Horseback Riding in Stillwater, Oklahoma (Payne County)

Located in Noble, Oklahoma (just SE of Norman) this English riding/horse boarding facility is 30 miles SE of Oklahoma City and only 15 minutes from the University of Oklahoma. English riding instruction is offered for those interested in learning riding basics or honing their dressage, eventing or jumping skills. Riding lessons for adults and children ages 8 years old and up are scheduled year-round during the week and on weekends. Short Stirrup classes are offered for children ages 3-7 years old. The facility has cross country jumps, an indoor arena, and offers stall and pasture board. Four schooling horse shows are held a year (two dressage/combined tests and two Raise the Bar Hunter/Jumper shows). Gallery Farm has a very active junior team that raises funds so members can attend clinics and shows. Instructor is co-leader of Cleveland County 4-H Horse Club-The Trailblazers.

Only Private lessons are given to those starting out, beginning with lunge line lessons (instructor has the horse on a long line and the horse goes around in a circle with the instructor having control of hte speed and direction of horse). This improves the rider's balance, strength, coordination before having to control the horse. For a beginner, this is the best way to start so that the rider can concentrate on the correct riding position instead of worrying about how to turn or stop their horse. It is the safest position for a beginner rider. It builds confidence early so the rider progresses to the next level quickly. Riders are gradually weaned off the lunge lessons as the rider improves.

Concentrating on heels down will not be the main focus of the lessons but overall correct body position to enable the rider to learn to effectively communicate with the horse and to control his/her balance which is a major influence on the horse. Through the use of figures, cones, poles, obstacles or controlled trail riding, my students learn to control their horse's body position and gait. Creating a "Confident, Effective Rider" as well as a "Thinking and Feeling" Rider is the basis of my program. Students learn to feel their horse as a partner, not just sitting on top, being a passenger oblivous to what is going on underneath them. This is a lesson program not a "rent a horse for a ride or babysitting at the stable" business.... See More

Lindsay has been riding for 16 years and showed competitively in children's and junior hunters as well numerous equitation and medal championships under the training and instruction of Carol Fulton. In 1999 she won the Greater Oklahoma Equitation Medal. She also was recognized as Best Child Rider both at the AHSA Zone 7 Finals as well as at the Estes Park Hunter Jumper Festival. In 2000 she was named as the Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Association Equitation Champion.

In college, Lindsay became a top competitor for the Oklahoma State Varsity Equestrian Team, representing the school nationally. During all four years on the OSU Equestrian Team, Lindsay received a Varsity Athletic Scholarship and was on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll for Big VII Athletics. In the show ring, Lindsay won many titles including High Point Rider. Individually, she qualified all four years for regional and zone championships, ranking top 3 in flat and over fences divisions while also accumulating winning points for the team. In 2005, Lindsay was voted MVP by her teammates, an honor to be chosen for her hard work and dedication.

As a graduate of Oklahoma State University, Lindsay is an accomplished interior designer and takes pride in being a self-motivated, dependable person. Her background and experience with horses has become her passion, which she enjoys passing on to others. Students will learn basic horse care and knowledge, as well as correct terms and techniques for English riding. All brushes and tack are provided for school horses. An assortment of helmets and paddock boots are available as well, but having your own riding approved shoe with a heel is recommended so that they fit properly. Tennis shoes are not considered riding apparel.

Along with teaching riding lessons, Lindsay offers a training program for young horses or horses who need a few tune up rides. Monthly packages or by-the-ride pricing is available.... See More

I teach Beginning to Intermediate English riding lessons. I work with beginners of all ages from four and up. All lessons are private hour long or half-hour long sessions. Reasonable prices vary depending on level of riding and specific client needs. My focus is on teaching solid horsemanship principles and emphasizing safety, but having a fun time while riding. I believe that confidence and self-respect are just a few rewards that come from riding, and I work to make every student meet their own personal goals regardless of age!... See More

English riding lessons available for all ages. We have many safe and suitable lesson horses available. In addition to training/instructing we also have horses for sale and lease as well as affordable boarding. We are located at 161st and Lewis just minutes south of Tulsa with easy access to either hwy 75 or Memorial.... See More