All Starr Stables / Riding Instructor in Snohomish, Washington

Our lessons revolve around three things: safety, fun, and progress.

To stay safe, we use a lot of natural horsemanship principles to help us interact with horses in ways that make sense to them. Understanding that horses are prey animals and social pack animals can help us consider why they react to certain things, and what types of situations make them uncomfortable. This awareness helps us work with them safely and allows us to teach horses new things. Whether you want to go trail riding or hit the show ring, your horse needs to be able to accept new situations calmly and confidently.

The main part of our philosophy is that horses are fun! Just hanging out around the barn with horses and friends is half of the fun. We use a lot of games and activities in our lessons so you and the horse get to think and have fun while learning to ride. And being part of the horse crazy group out at the shows or on the trail is the best part of any day.

We have a clear, progressive curriculum to help you learn about horses. Our learning includes horse care and maintenance, proper tack, safety and horsemanship, balanced riding, and good communication with the horse on the ground and under saddle. We think that having clear goals in mind helps us focus on what we are doing and what we have accomplished. Our star program is divided into levels of progress, so you can see what you have learned, and what you will be learning in the future.

Specialties

Confidence Building For Horse And Rider Balanced Seat Beginner Riding Lessons for Adults Beginning Riders Welcome Children's Riding Lessons Coaching Dressage Training Equitation All Seats Family Friendly Atmosphere Family-Friendly Rates Gift Certificates Available Ground Work Group Lessons Horse Boarding Horse Leases Horse Sales Horse Training Horseback Riding Camps Intermediate Riders Leasing Lesson Horses Available Lunge Lessons Natural Horsemanship Training Private Lessons Problem Horses Reasonable Rates Showing Starting Horses Timid Riders Trail Riding Lessons Trailer Loading Weekend Lessons Western Pleasure Working Student Program Young Riders