Taylor Halsey / Riding Instructor in Enterprise, Alabama

From the beginning riders to experienced competitors, Thistle Field Farm is always looking for dedicated students to add to our program. Our program attracts both first time riders and those that are experienced.
Lessons taught at TFF offer safe and structured lessons for children and adults of all riding levels and abilities.
Our instructor Taylor Halsey and well-schooled lesson horses/ponies will help you meet your riding goals, whether you have been riding for years or are just starting out. Mounted lessons emphasize riding safety and the development of a balanced seat in dressage and jumping. Unmounted horsemanship lessons that accompany the mounted lessons teach proper horse handling, grooming, care, and stable management skills.
Horse show experiences are a great way to have fun and build friendships. There is no pressure at Thistle Field Farm for students to show. However, for the student that is ready and wants to show there are many opportunities available.
Taylor is 24 years old and has been riding non stop since the age of 3. She is a B level pony clubber working toward her A. She has brought multiple horses up through the levels in many disciplines. Including: Eventing (USEA), Dressage(USDF), Show Jumping(USHJA)(USEF) and Pony Club. She has also shown on the AQHA and APHA circuits in Western Pleasure, Showmanship, Huntseat, Trail, Horsemanship, English Pleasure, Halter and Barrel Racing. She was also active in 4-H and is Still active in Pony Club. She has been giving lessons for beginners to advanced riders since the age of 12. She has Started multiple horses and has trained over 50+ green horses. Taylor uses a sympathetic approach to encourage riders to become ‘Students of the Sport” help riders understand the what, why and how of what they are doing. To produce thinking riders and horsemen/women who understand horses and can communicate with them in a clear and simple language and be able to problem solve by reading and evaluating the horse’s reactions in order to help do its job to the best of its ability.

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