Horseback Riding in Duvall, Washington (King County)

Good riding is distinguished by balance, rhythm, energy, tact, and timing. Weather your quarterhorse, warmblood, or saddlebred goes in english, western or an Austrialian trail saddle these qualities will be present.

She endeavor to strengthen the basics while progressing in your choosen discipline in a way that is safe and appropriate for your confidence, skill and horse.... See More

hunter/jumper, western reining, basic horsemanship

As a teacher my greatest joy is watching my students build their confidence in their riding and deepen their partnerships with their horses.
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I had the great fortune of growing up in a thriving and inspirational pony club family My mother and mentor, Betty Tukey, taught me everything there is to know about horses and teaching. She furthered my learning by sending me to work with instructors like: Melissa Beardsley, Tami Masters, Kari McClain, Bruce Davidson, Kim and Dietrich Von Hopffgarten.

From these great teachers, I learned to be an effective rider with great horsemanship skills. I want to share the wisdom that I gained from these instructors through my teaching.

Pony club has always played a major role in my life and I grew up competing in rallies and Eventing, Through these experiences I learned about being a competitor, teamwork, responsibility, horsemanship and leadership. I graduated from pony club with my 'B' which establish my strong base of knowledge. Now I have the fortune to give back and play a leadership role in pony club. I am the Regional Instructional Coordinator for the NW region and the DC of the local pony club chapter - Skagit Valley. I hope to pass on the values and learnings that I grew up with in pony club and give this to my students. .
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Education has been the basis of which I stand. With my BA in Psychology and my Masters in Education I apply these classroom management skills to my arena lessons. After grad school, I traveled the world raising my kids for 12 years. I was able to further my riding experiences with lessons in France, England,Germany and Russia.
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I have been diversified my talents in riding from: pony club, eventing, dressage, working with the Riding for the Disabled in England, to running a small riding lesson and vaulting program from my home .
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Now I have come home, at have been working with Stephanie Blockley Clarke at Meadowgate for the past 4 years. Stephanie has taught me how to ride with more finesse and with more compassion. With her teaching I have taken my Dutch Warmblood - Aslan - up to 3rd level in dressage.

My road to being a riding instructor has not taken the normal path, by I have taken the many elements of my life to become a strong teacher. I combine all these elements (dressage, jumping and pony club) in my teaching to provide a very well rounded lesson program.... See More

Private boarding facility offering Dressage training and instruction throughout the levels, for all ages. Beginner, Junior and Young Rider programs. Sport horse and pony sales and breeding. Hypoallergenic horses available.

Stephanie teaches riders from beginners through skilled on their own horses or reliable lesson horses at all levels - first the principles of control of the horse's body and influencing its attitude from the ground, later astride, and then using the logical building blocks of dressage to give riders a good foundation of balance, control, and independence of aids to pursue whatever avenue of the sport of horseback riding they choose to follow. Although a trainer and competitor of Dressage horses to the FEI level for over 35 years, Stephanie also teaches students who choose to specialize in hunt seat, jumping, western, western dressage, or gaming. Her assistant trainer Ann Tukey Shideler has taken over the instruction of jumping. Meadowgate is the new home of the reorganized Skagit Valley Pony Club.
Please see listing for Stephanie Blockley - Clarke Dressage Trainer for more photos.

Meadowgate is just east of Interstate 5 at exit 215. Contact Stephanie by text or phone at or by email at or on facebook.... See More

Westhaven Riding School offers riding lessons to children and adults, beginner through upper-level riders. Specializing in Balance Seat Equitation that focuses on the safety and well being of both horse and rider. We provide an array of excellent lesson horses to learn on.... See More

Rusty Bar Ranch has been approved and is now endorsed by Time to Ride, a division of the American Horse Council. There was rigorous criteria which had to be met, including being licensed, insured, having a proper facility, completing Safe Sport training, a criminal background check, and membership in at least one training association such as the Certified Horsemanship Association.

Rusty Bar Ranch features the only training simulator in Washington state. Sheena has seat, bit, leg, head and neck sensors and is non-judgmental. She will show you everything you are doing correctly as well as areas needing improvement. She goes English and Western, never tires, and can be ridden when temperatures exceed what is considered safe for lessons as she lives in a climate controlled room.

Lessons are taught from the ground up. Students learn how to halter, lead, groom, tack and ride. All lessons start out as private lessons, meaning the rider, horse and instructor are the ONLY ones in the arena or training area. Rusty Bar Ranch is a multi-discipline training facility, teaching English, Western, agility, trail, obstacles, safe and sane gaming, safe horsemanship, in preparation for everything from competition to trail riding.

Rusty Bar Ranch has several well mannered horses, many of whom can take a rider from their very first lesson to as far advanced as they would like to go with their riding. These horses are happy, and are ridden in other venues, so they do much more than give lessons day after day.

Owner Kathy Richardson is a Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor, rated both English and Western, A Horse Agility Accredited Trainer and Judge, an Equine Trail Sports Judge, and a Western Dressage Association of America certificate holder.... See More

Sondjia has been training champion horses and riders for over 50 years. Whether you want to show or just be safe out there on the trails, we can help you. We also offer full care boarding with daily turnouts, weather permitting.

Dressage and combined training for horses and riders of all ages. Starting from the ground up for any discipline. Very reasonable training, lesson and show coaching rates.

Located above the sparkling blue waters of Colvos passage, NHEC is a premier equestrian facility and educational resource. We have recently joined the Gig Harbor Community and we offer a unique and exciting paradigm that facilitates the physical and mental well being of both horse and rider.
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NHEC is under the direction and management of Sabrina Duncan, and home to her AQHA stallion, Tejon Please. Sabrina's 20-year career in the equine industry has proven successful as an AQHA, APHA and NRHA Competitor, Equine Trainer & Behaviorist, Riding Coach, Equine Welfare Advocate, and AQHA Breeder.
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A major component that sets NHEC apart from other stables is the high caliber of our school horses. As a result of our breeding and training programs, our horses are above and beyond well educated. They enjoy working with their human counterparts and forming deep friendships with their riders.... See More

Full-Service Lesson and Training Program. We take all riders, regardless of skill level or age. Raw beginners to competitors, kids and adults alike. We love to share the benefits of time with a horse through and encouraging, fun and SAFE environment. We love what we do and we want to share it with you!
We provide training in both english and western disciplines, as well as competition opportunities for classical dressage, jumpers, and western pleasure.... See More

We offer beg. to advanced lessons for adults and children. Horsecamps and clinics, natural horsemanship, trail course.

We are a boarding and training facility. We have two riding instuctors and wonderful lesson horses. We teach english and western. We are starting a non-profit equine rescue and want to use the rescue horses for therapeutic riding for kids and adults

Certified Coach and Horse Trainer from Canada will travel to your home and help you with all your equestrian needs. Dressage thru Hunter Jumper training for adults and children. Some school horses available thru Wildwood Farm, Oak Harbor, WA.

Positive, systematic dressage and Jumping instructor with with a Masters Degree in Counseling/Psychology and 30 years of teaching/training experience. Beginners through Prix St Georges. Jumping: beginners through 1.20m. Cavalletti and gymnastics. We do not have lesson horses at this time. Beautiful facility with boarding and haul in available. Available for clinics, and for help with balanced seat in all disciplines. Cavalletti clinics once a month and we attend schooling and other shows as a group.

Email is by far the best way to reach me. Please email me for a response, or leave your email address. If you would rather not use the form, you can email me directly Thanks! Looking forward to meeting you!... See More