United States Riding Instructors & Coaches Directory

"... giving into pressure while under pressure."

Strewn down either side of the path of least resistance to the Delightful Horse are the bodies of battered owners and the remains of dead horses beaten by magic wands and good intentions.

The high road is seldom straight and rarely easy but far simpler than the alternatives. We have a responsibility in life to make things better for our fellow man and the creatures around us. Why? To counteract the tipping of the scales by the people who just don't care. You are here. You care. You want to find a better way. The same old rhetoric isn't getting the job done. Too vague. Too philosophical. Too confusing. Too much running in a bullpen... (and the "not knowing when to stop!" LOL) Can't put those concepts into actions that actually help you get your horse from point A to point B.

No magic pixie dust. Just a new way to look at old problems and that part is no joke. Breakdown ANY trainer's technique (Parelli, Anderson, Lyons, Reis, Peters, Gurney, Cox, Shrake, Miller, etc., going back to Beery, Rarey, and Xenophon) and figure out what makes them tick and how they work. And then - build upon your new way of thinking. They are not better than you, and this is not rocket science. I'm not re-inventing the wheel. In fact, horses (dogs, cats, dolphins, kids, and spouses) have been around far longer than the wheel so what would be the point? I'm going to ride on all these big name trainer coat tails, and they won't even know it. Because isn't that the point? Working smarter and not harder? Finding a better way. We are humans, you know. We should have the higher intelligence and be able to do that. ;)
 

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• Riverside County, California

delightfulhorse.com/

Arlington, WA 98223
april@equinemakeovers.com


Turn your nightmares into answered prayers! Professional and affordable training, sales, and lessons. Jesus wins!
 

• Stables and Horse Farms
• Christian Community
• Sale Barns
• Horse Training Stables
• Riding Instructors
• Natural Horsemanship Training

• Snohomish County, Washington

www.equinemakeovers.com/

17901 Lifer Rd
Howard, OH 43028
webmaster@executivestables.com


"Where Your Horse is Treated Like a V.I.P."

Executive Stables is a private, family-owned, full service equine facility. We offer full board, training, and lessons. Our facility includes large matted stalls, a large indoor arena, and wooded trails. Stalls cleaned daily. Daily turnout. We also offer pet/farm sitting services and sometimes have sport horses/ponies for sale.
 

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• Horse Sitting

• Knox County, Ohio

www.executivestables.com/

Olympia, WA 98576
journeyequestrian@gmail.com


Journey Equestrian offers riding instruction based upon this idea:
"I am a firm believer in the idea that horses are good for the growth of a person. They not only teach the skills for riding, caring for, and handling horses, but they teach skills for life. They teach awareness, responsibility, stability, communication, confidence, and much more. A huge part of who I am comes from working with these amazing creatures throughout my life. And the best part is that they never stop teaching; there is always more to learn about them and from them."
Rebecca
 

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• Thurston County, Washington

journeyequestrian.weebly.com/

38176 Calle De Lobo
Murrieta, CA 92562
kathleendressagetrainer@gmail.com


Kathleen Elliott specializes in the training and instruction of dressage performance horses and riders in the Inland Empire south region of the southern California area.

Let Kathleen Elliott teach you her insider's secrets on how to conquer your mental monsters, like overcoming rider fear, anxiety, insecurity, anger, impatience, frustration, or self-doubt.

Very respectful and high standards dressage training.

Classical methods for a better balance and a softer contact.

Starting and re-starting the difficult horse.

She enjoys teaching all ages in all disciplines, but especially Western Dressage, lower level dressage, and hunters. She also specializes in training young horses. Kathleen has been well-received at clinics here in southern California for her constructive, creative, common-sense advice, and her easygoing, friendly manner, making her clinics both educational and fun.

Call Kathleen Elliott for your training needs.
 

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• Riverside County, California

dressagehunterjumpertrainer.webs.com/

364 Hardscrabble Rd
North Salem, NY 10560
louisaeadie@vzw.blackberry.net


At LME Dressage, our business is taking horses and students for dressage training and competing.

Specializing in breaking and training young horses.

Louisa has qualified several horses over the past few years for the National Championships.

We train AA as well as juniors, young riders, and riders from novice through the FEI levels.

We are only 5 minutes away from the Croton Falls train station, which is on the Harlem line and is a direct 1 hour train ride into Grand Central. Arrangements to be picked up can be made. Contact us here by email or phone. Discounts are also available all year round for permanent boarders.

LME Dressage will tailor a program to suit any horse and rider.
 

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• Westchester County, New York

www.lmedressage.com/

Coconut Creek, FL
AdrianaNannini@yahoo.com


Adriana Nannini is an experienced trainer/competitor based out of Peaceful Trails Stable in Coconut Creek, Florida, and is currently accepting new students! She is available to give riding lessons in hunter/jumper and dressage disciplines. Her positive, goal-oriented instruction focuses on the effectiveness of the rider's aids and their clear communication with the horse. Adriana has taught students from learning to ride for the first time through more seasoned competitors looking to improve their game in the show ring.
 

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• Broward County, Florida

nanniniequestrian.weebly.com/

386 S Mt Carmel Rd
McDonough, GA 30253
sandiforester@gmail.com


Riding lessons are offered for beginners through advanced. All lessons are private and customized to the individual.

Dressage training - intro through FEI levels, using a classical dressage approach. – show prep and coaching also available.

Foundation building for riders of all disciplines (western, huntseat, gaited, etc), using natural horsemanship and classical dressage principles. We focus on:

- Understanding the nature of the horse
- Developing an independent seat and correct use of aids
- Learning timing and feel
- Establishing leadership
- Creating lightness
- Encouraging your horse’s athleticism
- Fostering a true partnership between horse and rider

Especially for beginners and new horse owners, we offer lessons in complete horsemanship – including ground work, fitting of tack, horse health care and management, and more.

A horse trainer and riding instructor for over 40 years, Sandi has extensive experience working with a variety of challenges and unique situations, including:

- Adult beginner riders
- Riders returning after a long break
- Riders dealing with fear and confidence issues
- Horses with a history of abuse and mishandling
- Horses with limited, incomplete, or incorrect training
- Horses of many different breeds and temperaments

Ask about our Working Student Program!
 

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• Trainers and Clinicians
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• Natural Horsemanship Training

• Henry County, Georgia

www.sandiforester.com/

11220 196th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98053
info@ridersedgefarm.com


Rider's Edge Farm offers full care boarding, lessons, and training in both English and western riding.

More than 40 years combined expertise. You and your horse can expect great knowledge, experience, and a welcoming environment from the team at Rider's Edge Farm.

We have a covered 70' x 200' indoor arena with lights, 60' outdoor roundpen, 12' x 12' stalls, daily turn out, and miles of trails to ride.

Come check us out!
 

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• King County, Washington

www.ridersedgefarm.com/

PO Box 1904
S. Wenas Rd
Yakima, WA 98907
eva_mertena@yahoo.com


Learn to ride a horse and more. Multi-discipline instruction. Farm call service. Starting, schooling, and advancing horses and riders. Lesson horse provided.
 

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• Yakima County, Washington

www.ridewitheva.com/