniques in caring for our equine friends. Students are taught to fully appreciate the responsibilities and rewards of being an equestrian and to develop a life-long respect for horses while learning self discipline, patience, perseverance and self confidence. I offer Western lessons. My students will learn the proper way to behave around horses, how to care for them, how to ride and why things are done the way they are; and to become accomplished, competent and independent riders. My lessons are designed for groups family members or one on one private lessons. I have owned, trained, and given lessons for 14 years. I am creating this new program for home schoolers. I am located 6 miles east of Monroe, GA in Good Hope.
The class is for one hour @ $25.00.
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dressage trainer,coach,instructor. my own background includes 2 year study of classical training with Nuno Olivera and 6 years with Gunnar Ostergaard; have trained horses through Grand Prix. I teach riders to understand position and use of the aids to make their their riding experience both safer and effective. I train horses the same progressive way; resulting in a horse which is a pleasure to ride. I accept horses for training and teach at Cottonwood Farm in Covington Ga. I am available for Clinics, instruction at private farms within 20 miles of Covington; and coaching at shows.... See More

Teaching ages 3 to 85 basic horsemanship in both the Hunter and Western formats. Attend shows and clinics as well as offering training and sales as well. Over 22 years experience with plenty of references available. Grew up in the AQHA world and have spent the last 15 working in the hunter shows also.... See More