Denise Phillips / Riding Instructor in Marysville, Ohio

Old Oak Farm is the zebra in a herd of horses when compared to the typical show barn. We specialize in more individualized lesson plans and training programs that are able to fit the specific needs of our diverse cliental. Our trainer Denise Phillips has a background that consists of riding and training hunters, jumpers and equitation horses. During her competitive years she qualified for IHSA Nationals at Kenyon College and as an adult trained with Pamela Graham (hunters and jumpers), Jen Nadalin (hunters and jumpers) and Leslie McDonald (dressage).

Denise's teaching philosophy involves designing a system based on how riders learn best and has evolved into really helping her students "learn to feel" and develop problem solving skills thus enabling them to ride any kind of horse. Working with many different horses and lots of young and green horses requires solid basics that can then be adapted to each unique horse and rider combination.

We have a very developed system for working with many different types of horses and riders. We teach clients how to bring out the best in their horses through consistent, thoughtful riding, and good barn management skills. Her teaching methods can best be described as giving the riders the basic tools they need to get the most out of their horse. As horse and rider progress, she equips the rider with more tools, and the knowledge to put those tools to work.

Specialties

Confidence Building For Horse And Rider A Circuit Showing Adult Riding Lessons Balanced Seat Beginner Riding Lessons for Adults Beginning Riders Welcome Children's Riding Lessons Coaching Dressage Training Eventing Coach Family Friendly Atmosphere Family-Friendly Rates Gift Certificates Available Ground Work Group Lessons Haul-Ins Horse Boarding Horse Leases Horse Sales Hunt Seat Hunter Jumper Training Hunters IHSA Intermediate Riders Internships Leasing Lesson Horses Available Lunge Lessons Natural Horsemanship Training Private Lessons Reasonable Rates Riding Clinics Showing Timid Riders Weekend Lessons Working Student Program Young Riders