English Hunter Jumper & Western Riding, Horsemanship

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For me, horses are a quiet way to relax with excitement that is pure enjoyment.  There is nothing more calming and exciting, than a collected canter through a green pasture or training a horse to consistently and willingly to perform a new task.  To me, riding a horse should be about being empowered with knowledge.  It is about being able to do things that you might have once considered out of reach or ability.  It's not a hobby.  It is a sport.   

My horse achievements include over 15 years of riding experience, shows, as well as certification by the American Riding Instructor Association (ARIA) which is meant for the serious, above-average instructor who teaches safely and in a professional, competent manner, with high standards of honesty and integrity. 

I enjoy teaching riding lessons, (not only because it involves horses), but because it has everything to do with overcoming your fears, setting and accomplishing goals, consistency, accountability, responsibility, patience, persistence until success is achieved, and not settling for anything less.  Horses are just plain hard work.  Equally as important, is understanding the horse psychology to allow the horse to communicate with you and that you understand what he is indicating to you.