Horseback Riding in West Brookfield, Massachusetts (Worcester County)

Laura Etzel - Co-Owner, Trainer, Instructor, Coach.
Laura oversees the community riding program, coaches the Williston Northampton Riding Program and the Williston Fuller IEA team as well as the Infinity Equestrian Show team. Laura is a Medal MacLay winner, licensed riding instructor , a professional trainer, Dressage rider and owned a horse stable for the past 25 years.
"In my youth I witnessed and endured the demoralization of students to get a point across. Many of the riding Instructors in my past had a positive impact on me, but the few who sent me home crying have blessed me with the vision for my riding program. I wanted to create a place where students of all ages could gather and learn all that horses have to offer them without such restrictive boundaries and expectations. Being a mother of four beautiful daughters has only confirmed that this place,"The Barn", is the best place in the world to teach ourselves and our children compassion,responsibility, work ethic, loyalty and everything in between! I hope you enjoy our website and I hope you will come to the barn for a visit."... See More

Lessons, training and coaching with Julie Blackburn. Julie teaches all riders "balance seat" which is an all purpose seat that encourages riding by balance rather than strength or force. Based on a modified dressage seat, balance seat encompasses riding on the flat as well as jumping and cross country riding.

Balance seat lessons can help you become a more effective rider by teaching you to control your breathing, vision, posture and mental imaging. This allows you to ride in a relaxed and balanced manner in any style saddle, using any rein handling technique.

Balance seat riders learn how to establish a harmonious physical interaction with their horse, rather than just achieving a prescribed show ring seat. Lessons include both mounted and unmounted exercises.

Julie is available for dressage, stadium jumping and cross country lessons.... See More

My farm is located in southwick, Ma. I specialize in hunters, jumpers, and equitation horses. I offer training board and/or lessons on one of my quality school horses. I do accept truck-ins. Indoor/outdoor, jump courses. beautiful facility, impeccable care.... See More

I have 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, I am a well-rounded and open-minded equestrian, always in search of more learning! In 2006, I completed a 6 month apprenticeship with master farrier Dicky Sevigny. Then in 2008, after a year apprenticeship under MA licensed instructor and farrier, Frank Longo, I received my instructors license. I have also worked with noted trainers such as Lainey Johnson, Susan Williams, Nona Bianchi, Gwenyth Santagate, Diane Marshall, and Melissa Tansey. I regularly host clinics at my barn with Sue, Nona, and Diane.

Full Circle Equestrian offers instruction from beginner through advanced in English/western Pleasure, hunters/jumpers, dressage, and gymkhana. All lessons are located in Blackstone, MA while my brand new state of the art facility in Uxbridge, MA is being built. If you are interested in receiving updates on the construction of our new facility please email and I will add you to our mailing list. Our new facility will offer lessons/training, boarding, leasing, birthday parties, therapeutic lessons and showing. In your lesson with me you will start with a private lesson so that I can analyze your individual needs. Together we will build a strong foundation of balanced coordination and learn the basics to successfully ride independently. I teach each student based on their individual goals, and go at the most comfortable pace for that person, nobody finds themselves overwhelmed either physically or emotionally. After your private lessons, you will have the option to continue in private lessons or move into semi-private or group lessons. Whether you ride recreationally or wish to show from 4-H to rated, I can help you reach your goals in a safe, fun and low stress atmosphere. We attend some 'A' rated shows throughout the year. This year we are doing the Cape Cod Hunter Series which is USEF "C" rated, NEHC, MHC, SEHA, & MHJ rated and will also attend some schooling shows for the beginner showers. I offer instruction on well schooled horses or can travel to help you with your horse. I believe in teaching complete horsemanship. Not just riding. All my lessons are dressage based because having a good solid dressage foundation will help you to excel in any discipline from gymkhana to show jumping. My goal is to help train horse and rider to work together in a positive and patient manner. Full Circle Equestrian is open by appointment only.... See More

We provide riding lessons for begginers and up from the ages of 8-80. Also available to our students are trail rides,boarding and partial leases. Other services include pony rides and parties and group instruction (scouts etc.) Although beginners learn all general basics including western and jumping, we specialize in dressage and how to taylor it to the horses build and personality.... See More

I am a MA licensed, USDF bronze and silver medalist, and graduate of the USDF L program, based in the metro Boston area. Experience teaching Pony Club, and creating productive group, private and semi-private lessons. I specialize in dressage and application of dressage principles to other disciplines. I have experience starting young horses, re-schooling evasive and "sour" horses, and keeping older horses fit and happy. I enjoy working with all ages and abilities. Whether learning the basics or refining your seat, my belief is to give each rider the tools needed to meet his or her potential.... See More

