Horseback Riding in Montana

Cedar Ridge Equine specialize in riding instruction for all ages and disciplines of riders. We also offer breeding, training, showing and sales of top quality Morgan and Quarter Horses. We have two locations:Grass Valley, Ca. and the other in Bozeman, MT. which has a brand new indoor and outdoor riding facility, which makes lessons available year round! We offer riding lessons, summer camps, and training in a wide variety of disciplines. The trainers/instructors have years of equine expertise in a variety of disciplines from hunt seat equitation/pleasure, dressage, western dressage/cowboy dressage, saddle seat, trail, and western pleasure as well as rodeo events such as barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, and roping events with numerous titles and wins at national competition levels. All ages and levels of riders welcome, beginner (starting as young as age 3!) to advanced riders. Bring your horse or use one of our safe, sane, reliable, lesson horses. We strive to provide a safe, fun and educational environment for all ages to learn and grow in their horsemanship skills. We have offered Summer Horsemanship Camps for over 12 years for youth of all ages, levels and disciplines.In all our CRE Summer Horsemanship Camps, we believe it is important to teach life skill development and personal growth as an intricate component of our horsemanship program. After conducting several educational studies on life skill development through the use of horses, we found it most effective to teach about responsibility, relationships, communication, leadership, and team work through horse safety and care; haltering, tying and leading a horse; horse behavior observation and horse anatomy; and on-the-ground horsemanship. Campers will spend time in the saddle, working on the ground with the horses and will participate in daily take home equine crafts and journaling activities. We put a strong emphasis on life skill development for youth within all of horsemanship camps and lessons.
-Group and Private Lessons Available!
-Life Skill Development Workshops for all ages and groups!
-Package discounts for lessons and gift certificates also available.... See More

International Clinician - Speaker - Instructor -

"Karen was handpicked by me to become one of my first-ever certified coaches...I can think of no one else I would recommend more highly than Karen..." - Daniel Stewart, former United States Equestrian Team coach

Named one of America’s “Top 50 Riding Instructors” by the American Riding Instructors Association, Karen Ososki is a sought-after clinician with a proven ability to improve performance in equines of all disciplines, while maintaining and enhancing their mental and physical soundness. “Refined Performance Horsemanship” or RPH is the name of her unique method, developed over years of training dressage, jumping, and western horses.

Karen has found instruction to be the perfect way to combine her life-long passions for horses, learning, and teaching. As a riding instructor for over 30 years, her focus is onpromoting healthy and harmonious training and riding techniques. When you combine a horse with a centered body and mind, and a rider with a centered body and mind, the most beautiful partnership is born.

"I became an American Riding Instructors Association instructor in 2005. Currently, I am certified with ARICP Level III Certification to teach Dressage and Level II Certification to teach Hunter Seat. I am also a graduate of the Western Dressage Association's "Train the Trainer" program.

2014 EXPO & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 2014

Featured Clinician, OHIO EQUINE AFFAIRE®, Two “Ride with the Best” clinics and two presentations on both equine and rider biomechanics – April 2014.

Featured Clinician, Northern International Livestock Expedition (NILE), Equine Biomechanics – October 2014

Featured Clinician,- South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana, 14 clinics which included Pony Club, dressage, jumping, groundwork sessions, and equine biomechanics lectures – July/August 2014

Presenter, Helena Equine Expo, Equine Biomechanics – May 2014

For more information, see my website @ http://www.KarenOsoski.com or call Karen @ .... See More

Horse training, lessons, camps, birthday parties, horse club for kids, horse sales and more! Located in Kalispell, Montana. We provide top notch education for horses and riders! We have something for everyone whether you want to be competitive or just want to have fun being around horses. We welcome all breeds and disciplines. Come build your horsemanship dreams with Starmaker Equestrian!... See More

My business includes a small boarding facility, a large colorful jump field, a small sand arena, a reliable lesson horse and lessons tailored to your riding level. If you have your own horse and trailer you can haul him/her to my place or I can meet you at our lovely local equestrian park. I am also willing to meet you at your place! I teach both english and western to riders of all ages and all levels. My strengths are in the jumping arena. I really enjoy teaching young horses and riders to jump! I also have lots of experience just with the basics and am always happy to pass on my knowledge! Even if you just have a horse you are uncomfortable trial riding I would be excited to help educate you both and build your confidence!... See More

German-licensed Dressage trainer Ruth Vogt
offering Classical Dressage training for horse & rider
private & group lessons, jumping, handling, trailer work, physical therapy for your horse
Available for instruction at your place or clinics
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Connected Horsemanship is an integrative approach to riding and training using holistic care, equine psychology, bio-mechanics and classical principles. Specializing in Western Dressage, trail and Equine Psychology. I have worked with trainers in many disciplines including dressage, working cow horse, Craniosacral body work, Horse Agility and Doma Vaquera. I also completed the first Western Dressage Association of America's Train the Trainers program. My overall goal is to create reliable, all around horses with a good work ethic, and teach calm, confident, balanced riders. Please see my website to learn all about me and my training techniques. www.LaurenSandsHorses.com... See More

We start on the ground, progression to the round pen, area, and hit the trails. Good foundation for anyone who needs basic horsemanship skills or for parents who are wanting to give their children a good start before going out and purchasing their own horse. Students set the pace and personal goals. Homework and worksheet assignments are offered. $30 an hour. Text or call Torrie Brewer.... See More

Lessons for beginners from ages 8-19. My experience is mainly in western style of riding but I am willing to teach some english lessons if that is what you prefer.

Big Sky Shires is an all enclusive equine services provider. English, Driving, Western, Natural Horsemanship, ground work and more.

