Program Description: Our lesson program extends from the beginning first time rider to the advanced international competitor. Adults and children alike are welcome, and we will strive to meet the individual goals of each of our riders. We have numerous lesson horses available to help you gain confidence as you learn. Our instructors will provide a safe and enjoyable environment for you to become the best rider that you can be. Our Academy Director is Melissa Votaw, to make an appointment for a lesson, please e-mail her.

Lesson Guidelines: Lessons will include Horsemanship as well as riding. Knowing how to care for and groom your own horse is an important step in becoming a well rounded rider. Please arrive on time to help us keep up with our schedule. If you arrive more than ten minutes late for your scheduled appointment, you may be rescheduled to another day. If you need to cancel a lesson, 24 hours notice is required. Please dress appropriately for your lessons. This includes long pants (breeches or jodhpurs recommended), ankle high boots with a hard sole and heel, and an approved safety helmet. We also ask that you wear your hair back and that you wear fitted clothing to your lessons. Check out "Staff Favorites" for where to buy recommended gear.

MEGAN WATKINS I am particularly proud of this young rider. She has a great work ethic and focuses every emotion into her riding. She started out as a hesitant rider and had a hard time trusting the horses. After a lot of hard work, dedication, and Khan, she has shown me that she is one of my intermediate riders. She can get her horse completely ready for a lesson. Including; putting the bridle on and saddling with no help at all! She is also already cantering in her lessons. She is always ready to ride with the appropriate riding gear, and her hair neatly back. I never have to remind her to wear her gloves or get her hair out of her eyes: tidy = style for Megan. Her attention to detail is refreshing and it is a complete joy to have her as my student. To sum up Megan, I would have to say, "Clean boots, a can-do attitude, and a smile."