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.

HANA ROSEBERRY Our new Student of the Month is Hana Roseberry. She is definitely the pretty princess of our barn, as she always comes dressed in perfect attire. Her hair is back and tidy, her breeches are spotless and her boots are shiny, and her shirt is always fitted and perfectly tucked in. She also understands the importance of grooming her horse and takes special notice of changes in lesson horses; such as dirtiness, hoofs, hair, or any other abnormality. She also cares a lot about how the horses are feeling and always brings every horse in the barn a treat. Only freshly cut apples or carrots will do when Hana is treating! Hana's progression has been fast and furious. When she began, she was tentative at the trot. Now she is one of the best students at recognizing her correct posting diagonal. She learns her patterns quickly and always has a great time doing it. We have a rule that every time she says, "I can't", she owes me an extra "around the world" each direction. She hasn't said "I can't" in a LONG time. We are so proud to have Hana on our team! Congratulations Hana!