Hunter Jumper Training in Dorchester, Massachusetts (Suffolk County)

Valerie Kelly is a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist (CESMT) and graduate of Bancroft's 200hr Equine Massage Program with in depth instruction in equine anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. She is a Massachusetts certified riding instructor and carded 4-H horse show judge.

Valerie has been horseback riding since 1990. Throughout the years she has dabbled in a bit of each discipline eventually specializing in eventing. She teaches all levels of riders from beginners learning the basics of horsemanship through more advanced students interested in riding in hunter, jumper, or three phase shows at almost any level.

Valerie's career as a certified equine sports massage therapist provides a unique perspective on riding and training. Valerie has extensive experience training green horses including retraining and restarting off the track thoroughbreds.... See More

Charlesgate Equestrian in Sudbury, MA (just 24 miles from Boston!) will have an opening for a new client as of August 1st. We are a hunter-jumper competition barn, from local schooling shows to the A circuits. Our clients also have the opportunity to compete at WEF in the winter! We have a beautiful facility on 35 acres featuring a brand new 100’x200’ outdoor arena, 72’x170’ indoor, and heated viewing/tack room and restroom for those clients who remain in MA in the winter. Our team of staff are experienced in all aspects of horse care, training, and competition, and our client community is fun and welcoming. Winter board is also available here at Charlesgate Equestrian. Let us worry about the snow and ice, while you simply come and enjoy your horse. Contact us at for more info and/or to schedule a tour; we would love to show you around!... See More

We are a family friendly facility located in Franklin, MA that provides boarding and training services for competition minded riders along with a riding school and lease programs for those just starting out. Trainer Carly Fisher has 15 years professional experience riding and training on the "A" circuit including the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL and The HITS Desert Circuit in Indio, CA (now HITS Thermal), HITS on the Hudson, The Vermont Summer Festival and Thunderbird Show Park. She has experience with all levels of horses and riders and excels at bringing young horses up through the ranks. Her expertise also includes preparing and showing young horses on the line and at Inspections and Keurings. Facility offers lighted indoor and outdoor rings with watering systems, grass and all weather paddocks, customized feed programs, and an onsite owner/manager.... See More

Join our winning show team! We have a positive and proven training program in place to teach you how to become an accomplished equestrian. Our specialty is teaching students of all ages and abilities how to jump and ride confidently and correctly. Amy has 35 years experience in the horse industry and will help you to acheive your goals.
Get started today! Beginner riders Saturday SPECIAL:
2 hours drop off at 11:00, p/u at 1:00....$50
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We have one stall open and available for training board. Your horse can be schooled 3-4 days per week (# of days at your discretion). Located In an idilic setting with miles of trails in the middle of a state park. Horses have option to graze in a very expansive, large grass pasture. Horses have in and out stalls attached to their own spacious paddock. Horses are fed am and pm and stalls and paddocks are very well maintained and clean. Your horse will be schooled and exercised by an accomplished rider with over 20 years experience. First and second placings in many recognized events, as well as being an eventing national champion. Your horse can be schooled to excellence in dressage, showjumping, cross country, or hunters/equitation, and more. $1200 per month. Contact us at to schedule a day to come visit!... See More

Linda Levy - General Manager and Senior Trainer
Linda has been involved with horses all her life. She has been riding, teaching, and training for more than three decades. Throughout this time, she has been putting the right people together with the right horses and helping people and horses become more confident and relaxed in their respective roles. Her students have won both locally and regionally in the hunter, jumper, and equitation show rings and nationally in pony jumpers. She is a graduate of the Morven Park International Equestrian Institute (IEI) in Leesburg, VA.
Hannah Lavin - Trainer
As a third generation horse trainer, Hannah has been immersed in the horse world her whole life. After a successful Junior career, culminating in a 4th place win in 2001 in the horsemanship competition at the New England Equitation Championships, Hannah relinquished her Amateur status and began her career as a horse trainer. Hannah’s education includes a 7 month internship at Stall Brinkman in Germany where she learned from the world’s top Grand Prix riders. Since then, she has been working with the Volo Farm team to produce quality horses and well rounded horseman. Recent highlights include her 5th place win on Volo Farm’s ‘Canetti’ in her first Grand Prix, and qualifying on Volo Farm’s ‘Dolce and Gabbana’ for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
Melissa Consalvo - Assistant to the General Manager
Melissa began riding in 1991 and immediately became immersed in the equestrian world. Melissa’s well rounded equine history spans twenty years and includes experience with the hunters, jumpers, paints, three day eventers and dressage horses. As a teacher, she works with all ages and skill sets, and takes great pride in watching her students progress thru the levels and ultimately become well rounded horseman. Coaching Boston College’s IHSA team has been the most fulfilling experience in Melissa’s career, thus far, taking them all the way to Nationals in 2004. Melissa got her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, so when she has been off the farm, she’s been performing both on stage in the studio in Los Angles, New York, and Nashville, just to name a few.
Sheila Brady
Sheila started working at Volo Farm in December 2010. She shows great promise. Sheila first sat on a horse as an infant. She has been working on farms since she was 8. Sheila graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Equine Business Management and Riding from Johnson & Wales University. As a youngster her experience began in the equitation and hunter rings. She then fell in love with the thrill of jumpers. More recently she has become enthralled with the world of upper level dressage. Last summer she traveled to Germany to train and received her Large Bronze Medals in both dressage and jumping. She began her teaching career 4 years ago and has a passion for teaching both disabled and able-bodied students.... See More

