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John Lyons Certified Instructor, Jessy Drysdale, of Drysdale Horsemanship is proud to be back from certification and offering Clinics, Horse Training, Private Instruction, Trailer Loading Lessons, and personally trained horses for sale. We train both Western and English horses and people in all disciplines; Hunter/Jumper, Fox Hunting, Trail Training, Dressage, Reining, Roping, Cow work, etc. We have a 110 X 210 arena, a round pen, an eight-stall barn, individual paddocks, and large turnouts. Visit us at: www.drysdalehorsemanship.com We look forward to meeting you and your horses! 336-414-4807 3/9/08
Apex
Oak Ridge Farm has a relaxed, semi-private atmosphere and is located on a beautiful, rolling 23 acres with large open fields with jumps, woods, creek and trails and offers both indoor and outdoor lighted arenas. We are located one mile from the intersection of Highways 64 & 55 in Apex, NC and offer boarding with turnout, lessons, training and sales for horses and riders of all levels. We also offer coaching and transportation to local shows, and liaison with other top trainers for recognized shows. Please visit our website (www.oakridgefarmnc.com) or call Bill at 919.387.1038 for more information. 10/20/08
Apex Equestrian
Center is located in the heart of the Triangle, just outside of Raleigh,
Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Our facility is one of the nicest in the
area with both outdoor and indoor covered arenas. Horses stabled at Apex
Equestrian center receive the utmost quality care. The spacious equestrian
living quarters, twice daily stall cleaning, and nutritionally superior
diets assure that Apex Equestrian Center horses maintain optimum health.
24-hour on-site staff ensures the safety and happiness of each of our
horses. We are proud to offer a variety of lesson and training services
in addition to our basic board services. We offer riding lessons, training,
and boarding, encouraging all horses and riders to compete at their maximum
potential. Our riders excel in the hunter, equitation, and jumper rings.
We also believe it is important that our riders become skilled at valuable
dressage techniques that will be helpful throughout their riding careers,
which ever discipline they choose. Our trainers compete and coach our
students at many of the A-shows throughout the east coast as well as locally.
We have a sales program as well that will match a horse with a client
at any level from beginner to grand-prix. 7/9/08
Barnardsville
At Lazy K Ranch
NC we provide instruction on balanced centered riding in both English
and Western styles, with an emphasis on being a reactive rider and safely
handling the horse in all situations. Lessons are taught in the arena
and also on trails. We offer both private and group lessons for anyone
ages 6 and older. We also offer boarding, trail rides, training and summer
camp. We are a full ranch facility.
Lazy K Ranch
1387 Dillingham Road
Barnardsville, NC 28709
(828) 626?3636 lazykranchnc@charter.net
4/7/08
Carthage
Instruction and training in eventing and balance seat are offered at Glenbaer Farm, LLC. Andrea St.Hilaire-Glenn specializes in young riders and young/green horses, with all ages and abilities welcome. Emphasis is placed on enhancing communication and connection between horse and rider, thus allowing for positive learning experiences. Full training facilities, including cross-country schooling field. Please visit the farm website for more information, http://www.glenbaer.com , or call (910) 947-2357. 8/9/07Chapel Hill
English, Western and barrel racing instructor in Chapel Hill, NC. Have facilty and lighted arena, or will travel to your facility. Resonable rates, seasoned school horses available. 336 710 0680 canchasin4christ@yahoo.com 12/8/06
Charlotte
I am accepting students in the Union county area for lessons. I am a traveling instructor, which means I come to your barn or home. I can also keep your horse in shape for you if you are short on time. ABOUT ME I have been a horse enthusiast my whole life. I started riding at age 8. A few years later I joined Pony Club where I was introduced to dressage and eventing. There I learned the fundamentals of horse care, dressage and eventing. I have focused on and successfully competed in eventing and dressage. I have trained with many top trainers. I continue to improve on my own riding/training skills by attending clinics regularly. This experience and knowledge is passed on to my students. I enjoy teaching all ages in all disciplines, but especially lower level dressage and eventing. I also offer grooming services - Body Clipping - $100 - Bathing - $10 - Mane Pulling - $25 - Tail Pulling - $10 - Braiding - $25 - Body Clipping - $100 - Please email me at live4eventing@hotmail.com for further information or call 704-807-1303 10/05/2008
