Sterling Hunter / Jumpers

Specialties

Sterling Hunter/​Jumpers Riding Stable is a professional horse riding facility conveniently located just South of Austin in Buda. We offer riding lessons for all ages and skill levels in a friendly, family, safety-​oriented environment. With reasonable lesson and program rates, an education in horsemanship can be affordable for anyone. Our other services include horse boarding packages, training packages, seasonal camps and special programs. Sterling Hunter/​Jumpers is proud to have the Texas State Equestrian Team call us home. Additionally, we are the first riding stable in Texas to be certified as a United States Pony Club Riding Center. We also offer local middle-​school and high-​school students the opportunity to gain Physical Education credits through our Off-​Campus PE Program. Our facilities include a covered riding arena, large sand arena with full course of jumps and lights, covered grooming areas, large round pen, and a ranch-​like atmosphere.

Meet the Business Owner

Erin G.

Business Owner

Erin Givens — Owner/​Head Trainer

Erin began riding at the age of 8 with Sally Francis, who is still her coach today. She has owned several horses and helped to train many, from bringing along young horses to re-​schooling race horses. Erin has had extensive experience in competing in the hunter/​jumpers up to A level. She loves to ride, train, and show horses herself, but her greatest satisfaction comes from starting beginner students and seeing them progress as riders and horsemen.

Erin wants each student to enjoy learning about horsemanship, starting from the basics of proper horse management to finding balance and harmony while riding. She feels that what makes her different from other trainers is that she accepts the learning process and understands that each student will develop at their own pace. It isn’t show-​ring achievements or prizes that she strives for. Erin knows she is doing a good job when the student has a desire to continue learning with enthusiasm.