We offer huntseat riding lessons to all ages and experience levels including children as young as 3! We offer individual lessons as well as groups and special programs such as our IEA Team, Mom's Riding Group, and Summer Camps. We also offer boarding, training, and showing services and horses for sale.... See More

We offer riding instruction and animal education programs for children and adults of all ages. Take a riding lesson on one of our experienced school horses, or have Jules come visit you and work one on one with you and your horse. Jules is also available for training sessions. We are looking to expand and offer IEA and IHSA programs so don't hesitate to inquire about these up and coming programs at Sweet Meadow Stables!... See More

A full service program for beginners through professionals and those with special needs and disorders.

Bob Sadowski, CHA certified and MA Licensed instructor and official trainer for The Mustang Heritage Foundation, offers Greater New England a valuable Natural Horsemanship resource. Peace Haven HorseMindShip® is Natural Horsemanship brought to new levels by teaching the human to develop a safe and healthy relationship with their horse. Bob says "Let's get the humans and the horses thinking and connected in their minds".

Bob teaches private and group lessons, seminars, demonstrations, clinics and workshops on subjects such as Horse Psychology, Horse Behavior Indicators and strategies, Colt Starting, Extreme behavior solutions, Bridless Riding in Greater New England area.... See More

Dressage riding instructor committed to teaching the basics of dressage and balanced seat riding to develop a better understanding of how to apply those basics to move to the next level. Although the focus is on dressage, Chris in knowledgeable in Hunt Seat/Equitation, Jumpers and Eventing. Beginner to advance she enjoys working with everyone in a fun and friendly environment for both horse and rider. Lessons, Training, Showing, Boarding and Clinics are just some of our services offered. Check out our website to learn more.... See More

Show Jumping Stables

Ma Certified and insured. Sheila has traveled to Germany and received her Large Bronze in Jumping and dressage. She also has a degree in Equine studies. Offering both dressage and jumping lessons, horsemanship classes as well as therapeutic riding lessons to all ages and experience levels. Her focus is on building confidence in the rider, and making riding comfortable and enjoyable for both horse and student.... See More

I am a licensed riding instructor with 15+ years of experience. I offer hunter/jumper, equitation, dressage, eventing, English pleasure, western & western pleasure lessons for all ages 4+. Have a horse of your own? I will come to you and give lessons at your barn on your horse or you can bring your horse to us! We do offer transportation.... See More

We are excited to announce as of March 1, 2020, we have 3 boarding packages available! Send us a private message for pricing or call Lisa or Kim for more info or a farm tour.

STANDARD BOARD PACKAGE
*Hay AM/LUNCH/PM/NIGHT CHECK
*Grain up to 8 quarts daily
*Sufficient Shavings
*Stall Cleaned 1X daily
*Buckets scrubbed 1X daily
*Outdoor turnout (weather permitting)
*Extreme weather blanket change
*Outlets at each stall for fans/heated water bucket
*80"x152" indoor riding arena with GGT footing & jumps
*Lighted outdoor riding arena with jumps
*Lighted outdoor dressage/flatting arena
*Round Pen
*Access to miles of trails
*3 Outdoor riding grass fields, 1 with jumps
*Stalls with in and outs available (first come, first serve)
*Stalls w/out in and outs have all-day individual paddock turnout, weather permitting
*Private locker
*Heated viewing room

PREMIUM BOARD PACKAGE
*Unlimited Hay
*Grain up to 12 quarts daily
*Stalls Deeply Bedded with Shavings
*Stall Cleaned 2X daily, picked 2X daily
*Buckets scrubbed 1X daily
*Outdoor turnout (weather permitting)
*All blanket changes included but do not exceed 3X daily
*Outlets at each stall for fans/heated water bucket
*80"x152" indoor riding arena with GGT footing & jumps
*Lighted outdoor riding arena with jumps
*Lighted outdoor dressage/flatting arena
*Round Pen
*Access to miles of trails
*3 Outdoor riding grass fields, 1 with jumps
*Stalls with in and outs available (first come, first serve)
*Stalls w/out in and outs have all-day individual paddock turnout, weather permitting
*Private locker
*Heated viewing room

FULL CARE BOARD PACKAGE
*Call for details... See More