HAT CREEK HORSE TRAINING **ALL WORK GUARANTEED** Charlotte Metro area. Specializing in breaking two-year olds. We train at YOUR location, come and watch us in action! Excellent references! Over 40 years' experience. Very reasonable rates. Available 7 days a week and emergencies. Call today! 704-794-8160. 6/9/08
Clinton
Horse Training in NC- Experienced horsewoman accepting outside horses for training. Specializing in finishing green horses, correcting problem horses, and helping riders better understand their horses so as to establish a better working relationship for optimum results. Clean, well-kept, safe facility. Guaranteed Results. $500/month. Please call @ (910) 260-2000 or email @ peppershed@aol.com. 7/1/07
Davidson
Trainer, instructor and coach specializing in Hunters, Hunter Seat Equitation and Jumpers. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your personal best, be it at the "AA shows" or "in the backyard". With 35 years of experience training horses, I have an understanding of the way the horse sees our world and an instinct for gaining the un-saddled youngster's trust and respect. I have seen many of my Pre-Green protege reach the Working Hunter division, and a good many more students rise from Short Stirrup to Junior or Amateur Hunters and Jumpers. I see the reason for a veteran campaigner's 'tilt' over the top of a jump or 'bulge' toward the inside track and I can teach the rider how to avert each cause. I use a solid foundation of flatwork and the horse's sound comprehension of the aids to build a fluid yet powerful round over fences. Located in Davidson, NC, just north of Charlotte (Mecklenburg County), First Call Farm is an exclusive barn of just 11 stalls. At present, I have availability for only one client. I often fill such an opening with a horse who's discerning owner wants to give them the "right start" from the beginning; or the show competitor needing a "touch up" for themselves or their horse. I am devoted to taking the time to enhance my boarders' equine experience and knowledge and I welcome outside clients who wish to trailer their horses in for lessons or training. A. C. Jones ACatHOF@aol.com 336/339-6108 336/339-5551 7/21/07
Durham
Fayetteville
The Riding Stables at Greystone is Fayetteville's premier lesson and boarding facility. Located near by Ft. Bragg, Methodist College and I-95. We offer full boarding, over night layovers, and training. We have large lush pastures, 2 very nice arenas, and a few trails to hack on. We are home to Fayetteville's only prestigious riding acadmey. Our instructors offer lessons 6 days a week. We compete on local, regional, and national levels. Please visit our web site at www.theridingstablesatgreystone.com. 11/25/08Goldsboro
Parelli Certified Level III - Natural Horsemanship Starting, Tune-ups, problem horses, etc. *Reasonable Prices. *Solid Results. *Flexible Days. *NO DRAMA. *All Breeds, All Ages, All Disciplines Welcome.Jenny Morris Freedom_Training.com Goldsboro, NC 479.619.9645 or 919.440.1533 >-Willing to Travel-8/6/08
Greensboro
Attention western and english riders, children and adults! Whether you're
a beginner or expert, competitor or pleasure rider, a lesson program is
available that can be tailored to meet your needs. Come learn about horses
in a relaxed, safe and clean environment! This newly built stable offers
a 220’ x 120’ outdoor arena, regulation-sized dressage arena,
and a 50’ round pen with fantastic footing and a 16 stall barn complete
with tack rooms and indoor wash rack. Have a horse that needs started,
tuned up, or finished? Training board is offered and stalls are open for
the fall season! Website: http://halcyonstables.com/Home_Page.html
For lesson information please call: 479.619.9645 9/14/09
Natural Horsemanship at FIORE FARMS, Greensboro/Summerfield, NC
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A complete Premiere Equestrian Facility, offers the Cooler Horsemanship
program. Specializing in Natural Horsemanship, Cooler Horsemanship offer
lessons, training, clinics, boarding, and horses for lease. All amenities,
including lounge, tackroom, personal lockers, Heat/AC, C/H water. Covered
sitting deck on arena. Lighted large arena and covered round pen with
a powerful dust control and wooded private trails. Please visit www.fiorefarms.com
to view our facilities, and visit www.CoolerHorsemanship.com
to learn more about the Cooler Horsemanship program. Contact James Cooler,
the Equestrian Director at 843-227-2120. 8/29/09
Kara Young Solomon offers hunter/jumper lessons to riders of all ages and levels of experience, at Skyview Farm in Gibsonville, NC. Skyview is convenient to Elon, Burlington, Greensboro, and Summerfield, NC. Skyview riders compete at A and C shows in the Southeast. Boarding, leasing, and school horses are available. For more information, please visit our website at http://skyviewfarmnc.com, or call (336) 392-9188. 12/17/08
Hickory
