Youth Lesson/Boarding/Academy Directory Bringing The Beginnings To A New And Lifelong Friendship by Catherine Cole Ferandelli
According to recent statistics, the equine industry is nearly a forty billion dollar industry. From backyard ownership to showing at the Olympic level, more and more folks are seeking equine knowledge and the unique joy of a hands-on connection that gives to the horse and human alike. If you’ve not been around horses, yet bitten by the ‘bug’, starting out can be daunting, even in today’s information age. The equine industry realizes this, increasingly offering opportunities for young, old and ‘inbetweeners’ to enter the equine sphere. This directory’s purpose is to connect those in the Arabian horse industry who offer beginnings to the beginner—a gateway for meeting and getting to know gentle and loving four-legged friends. Should you be a youngster needing to persuade a reluctant parent, or a grown-up finally having the wherewithal to realize your equine dream, this directory is here to help you join the joys of all that is horse! And…if you needed any convincing to the perks of horse ownership and/or involvement, here are ten persuasive points: 1) Horses Keep Kids Out Of Trouble. Same as any sport or passion, horses involve regular tasks, commitment and consistency. This takes time; time away from boredom and ‘bad’ friends. 2) Horses Are Worth The Cost. This passion is expensive. Some can afford it, others need to work to support being at the barn. Having your child learn to earn is a huge lesson in itself: awareness, confidence and independence. 3) Responsibility=Love. Horses require care, cleanup and maintenance. They are a living, breathing animal craving the attention and affection of a two-legged friend. A mechanical object will not nicker softly upon your arrival. A horse will. 4) Horses Build Self Confidence. Riding horses is an independent sport. Its success depends on successful partnering with your horse. With the onus on you, every hurdle jumped successfully brings creative thinking (horses cannot talk; we have to figure them out), coaching, leadership and a certain amount of boldness. Horses look for us to lead; they love it when that connection is built. 5) Meet New Friends. The stable brings horse and human together in a new and different venue. Shared passion abounds for all things equine. It’s a special sharing by choice. 6) The Barn Offers Role Models Of All Kinds. You’ll likely become close to your barn pals, creating an open door to new ideas, advice and lifestyle. Young and old meet fellow equestrians of all ages, getting exposure to daily influences of new ideas. 7) Horses Humble Us. If something isn’t right, they let us know right away. Figuring it out creates empathy and understanding. 8) Get Fit And Physically Active. There’s more to horse care than shifting gears and go. Riding is strenuous. Care and cleaning takes lots of energy. Work feels pleasurable, while enjoying those special smells only a horse lover can embrace and appreciate. 9) Learn To Be A Creative and Pro-Active Teacher. Every horse is different. The responsibility rides on we humans to figure out a challenge between ourselves and our 1,000 pound friend when it presents itself. 10) Horses Teach A Whole New Way Of Thinking. Academics teach with a certain style. Riding instructors have their own method too. And…horses as individuals are equally as unique. All this new application creates openness and self-awareness. Horses help us all grow into ever empathic, engaged, and responsible individuals. This directory will help make that happen for your daughter, son or you.
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Arizona BEIN PERFORMANCE HORSES/ ARIZONA REINING EQUESTRIAN TEAM Cave Creek, Arizona Lesson Instructors: Jessica Bein, Kelly Waller and Erin Reid Phone: 480-220-6710 Email: jessicabein@gmail.com Website: www. beinperformancehorses.com Disciplines offered: From start to finish, Bareback, Western, Hunt, Saddle Seat, Western/ Classical Dressage, Reining, Trail, Horsemanship Age Groups available: 5 & up ~ Workshops offered What makes your lesson program unique? We start bareback. We are balance and center focused. Though we excel at working western at a national level, we consider our clients conformation, assertiveness and personality, to help them land in the right discipline.
Loma Vista Ranch 15217 E. Rio Verde Scottsdale, Arizona Lesson Instructor: Justin Cowden Phone: 775-901-3029 Email: jcowden@royalarabians.com Website: www.royalarabains.com Disciplines offered: Hunter, Western and Country/English Age Groups available
@ Beethe Arabians Cave Creek, Arizona Lesson Instructor: Paige Wagner Phone: 480-360-RIDE Email: ScottsdaleEquestiranAcadmey@gmail.com Website: www.ScottsdaleEquestrianAcadmey.com Disciplines offered: Saddle Seat and Hunter Seat Age Groups available: 0-100
STACHOWSKI FARM, INC.
Age Groups available: 6+
San Marcos, California Lesson Instructor: Mary Mag Wilson Phone: 760-505-7447, Farm Email: info@stachowski.com Website: www.stachowski.com Disciplines offered: Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Pleasure and Equitation
What makes your lesson program unique? Stachowski Farm’s lesson program is unique in their ability to teach riders the basic knowledge of riding, competing and demonstrating precise horsemanship on a National level. A vast knowledge ranging from Arabians and Saddlebreds, the aptness of teaching on different levels offers unique techniques that brings each rider an individualized lesson to progress and help achieve goals.
Florida
ROYAL ARABIANS PERFORMANCE DIVISION
SCOTTSDALE EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY, INC.