I offer one on one instruction for beginning and fearful riders. I have three full sized lesson horses and three miniature horses for driving and therapeutic work. I specialize in timid and fearful riders. I prefer low income clients. Lesson prices are based on ability to pay.... See More

The Fundamental Horse is a traveling horse trainer offering hands-on lessons for all ages and experience levels. I offer evening lessons during the week as well as several weekend lessons. I specialize in starting or re-starting horses and helping owners overcome their horses behavioral problems. I teach everything from basic ground work to beginning hunter/jumper riding lessons. I travel to Bozeman and surrounding areas.

Amanda brings a refreshing approach to the training of people and horses alike. With nearly 20 years of experience riding, showing, and training horses she knows what horse owners are looking for and how to achieve the desired results. Amanda uses a hybrid of natural horsemanship along with classical hunter/jumper and basic dressage training to safely and effectively instruct both the horse and handler. When you train with Amanda not only does your horse receive instruction, but you also learn how to continue your horses’ knowledge and become a more effective partner for your horse. This method creates strong lasting bonds between horse and rider which is the foundation behind Amanda’s training methods. She focuses on the relationship between horse and human and creates a lasting bond filled with trust and respect, never fear.

Amanda got her start in riding at an early age when she joined a hunter/jumper barn in Southern California as a small child. It was there that she learned the finer points of training a hunter by working with both off the track thoroughbreds as well as her own green pony. Amanda’s education continued when she began working with saddlebreds and Frisian horses with Lance Bennet (Co-owner of Frisian Focus), giving her the unique experience to learn cart driving and saddleseat equitation riding. When Amanda began high school she shifted her focus from showing to training and began working at a breeding and rehabilitation barn. It was here that she discovered natural horsemanship by learning about Clinton Anderson and his methods. She began training young horses from their early foal days through to being sellable weanlings. She also had the opportunity to work with several horses in various stages of rehabilitation and re-training due to bad behavior. It was here that she found her calling in helping horses overcome the emotional and mental baggage they often carried from past experiences or poor foundations.

After high school Amanda moved to Dillon, Montana to study Natural Horsemanship at the University of Montana Western. She completed several degrees including a BS in Natural Horsemanship, a BS in Business, and an AAS in Equine Sciences. The Natural Horsemanship program consisted of four years of rigorous hands on learning where Amanda studied the methods of Pat Parelli, Tom and Bill Dorrance, Ray Hunt, and Buck Brannaman. She also began teaching English riding lessons to children in the 4-h program and discovered her love for teaching both horse and rider.

After college Amanda moved to Bozeman where she has resided since 2014. She has spent much of her free time learning more about basic classical dressage training and helping horses learn to use their bodies. She is now ready to start taking on new clients in the Bozeman area. Amanda specializes in helping riders build relationships with their horses, helping horses overcome fear based behavioral problems, aggression, disrespect both on the ground and in the saddle, and the starting of young or untouched horses. She is a patient teacher who takes the time needed for both horse and handler to be confident in the exercises before moving on. If you are looking for quick fix where you don’t have to do any work, Amanda is not the trainer for you. However, if you are seeking a stronger bond with your horse and would like to either start your foundation training or need to solve behavioral problems please contact The Fundamental Horse today to inquirer about current openings.... See More

If you are like the majority of horse owners, you love horses and all the great things they add to our lives. You are wanting some basic things from your time and relationship with your horse. You want to have fun and enjoy the times you spend in the saddle riding and interacting with your horse. You need to be able to do these things in a way that will keep both you and your horse safe. You desire the information, knowledge and know how to teach and communicate to your horse so you can accomplish and fulfill your goals safely and effectively. Lastly, you what to know that the professional you choose to spend your hard earned money with, will be honest, trustworthy and considerate of both you and your horse. If this all sounds about right? Well then let me introduce myself.

My name is Chris Bohenek throughout my 20+ years I have had the privilege to have started, finished, re-trained and helped over 3,500 horses of all shape sizes and breeds. I have been blessed with the opportunity to have met and helped hundreds of people in their pursuit of knowledge understanding, safety and enjoyment around their equine partners.

Do you have questions for me about your horse or about availability ? Do you want to know about up coming clinics, lessons and demos or wish to host a clinic or demo at your facility? Maybe you are in the market for a new horse?

Services Offered:

- Clinics
- Training
- Lessons
- Horses for sale
- Farrier services
- Horse consultation
- Philosophy - Natural Horsemanship
- Discipline - Vaquero style of horsemanship
-"Core Balance" TM. - Core strengthening exercises for better riding and horsemanship

Chris Bohenek



WEBSITE: www.bohenekhorsemanship.com

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We specialize in consulting throughout the equine industry with emphasis in multidiscipline training and a strong emphasis on ground school work. Riding lessons are provided on your horse or one of ours. We also consult with riders who have fear issues and help riders both adults and children to regain their confidence both in the saddle and on the ground. We assist with show preparation and conduct specialized clinics which feature various experts in all disciplines of riding/training in the equine field. Western/English/Dressage/Hunter/Jumper/Trail and back country/packing lessons are offered.... See More

I specialize in dressage training and instruction, for both the serious competitor and the rider just wanting to find a better, more harmonious relationship with their horse. I work with all levels and ages. I have school horses, and welcome trailer-ins. I have use of large indoor arena, with mirrors and excellent footing that is watered and groomed daily. I am available for coaching and clinics as well. I am certified through 2nd level dressage, as well as having earned my USDF Bronze and Silver medals on horses I have trained myself.... See More

I provide instruction for reining and reined/working cowhorse for the serious non-pro competitor and those just wanting to improve their riding skills.