Quality Hunter/Jumper/Equitation Instruction, Training, Showing and Sales. All levels welcome. Will travel/available for clinics. Top refrences including Beezie Madden and Todd Karn. Call for rates/availability. Nicolle Madonna 315 380 3387 9/17/07
Jonesville
Quality instruction for all disciplines! Located between Jacksonville and Richlands, North Carolina. We offer lessons, training, boarding, clipping, and lesson facility offers three shows per month! Bring your own horse or use one of ours! All disciplines taught and boarding open to all breeds and disciplines. pinsonperformancehorses@yahoo.comFor lesson information, please visit www.geocities.com/pinsonperformancehorses and for boarding information please visit www.equinecountryusa.com. 1/17/09
Star's Peak Valley Ranch offers Colt Starting & Horse Training using Natural Horsemanship Techniques. Our facility is located in Jonesville, North Carolina. With more than 20 yrs. of experience working horses, we can give your horse the solid foundation it needs for any discipline. Call: (336) 835-7174 or visit starspeakvalleyranch.com. 9/10/06
Kenly
Lessons and training now available at your farm or mine Maple Ridge Farm. Trainer has 12 years combined experience in English, Hunter Jumper, Dressage, Western, and Reining. Her varied experience and eye develops rider equitation, solid seats, and "invisible" communication while meeting rider's goals, building confidence and keeping safety a first priority. Students, adults and children of all levels welcome, will be challenged through fun exercises, patterns, and jumping courses, according to discipline and skill level. Offering both private and small group lessons. Local showing and 4-H also available. Traveling fees may apply for lessons at your farm. A few horses are available for on-site lessons. Please contact for more information: E-mail - mapleridgefarmnc@gmail.com or Phone: (919) 284-4636. 8/16/08Kinston
Tilghman Mill stables is in Kinston, North Carolina. We offer riding lessons for all ages, English and western. The instructor at Tilghman Mill Stables is ARIA certified and has over 15 years teaching students in both disciplines.Past students have won regional and state championships in hunt seat and western pleasure. Lessons are given in group or private setting. The web site is: www.tilghmanmillstables.com. During the summer we also offer Horsemanship day camps. Through out the year we offer pony tail birthday party packages. We have a package to suit your needs. Horse training is available also. From colt breaking to tune up on older horses.We train show horses and trail horses! Stop by and check us out! 252 527 7480. Thanks, Christina 2/5/08
Mocksville
Crystal Creek Stables offer english riding lessons to students ages 7 to adults! We have adults in their later years taking lessons for the first time and loving it! We offer private, semi private, and group lessons and have a flexiable schedule! We offer a bi monthly course for students interested in learning riding and horsemanship, so they can own their own horse one day, called Horse Course! In addition to riding lessons we offer: summer camps, guided trail rides, girl scout/boy scout horsemanship courses for their badges, birthday parties and MORE! Please visit our website for more information or give us a call! 336 940 3791 (Anne) 336 712 0161 (Lou) http://crystalcreekstablesnc.com crystalcreekstables@gmail.com Mocksville NC 27028 7/11/06
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC - On-Site, Professional Horse Training Do you have a horse that needs halter, bridle or saddle breaking? Are there annoying behaviors you'd like corrected? Let me help! I offer on-site breaking and training of horses in the Triangle and surrounding areas. I offer more than 15 years of riding and 10 years of training experience. My specific area of expertise is Western trail and pleasure riding but I can and will train to suit your riding style. I offer a free consultation for training or correcting troublesome behavior. Rates negotiable based on yours and your horse's specific needs. Note: Training must take place at your facility. I do not offer boarding services. Contact me: kingfisher23@gmail.com, (919) 306-9227 10/27/09
western trainer recently available in Raleigh area,can go to your farm,I got many years experience in barrel racing and reining,I can help you for the training of your show horse or for fixing some behaviors problem.experience in teaching with kids and adults.I can take horses in training too.info by e-mail or by phone 919-935-1871 karinagendron@hotmail.com 1/17/09
Holly Ridge Farm offering beginner riding lessons for all ages.
Instructor has 7 years riding experience and specializes in Hunter Under
Saddle. If you've never ridden and would like to give it a try, you can
contact Rachel Romano at 860-395-7804. $35.00 for one hour lessons. We
also have horse boarding for $350/mo. Includes stall, feeding, and turnout.