California
CHC TRAINING
Miami, Florida Lesson Instructors: Christie Clements and Samantha Torcisse Phone: 305-606-0645 Email: chcringofroses@yahoo.com Website: www.chctrainingmiami.com Disciplines offered: All English divisions Age Groups available: 5 & up ~ Summer Camps offered What makes your lesson program unique? CHC Training gives a lot of one-on-one attention to each student. We focus on everything from the ground up. They learn all aspects of horse care-not just riding-and most importantly, have fun learning to love horses. Ar abian Horse Times | 147 | Youth 2017
Georgia ATLANTA RIDING CLUB
Iowa IOWA’S PREMIER RIDING ACADEMY
@ Vicki Humphrey Training Center Canton, Georgia Phone: 770-740-8432 Email: atlantaridingclub0881@gmail.com Website: www.atlantaridingclub.com Disciplines offered: Saddle Seat Age Groups available: 4 & up ~ Camps offered. What makes your lesson program unique? Not unique, but imperative, as an important part of an ongoing commitment to our industry. Our class A and Regional circuit offers no options for beginners to learn and experience the fun of Arabian shows and competition. We are dedicated to growing the youth business and supporting Academy showing for young riders, hoping to develop the future riders in our breed-both their riding skills and their love of Arabian horses.
Illinois
@ AKS Farms Norwalk, Iowa Lesson Instructor: Alexis Scott Phone: 515-371-5073 Email:ascott.aksfarms@gmail.com Website: www.aksfarmsllc.com Disciplines offered: Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western and General Horsemanship Age Groups available: Ages 3 - 83! ~ Two week-long day camps in summer offered - June and August. What makes your lesson program unique? Our focus is on general horsemanship, not necessarily on a specific discipline. We want our students to feel confident and secure on a horse, whether they’re on a trail ride or in the show ring.
JOHN WHITE STABLES Woodstock, Illinois Lesson Instructor: Lisa Jo White Phone: 815-245-2585 Email: whitelisajo@aol.com Website: www.johnwhitestables.com Disciplines offered: English, Western and Hunter Age Groups available: all ages ~ Summer camps and various 1 day camps offered throughout the year. What makes your lesson program unique? Our program combines teaching the students how to ride, as well as how to care for their horse; all while having fun.
Minnesota CEDAR RIDGE RIDING CLUB @ Cedar Ridge Arabians Jordan, Minnesota Lesson Instructor: Stephanie Davisson Phone: 952-492-6590 Email: Stephanie@ cedarridgearabians.com Website: www.cedar-ridge.com Disciplines offered: Saddle Seat Age Groups available: 4-6 “Tiny Trotter” Program, 7 & Over Riding Program Year round camps offered: Summer Break, Youth Nationals Equitation Boot Camp, Winter Break, Spring Break, and multiple “Days of Riding” throughout the year.
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What makes your lesson program unique? We are an all-Arabian lesson program that teaches riding and horsemanship. Not only do the students learn how to ride, but they also learn to care for their horse on the ground. We also offer 2-3 in house “Fun Shows” a year, and attend academy and rated shows during show season to give riders the full Arabian horse experience!
Ohio ANKAT TRAINING
Nevada RENO-TAHOE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE’S RIDING ACADEMY Ranch Pleasure and Sorting. Age Groups available: 3-adult
Newbury, Ohio Lesson Instructor: Annie Boylan Phone: 978-273-4062 Email: aboylan10@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook. com/ankattraining/ Disciplines offered: Equitation and Pleasure for Hunter, Saddle Seat and Western, Showmanship,
What makes your lesson program unique? AnKat Training offers training and lessons in a wide variety of disciplines to encourage riders to evolve as equestrians. Annie competes on the Arabian/ Half-Arabian and Saddlebred circuits, as well as Quarter Horses. With multiple instructors of different backgrounds available at our facility, we encourage riders to broaden their knowledge in not only their favorite discipline, but with different breeds of horses. Annie is also a PATH certified instructor (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) and she believes that riding lessons, or even competition, are extremely successful in helping the growth and development of emotionally and/or physically handicapped children. 2455 Rhodes Rd. Reno, Nevada Lesson Instructors: Deborah Johnson, Emily Carpenter, Kaity Ocean, Annie Harmon and Kathryn Bravo Phone: 775-720-3548 Email: deborah@renotahoearabians.com Website: www.RenoTahoeArabians.com Disciplines offered: Western, English, Hunter and Equitation Age Groups available: 5 & up ~ Four 3-day camps in summer offered June 14-16, June 26-28, July 12-14 and July 24-26. Competition camps available during school breaks throughout the year. What makes your lesson program unique? We cater each lesson to fit the needs of each student. We work a program around the personality, goals and capabilities of each student to create a positive and productive atmosphere with every ride. All of our riders have different needs and goals. Our flexibility, horses and teachers provide the ideal environment for any student with a passion for learning to be successful. Our teachers have a combined 107 years of experience! Having Deborah as our leader brings vast amounts of industry knowledge from the past 40+ years. Her goal is to mentor the teachers and encourage them to continue to learn, grow and foster a positive environment for all riders.
Canada BROUWER PERFORMANCE HORSES Clive, Alberta Canada Lesson Instructor: Darlene Brouwer Phone: 403-350-6005 Email: beakerbrouwer@hotmail.com Disciplines offered: Western, Trail, Hunter, Equitation, Ranch Pleasure and Reining Age Groups available: Beginner to advanced What makes your lesson program unique? We enjoy helping horse and rider become a team, from riding for enjoyment, to the challenge of the show ring!
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