Horseback Riding in Ottawa, Kansas (Franklin County)

Good horsemanship requires a balanced combination of discipline, physical coordination, quick reflexes, sharp mental skills, patience and compassion for the welfare of the horse. In order to achieve this, sound training techniques, safety and good riding basics are the foundation for all of Jake’s riding lessons. Jake wants his students to achieve their riding goals, and be safe in confident in the barn or in serious competition.... See More

We have 2 highly qualified instructors to help bring beginner riders up thru the Grand Prix level. Brittany Harpool has competed all over the World for the United States International Student Riding Association as well as work for Wilhelm Genn and Joey Brumbaugh. She has developed a well rounded program that brings along both horse and rider as a team. Sandi Merenda has recently joined the team to assist in this wonderful program.... See More

We offer all levels of horse back riding lessons and promote quality horsemanship skills. From beginner to advanced lessons, trail riding to showing at any level, we a a great place to learn and excel. We are mostly focused on western, hunt seat, and speed events.

We also offer horse training services and conditioning programs. We offer a heated barn and indoor riding arena for a year around program. Please feel free to call us directly for more information at .... See More

Abby (White) Strawder, ABCO Equine, has more than 20 years experience riding, showing, and training horses. She gives lessons two evenings a week Willow Springs Ranch in Kansas City, KS. She gives both Western and English riding lessons and trains horses for a variety of disciplines. Her expertise is in both Western and English All-Around events, but she enjoys all types of riding. During the show season, Abby spends her weekends coaching students and doing a little bit of showing herself.

Abby has degrees in Animal Science and Ag Communications from Kansas State University. She placed in the Top 5 at the AQHA World Show in horse judging. She has trained numerous AQHA-point earners and local circuit winners. She has also coached her students to winning rides at local and regional shows. Besides lessons and training, Abby is available for coaching, consulting, judging and clinics.

For more information, to schedule a lesson, or to put your horse in training, please contact Abby by phone or e-mail. , ... See More