12/30/08
Training, clinics, lessons, showing, consulting, all disciplines and breeds. Problem horses and starting young horses a specialty. Good, common sense, solid work, conscientious horsemanship combined with an awareness of and empathy for the horse and the way he sees the world is our approach. We strive to create a solid partnership between horse and rider and to create true harmony between the horse and the human. With over 40 year’s professional experience in nearly all breeds and disciplines we are in the unique position to offer everything from starting young horses and redirecting delinquents, to polishing old pro’s and all our work is done with a gentle, empathetic hand. If it can be done a horseback we can do it! **We offer both in-house training and mobile training for individuals with their own facility** References are always available and gladly given! If we can answer any questions or be of any help to you please don't hesitate to contact us! Robert Fife & Gwendolyn Stone 919-673-0919 or email gnstone@nc.rr.com 12/1/07
Miller Eventing based out of Raleigh/Clayton area specializies in positive riding and training of the event horse and rider. Beginner-Advanced students welcome. School horses available. Room for training horses. Competes reguraly at USEA competitions and local events. Currently enrolled in the USEA ICP progam. Over 15 years experience, many great references. Travel available. Come join this great group today! www.amandamiller3day.com , millereventing@hotmail.com , 252-671-2175. 6/28/06
Freedom Run LLC specializes in training riders and horses in Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation riding. The Farm is based at Yates Mill Pond Farm, Raleigh, North Carolina. Freedom Run develops unique riding programs to challenge and effectively promote understanding between horse and rider. Please contact Jen Berry 919-606-3222 11/8/05
Selma
TRADITIONS TRAINING CENTER, INC. Traditions is a full service training and show facility specializing in training Arabian and Half Arabian horses at all levels of competition. Proudly owned by Wes and Beth Bowen, we offer services in western, hunter, halter, and all English divisions, including driving. With an extensive amateur and junior rider program, Traditions prides itself on the successful horse and rider team, with horses and riders that have acheived National results. Our full time riding instructor, Kathleen Bowen, has coached equitation students to National awards as well. Conveniently located in Selma, NC, just two miles off I95, Traditions is just 25 minutes from Raleigh, making it an easy commute from anywhere. Please give us a call at 434.987.2052, or check us out at www.arabian-horse-trainers.com. 8/18/07
Statesville
Baymount Farm is a touch of paradise in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Our family-owned farm trains top-quality horses that are beautiful and highly people-oriented. We train horses to sell and we train horses owned by individuals. We offer free instruction to the owner at the time of service and before the horse is moved off the property to ensure your understanding of our training methods and you enjoyment of your newly trained horse. Located conveniently just off I 40 and I 77 interchange. Please visit out website www.BaymountFarm.com for more information or call Sherry @ 704-902-7345 for pricing. 5/8/09
Summerfield
FIORE FARMS, Greensboro/Summerfield, NC :
A complete Premiere Equestrian Facility, offers the Cooler Horsemanship
program. Specializing in Natural Horsemanship, Cooler Horsemanship offer
lessons, training, clinics, boarding, and horses for lease. All amenities,
including lounge, tackroom, personal lockers, Heat/AC, C/H water. Covered
sitting deck on arena. Lighted large arena and covered round pen with
a powerful dust control and wooded private trails. Please visit www.fiorefarms.com
to view our facilities, and visit www.CoolerHorsemanship.com
to learn more about the Cooler Horsemanship program. Contact James Cooler,
the Equestrian Director at 843-227-2120. 8/25/09
Southern Pines
Ash Grove Show Stables Ash Grove Show Stables focuses on bringing along horses and riders with the goal of showing in the jumpers, hunters, and equitation from the schooling show to the AA show level. Ash Grove Show Stables is located at 185 Wooster Rd in Southern Pines, NC. Here, horses are treated with the sensitivity and discipline needed to create a safe and happy environment conducive to learning. Each horse is provided with 12x12 stall with rubber mats, private turnout, stall cleaning and feeding twice daily, and administration of supplements and blanketing at no additional cost. Facilities include a beautiful footing arena with jump course and gymnastics, hunter derby and cross country schooling jumps throughout the farm, access to hundreds of trails including the Foundation. Horses are turned out according to their needs and preferences. Other services including body clipping, wrapping, administration of medication, trailering, and mane pulling are available to ensure the well being of each horse. Space is limited, please contact Jacqueline for more information. Website:jlmoore07@gmail.com 1/1/09Wake Forest
Does your horse have an attitude problem? If he or she does I’m the trainer to send them to. I specialize in HUS show horses but also work with problem horses. Whether you have a trail horse or a show horse I can fix them. I also specialize in breaking young horses. One of my horses, who I’ve trained, is currently having a very successful show career this year at Johnston County Horse Show Series, CCWHA, and TWHA. He is only three years old. I also offer riding lessons for any age! I’m located in Youngsville, North Carolina. Very reasonably priced! For more information please contact Lindsay Johnson at (919) 761-3007 or you can email me at roxygrl3007@yahoo.com. 7/27/07
Winston-Salem
Selling 9.5 lessons in classical dressage with Robert Mayer near Winston-Salem.
