Above The Rails Equine / Premier Riding Instructor in Seneca, Illinois

Looking for a Proven Horse Trainer or Riding Instructor? One Who Builds Confidence in Riders & Brings Out the Best in Every Horse?
Meet Above the Rails—Now Accepting New Clients at Rocking L Equine!

Whether you’re looking to build your confidence in the saddle, start your green horse the right way, or finally get help with that “problem horse” no one else could reach—Above the Rails is here, and she’s raising the standard.

Trainer Spotlight:
With over 7 years of hands-on experience working with everything from fresh colts to difficult horses, and from first-time riders to competitive youth and adults, Above the Rails is more than a business—it’s a mission.

Meet the woman behind the reins:
Karli Atheron
Took undergrad classes at the prestigious William Woods University, she holds expericance in both Equine Science and Equine-Assisted Therapy. That means she doesn’t just teach how to ride—she understands the psychology of the horse, the heart of the rider, and how to bring them together in harmony.

Karli’s experience speaks volumes:
• Equine Therapy Center: Spent a year training therapy horses for a therapeutic riding program designed to connect people and horses in powerful ways.
• Soaring Eagle Stables: Taught over 30 lessons a week for 3 years—developing strong riders, happy horses, and a lesson program that’s still talked about today.
• Horse Training: From colt starting to finishing, she’s helped horses of all ages and disciplines become calm, confident, and responsive partners. If you’ve got a horse who’s green, hot, sour, or unsure—this is the trainer you’ve been searching for.

Services Offered:
• Colt Starting
• Problem Solving & Behavior Rehab
• Tune-ups & Finishing
• Riding Lessons (Beginner to Advanced)
• Youth & Adult Confidence Building
• Customized Training Plans
• Groundwork & Horsemanship Foundations

Why Clients Love Karli
• Calm. Clear. Compassionate.
• Builds trust with horse and rider.
• Teaches in a way that makes sense.
• Gets results without shortcuts or gimmicks.
• Fully insured. Safe. Professional. Proven.

Located at Rocking L Equine in Seneca, IL
Come train in a facility that shares your high standards. Beautiful arenas, friendly community, and a positive, no-drama atmosphere.

Limited Training & Lesson Spots Now Available
PM us today to schedule a tour, meet the trainer, or claim your spot before they fill up!

Specialties

Confidence Building For Horse And Rider 4-H A Circuit Showing Adult Riding Lessons Balanced Seat Beginner Riding Lessons for Adults Beginner to Advanced Riders Beginning Riders Welcome Breaking Certified Instructor Children's Horse/Pony Birthday Parties Children's Riding Lessons Classical Dressage Coaching Dressage Training Equitation All Seats Family Friendly Atmosphere Family-Friendly Rates Gift Certificates Available Ground Work Group Lessons Haul-Ins Horse Leases Horse Sales Horse Training Horseback Riding Camps Hunt Seat Hunter Jumper Training Intermediate Riders Leasing Lesson Horses Available Lunge Lessons Natural Horsemanship Training Private Lessons Problem Horses Reasonable Rates Riding Clinics Riding Lessons Showing Starting Horses Timid Riders Trail Riding Lessons Trailer Loading Traveling Instructor Weekend Lessons Working Student Program Young Riders