Come ride, lesson, & show all at the same facility! Nicole co-owns and is head trainer at Hudson Derby Stables which is located at Fieldstone Show Park. She is a graduate of St. Andrews University, ISHA open team rider, team captain and Hunter team president. Some highlights of her junior riding years...3' Hunter Reserve Champion Mass & New England, Marshall & Sterling year end finals, multiple year end medal awards and more....Nicole has trained under top H/J trainers such as Ashley Lovegrove of Ashmont Stables, Matt Arrington Head Coach Linchburg College and St. Andrews University and participated in several Bernie Traurig & Scott Evans clinics.

Nicole's students have won several year end champion and reserve champion awards in the hunter and equitation rings... Nicole's training & riding techniques have successful trained or retrained many sport horses for the show ring.

Nicole heads up the lesson, training & showing programs at Hudson Derby Stables...her lesson program is active all year long utilizing our wonderful indoor!... See More

Show jumping lessons for beginners to advanced riders. Lesson horses available.

Hi Rok Farm provides a safe, relaxed atmosphere for you and your horse to learn and grow. Chrissy Gilbertson is the owner and trainer and she handles all training and lessons. Please see website, email or call for more information. Thanks!

We are a new equestrian center that opened this June! We offer Horseback riding lessons in the Hunter/Jumper discipline, all levels, all ages from certified instructors. Horse boarding available with acres of grass turnout. We have specialized professional training for you and your horse. We create an individualized program for your horse and accomplish the goals that are set between owner and trainer. * We have horses for lease! * We offer trailering, local and long distance. (2012 3 horse slant load trailer, fully matted with dressing room, pulled by a 2012 3/4 ton pickup) * On & off farm training packages * Specializing in Rescue and Rehab work as well - Whether you are looking to get started in the equine industry or advance your skills by traveling to rated and unrated shows we have the perfect fit for you! Please e-mail to set up a tour of the farm! Thank you!
Visit http://www.vanderzichtstables.com/ and our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vanderzicht-Stables/31655... See More

Vantage point farm has been in Sutton for over 30 years. We serve advanced riders by helping them reach their goals at top competitions, and we have the staff to help beginning riders of all ages. Our proven track record of long term happy customers and horses says it all!! Visit our facebook!!!... See More

Amanda has many years experience with hunters/jumpers/equitation. Many of her horses and students compete successfully at the local and rated levels.

Full Circle Equestrian is a full service equestrian facility located at 11 Cedar St. in Douglas, MA. Our hours are from 9:00am-9:00pm. We offer lessons, training, board, trail rides, leasing, sales, birthday parties and everything in between! :) Our facility is only minutes from douglas state forest on horseback. FCE hosts many events throughout the year including hunter paces, clinics and open shows. We will be sure to accommodate your every need. Only the best care is provided to horse and rider.

* Full Circle Equestrian is owned and operated by MA licensed and insured instructor Amanda Chita. She has over 18 years of horse experience.
* Easy access to the Douglas State Forest for un-beatable trails. Click Here for map of doulgas state forest trails
* Ample turn out with run in sheds
* 120' x 60' indoor arena with sky lights
* Large outdoor sand ring with full hunter/jumper course
* 20 fully matted 10 X 12 box stalls & 5 12 X 12 stalls with attached paddocks
* Hot/Cold Wash Stall
* Grooming Stall

Amanda has been involved in the equine industry for the past 18 years as a horse owner, rider, competitor, manager, coach, and trainer. With riding background encompassing hunters/jumpers, equitation, western/english pleasure, eventing, competitive trail, dressage and driving, she is a well-rounded and open-minded equestrian, always in search of more learning! Amanda has worked with noted trainers such as Lainey Johnson, Susan Williams, Nona Bianchi, Gwenyth Santagate, Diane Marshall, and Melissa Tansey who are also some of the clinicians at FCE. Amanda is in charge of the lesson & training program at the barn and also manages the daily care of the horses.

FCE has many quality horses available for sale and lease, check out our website as it is constantly updated with new horses!... See More