Offering $80 lessons for $50. Robert is a wonderful, world-class instructor
with his own school masters, but I recently purchased a horse trailer
and can now take lessons locally. Please email Leslie at hurryjet@med.unc.edu
or leave message at 919-542-0680. 4/14/08
E-mail for Location
Lessons and training. Showing available from local through AA. Beginners through Grand Prix. Quality lesson horses and ponies. Toddler program. jmtbrokering@aol.com or call 919-215-1551 or 919-244-0989. 10/24/07
Trainer specializing in starting young horses and re-schooling problem horses now has opening in barn. References available. please email: timetooride_1@hotmail.com or call: 919-606-0962 2/8/07
Equine Kingdom and Still Water Farm is proud to present a premier riding facililty for horseback riding instruction. Offers professional, personalized training (private or group lessons) in English or Western, as well as horse care and upkeep. Riders will learn responsibility, respect, self-control, courage, and discipline while having a great time with horses! Lessons available any time, AM or PM, can also travel to your facility to teach on your horse. 70 x 200 riding ring, miles of trails, 3 round pens, jumps, plenty of open room. Lounge w/full bathroom, sitting area. Opportunity for horse shows. Pony rides and trail rides offered, as well as boarding at a reasonable price. Horse training available. For more info, call Sally Blattenberger at (336) 473-9158 www.equinekingdom.com 3/5/07
Hunter jumper riding lessons!!! I have been riding for almost 10 years with the states top hunter trainers and ridden their horses for them. I have also ridden with an Olympic trainer for several years. I am offering lessons for only $25 for a private lesson. I can train you with Hunters/Equitation/HUS/ and Jumping. In 2005 I was champion for CCWHA and in 2006 I was champion with NCHJA. You can take lessons on my ponies and horses or yours!You can take lessons as an extra hobby or go further and competively show at local horse shows which I can coach you at! FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Ashley at 919 693 3389 or 919 702 3372 BOARDING/TRAINING/SALES Boarding also available. 2/12/07
Cedar Creek Cow Horses. Training Team Roping and Working Cow horses. We also offer private roping pratice as well as lessons. Colt Starting also avail. for more info contact: kim@cedarcreekcowhorses.com or check out our site www.cedarcreekcowhorses.com 1/17/07
Cardinal Stables is dedicated to the Hunter and Jumper disciplines. With 20 years of experience, we have come to understand the correct and safe way to guide students though the learning experience to become experienced horsemen. Our facility offers 74 stalls, Hot Walker, separate Boarder Barn with boarder tack room and wash pit, indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena, lounge,. A few of our services include lessons, boarding, training, birthday parties, weddings, company retreats, summer camp and sales. 1/7/07venting and Dressage Instruction Available from Advanced *** Level 3 Day Event rider/instructor Lesley Stevenson. Lesley is a USET Long Listed rider who has also done Dressage through the FEI Levels (with Spanish Riding School background). She loves to teach riders at all levels, from very beginner to Advanced. She is located at Dream Catcher Equestrian in Charlotte, and will travel for lessons and clinics. Contact her directly at (704) 845-6239 or Lstevenson5@carolina.rr.com 8/14/06
MILLPOINT FARMS, GREENSBORO N.C. FULL SERVICE HUNTER/JUMPER BARN. LARGE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RIDING RINGS. LESSONS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND.CONTACT colleen@millpointfarms.com 5/15/06Hidden Creek Stables offers boarding, riding lessons, horse training, and sales. We specialize in training hunter/jumpers and riders, saddle breaking and problem horse training in both english and western, as well as western pleasure riding lessons. Professional care, training, and teaching. Call to reserve a stall, become a better rider, and get the most our of your horse. e-mail at hiddencreekstables@charter.net or call 336-927-5378. 3/13/06
Please visit our website at www.thehoofcenter.com for information on a facility designed to help you, your Farrier and your Veterinarian get the best performance and soundness from you horse. 9/19/05
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