Horseback Riding in Kinderhook, New York (Columbia County)

Riding lessons and training in dressage, hunters, and jumpers. I use a natural approach to training that is kept within the means of the horse and/or rider's abilities at the time. I look to create relaxed, confident athletes who are comfortable with the task at hand. Sometimes this takes going back a few steps to re-do some basics, other times it takes pushing beyond your "limits". A solid basic foundation is the key to success for both horse and rider. Beginner (horses and riders) to advanced welcome!
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Lessons for Children & Adults from beginner to advance in all disciplines. One to one instructions for 1 full hour.

private trail riding instruction on hundred of acres of beautiful trails.
Beginner through advanced riders welcome.
ages 8 and up. Also available are pony rides in tivoli or your location.

We are a Very Special Type of Horse Farm! We offer Family Packages for those that are just up for the Weekend and we also offer "Equine Workshops, Instructional Riding, Private Camp, Vacation Rental Property"

1 FREE lesson/week is included in board. Cherie Pettit, owner,assesses your skill and interest and customizes a program for you. She breaks it down and communicates what she wants clearly. Very patient and she keeps it interesting. Not just a bunch of going in circles. She works with all levels and disciplines.
Cherie is also the creator of "Think Your Ride" tm a 3-program series developed to create a mutually trusting relationship between the rider and their horse by establishing and building communication while making safety the first priority.... See More

Horseback Riding lessons; $35 for a half hour private lesson, and $50 for an hour.
Friendly Facility, Riders of All Ages Welcome!
Field and Boarding $300.

Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunter Over Fences, Basic Riding, Western Riding, and Trail Riding (non-competitive).

Our focus in our riding lessons, is on teaching our students to be confident, safe, and comfortable around horses and to help them to push their limits in a safe and structured way, so that they may never stop learning. Owner and Trainer/ Instructor Natalie Bellairs has been riding for over 15 years and had been training professionally for the last 9 years, some of her training horses and students have gone on to compete in paint horse worlds, and some are up and coming even in just their local and regional competitions.
All students learn to groom and tack their own horses as part of the lesson. They also either brush or bathe their horse after the lesson as the weather permits.
As each student progresses the lessons start to focus on the required skills needed to compete in there desired discipline. At Clef Tree Farm we travel to schooling shows throughout the show season.
Students with the required knowledge and skills are encouraged to participate. Student participation at shows is at the discretion of their trainer.
A students abilities are key to a safe and enjoyable experience. Riding begins with each student learning proper balance, position and use of aids, or how the body is used as a means of asking the horse to move.
Students progress according to their abilities and begin trotting or cantering only when they have achieved the skills necessary to keep themselves properly balanced and the horse reasonably comfortable.... See More

Our facility is very unique. We work with people with disablities and without disabilites. We are a training barn for NY Special Olympics. We offer many different programs for the rider or horse.

Classical Horsemanship,

Enjoy the noble companionship of horses, Let over thirty years of experience teach you true horsemanship while learning classical hunt seat and dressage. Our monthly rates are very affordable. Call today to ride!

We now have limited stalls available!

Fully equipped private full service barn with everything you could need and want. Keep your competitive horse in shape & looking their best with any or all of our amenities including:

Miles of trails to hack access to hunt country
12x14 large matted stalls
heated tack room

Turnout with sheds, running water & electric

Top quality hay & grain
Call today space is limited, friendly adult atmosphere located in the heart of Dutchess county!... See More

One on one, personalized instruction for the total beginner to experienced student, focused on developing a completely balanced, secure seat and independent hands - the proper foundation for all disciplines of riding - and a harmonious partnership between the horse and rider. Using time tested methods developed by the masters of the equestrian arts on a calm and serene private farm set in the foothills of the beautiful Catskill mountains, Shady Farm welcomes riders from young children to adults.

Let us introduce you to the wonderful world of horseback riding, offering step by step guidance through the psychology and physiology behind the poetry of riding a horse.

Set on 87 acres of meadows and beautiful mountainside, only 4 miles from the village green in Woodstock, close to enchanting bed & breakfasts and world class restaurants, theatre, film, dance, art and music. Come on up to the Hudson Valley and enjoy an equestrian getaway!... See More

Full service barn located in Rhinebeck. Lessons, training and boarding in hunter, jumper, ponies and equitation. We do all ages and all levels. Instructors are Kristine Pfister Stephenson, Shane Stephenson and Kimberly Stephenson Eidle.

Horse and rider training in dressage and eventing. Full board available

The horse comes first!! or
I teach dressage and jumping and start to finish sport horses. I breed many of my own and train many for sale. I make each animal the best it can be. I match some wonderful horses with wonderful people. Near Albany NY, Saratoga NY, Bennington VT, Manchester VT, and Close to North Adams Ma.... See More

Beginner to advanced English & Western riding lessons. Confidence building one ride at a time.

Laurie has 30+ years experience in teaching, training, and competing - with numerous awards in equitation, dressage, eventing, and jumping. Riding facility known as Harvest Meadow Farm. Experience showing horses at Devon, Wellington, Harrisburg, St. Clements, Skidmore, and many others. Offering lessons in dressage, hunt seat, jumping, western, and ground work using natural, practical horsemanship techniques by Pat Parelli, Monty Roberts, Clinton Anderson and many others. Lessons being offered to all levels of riders from beginners to advanced for all ages. Special programs for children and adults with disabilities. Laurie has a BA in Psychology with numerous courses specializing in autism, down's syndrome, depression, eating disorders, drug addictions, anxiety and overall self confidence. Riding is great for children and adults to have positive experiences on the ground and on the horse.
Laurie rode with a trainer that graduated from Morven Park for many years. Morven Park has been known as one of the top equestrian colleges in the country. She continued her riding career with Neil Shapiro - Silver Medalist 1972 Olympics in open jumping and went on to ride jumpers professionally until an injury encouraged her to pursue dressage. At that time she started riding with her trainer: Rick Albertson - USDF Bronze and Silver medalist in Dressage, and has since ridden with numerous top clinicians including Janet Black, George Morrison, Kathy Connelly, Mary Howard, Jane Hannigan, Pat Parelli, and numerous others. Laurie does freelance teaching and training. Indoor Riding Available... See More