Horseback Riding in Fernley, Nevada (Lyon County)

Erin Spohr rides and trains to the Advanced levels of Eventing and has taken horses to the Advanced level with two of these horses making the High Performance List, which allowed her to participate in the Developing Riders Program (Young Riders) through the USEA. In 2006 Erin was the highest placed Young Rider in the nation at the CCI** level. Erin is excellent with young horses and problem horses in Jumping, Dressage, and Cross Country.... See More

Coaches and trains in Dressage up to 3rd level. Sarah is great at starting younghorses as she uses knowledge instead of emotion to teach babies the basics and form them into willing partners. Sarah has competed successfully in Dressage attaining many Championships; an example of these follows:Champion USDF All Breeds Award 2005 Training Level Junior/Young Rider
Champion USDF All Breeds Award 06 1st Level,
USDF Region 6 Championship 05,
USDF Region 6 Championship 06,
Equestrian Institute Young Rider High Point 70%,
ODS Champion 06- First Level 72%
CWDS Octoberfest Champion
Sarah has trained with Steve Kannikeberg, Pat Kabasa, and Dietrich Von Hopfgarten. Her talent as teaching horses Dressage and basics is her approach to using the classical principles without applying a timeline to her training. She believes in taking the time to do it right and will not rush your horse to get to the end goal at the expense of improper developement and missing foundation basics.
Sarah has Evented and also schooled in Germany for Jumping.... See More

Beginning and Intermediate individual lessons, focused on horsemanship and riding skills. Tuesday - Friday.

Natural Horsemanship classes for beginners and advancing riders wanting to improve the relationship with their horse. Filling the gaps in your horsemanship foundation from the ground up. Emphasis on safety and one rein for control. Take this knowledge into any discipline or equine sport. Additional course on training for the trail.... See More

Western Horseback Riding Lessons for the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Rider.
25+ years of experience offering a comprehensive program that teaches all aspects of horsemanship from the ground up.
Horses, Tack and Equipment Provided.

I have been in the equestrian field for over 25 years successfully developing horse and rider to all levels of achievement from beginner to advanced. My focus is now on trail as well as western and english pleasure. I enjoy working with all breeds and all ages.... See More

I teach dressage and jumping concepts, i.e. good connection and proper leg position and use,translated to the USHJA Hunter/Jumper divisions training program. This allows riders to perform both on the flat and over fences with their horse in its proper frame. My students attend dressage and jumping shows. Come Ride and "Make Great Strides".... See More

Where Natural Horsemanship meets the modern performance horse for a partnership that is beyond belief. Come learn the "3 R's" of horsemanship; Relaxed, Responsive, Respectful. Western and Hunt Seat, all phases, show or pleasure. Certified EAGALA equine specialist.... See More

Madchen Giesler, owns and operates Rock-A-Bye Ranch, a full service training and sales barn. We specialize in Hunter/Jumper training from young horses to Grand Prix as well as sales, sales consignment and imports. We are located on in beautiful Gardnerville, Nevada just 20 minutes from South Lake Tahoe and a half hour from Carson City.

We offer lessons for beginner to advanced riders and training programs for young horses to the Grand Prix level. Our trainers have experience riding and training through the upper levels and are active participants in the California A Show Circuit. Please contact us with any questions regarding our lesson or training programs

We have 25 stalls on the property and two 5+ acres pastures. Horses are fed 2-3 flakes of hay twice daily, grain fed at lunch if supplied by owner, stalls cleaned daily (shavings added as needed), horses blanketed and unblanketed, and 5 lessons or training rides weekly. We have eleven 200x80 lush grass pastures that horses are turned out on 5 days a week for a minimum of two hours. All pastures have heated automatic waters and electric fencing.

For the concern and safety of our horses and clients, please call and make an appointment before stopping by.
You can contact Madchen directly at or
Barn is closed Sundays.
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