Horseback Riding in Poughkeepsie, New York (Dutchess County)

ARICP Certified riding instructor specializing in hunt seat equitation and recreational riding, including western. Custom lesson plans to fit each horse and rider team focusing on safety and partnership.

I am a Freelance instructor-you must have your own horse and arena.

I am a professional horsewoman with over 20 years of experience teaching riding. I will teach you how to think like a trainer so that you can get the best out of your partnership with your horse. I have an extensive background in Equine Science and anatomy/physiology as well as human anatomy and physiology which I use to inform riders of how and why training/riding methods work.... See More

We offer english, jumping, western, western pleasure, and barrel racing lessons. We have 6 instructors on staff to help you with any type of riding you want.

Pond View is a great farm for kids to learn from the ground up. They are taught how to be safe around the barn and horses. All brushing and tacking up is done by them. Once they are able to walk and trot on their own -,they can move to a group lesson w/other kids their level. We are across from Tymor Park which have trails for us to ride on when they are ready. So its not just ring riding. So if your child just wants to have fun w/o the stress of going to shows this is the place for them.... See More

Dedicated to producing capable horse people and quality all-around horses for show or recreational purpose. English, Western, Jumping, Equitation, Hunters, Dressage, Pleasure, Natural Horsemanship, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Driving, Centered Riding

Riding Lessons - Beginner-advanced riders. Ages, 5 yrs & up. Learn to ride for fun or to complete.

I have been instructing and training for 30 years. Dressage is my specialty but love to get anyone who is willing to learn get started.

Minutes from the Taconic

Ride for fun or for the show ring. Timid riders welcome.... See More

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

A horsewoman of 30+ years, I bring knowledge, understanding and a variety of tools and techniques to the ring to best enhance rider and horse performance while ensuring well-being. I specialize in Combined Training, but also coach for pleasure, hunter pacing,competitive trail and carriage driving. I work from my own farm as well as travel to my clients' barns and yards. I invite inquiries from all ages and disciplines. Horses and ponies taken for training. NEW THIS SPRING: Equine Assisted Learning and VAULTING LESSONS! Please call for details... 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.

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Our mission at Windy Acres Farm is to provide the adult and child rider alike with an opportunity to learn in a safe and relaxed environment. Our small and compassionate family oriented environment allows us to cater to your individual needs and goals in a quiet relaxed atmosphere.

Windy Acres Farm is excited to offer you the opportunity to learn to ride with us. Whether you be a beginner who has never touched a horse before or a season competitive rider, we are capable and ready to provide you with whatever level of instruction you require. Our current students have goals ranging from the pleasure, trail rider to the serious competitive show rider and we are thrilled to provide every rider in between with the skills they need to achieve all of their goals.... See More

Cori Nichols specializes in training both horses and riders for all aspects of balanced seat riding: dressage, stadium jumping and cross country jumping. With great enthusiasm, she teaches both children and adults how to communicate effectively, efficiently and tactfully with their mounts. Learn on your own horse, on one of the farm's quiet and capable school horses/ponies. Her home base is Norwegian Wood Farm, a 148 acre 'playground' for horse lovers, featuring a covered riding ring, numerous hacking fields,outdoor sand ring as well as the only cross country course in the Rondout Valley district. Come school over the professionally designed bank complex, water jump or other numeorous cross country obstacles for many ability levels. Cori also teached basic carriage driving lessons . .a must feel! She also travels to coach several clients in various parts of the region. Call or write to chat about your interests, goals, horses etc. Connemara event ponies for sale. Boarding packages, training, summer camp and clinics year round.... See More

Over 30 years experience riding/training/instruction; dressage focused with experience in hunter o/f and equitation, western pleasure and gymkhana and pleasure riding. Private lessons, trailer-in or free-lance instruction available; fully self-insured and certified instructor.... See More

joanne is a certified level II centered riding instructor.
teaching beginners to advanced riders in dressage and hunt seat.

Dressage & Jumping for children and adults. Trailer-in or ride one of our 13 wonderful academy horses suitable for every abilty level. Amy von Scholz, owner and Head Trainer is an active local Dressage judge and USDF L/distinction. She has been riding for over 30 years and has worked with some of the best trainers, including olympians as well as many grand prix riders in dressage, jumpers, combined training, equitation, hunters and graduated from Centenary College, one of the top equine schools, with a BA. She is comfortable teaching all levels and has the patience to deal with children and beginners plus the eye to help the more advanced riders. We have reasoable prices and a positive approach. We horse show with our competitive riders and offer leases and sales, clinics and workshops for the more serious riders. Amy adjusts to individual learning styles and works to fill in the holes of the more advanced riders.... See More

Dressage instruction that integrates Classical Theory, Function Anatomy, Horse/Rider Biomechanics & Mindset to find Balance Harmony & Joy with the Horse. All breeds welcome. Freelance, Clinics, Rider Biomechanics Workshops, Online Solutions and consults, Boarding, Haul in Lessons, Classical Dressage Book Club in Zoom!... See More