The Riding Academy

We just love The Riding Academy! Rusty is a great teacher and Sarah is very personable and professional. I appreciate the reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere. I originally purchased the 4 lesson package as a Christmas gift for my daughter and we have continued lessons since then. I am looking forward to continuing lessons each month. Thank you, Rusty and Sarah!

My 5 year old daughter did the week day camp and it was so much more than I ever could have expected or asked for! Being only 5, never going to day camp, and never being around horses, I was a little nervous, but from the beginning, she did amazing! She’s absolutely loved every moment, and I’m sure she’ll be back in summer! I also really appreciated how they kept me up-​to-​date througout the day by posting pictures so I could see my daughter!

My daughter had a blast riding Star and Rusty is a great Teacher !! Very patient. we will be back ! My daughter wont stop talking about how much fun she had .A great place to go and not to far from my home :)

Great place for Riding Lessons! Well mannered horses (and trainers)! My daughter has been going to The Riding Academy for about 3 years now and loves it. The owners stay current on trends and techniques and there is a nice mix of new and experienced horses.

We had a great time at The Riding Academy. It is an hour away but we will be back! We went to the riding academy because my daughter wanted to take riding lessons. We arrived early and watched as others were riding out in the arena. The instructor was giving verbal instructions as they were riding. When it came time for our turn we filled out the paperwork and then the instructor walked my daughter thru the steps of getting a horse ready to ride. Starting with checking the animals feet and brushing the anaimals coat to prep them for the saddle blanket and saddle. When the animals were ready the class walk them to the arena and mount up. They start by walking the horses to warm them up then progress to faster speeds according to the riders ability. Then as the class winds down so do the speeds. Followed by removing the equipment and checking over the horse. I love the approach of teaching the students to care for the horse. This way my daughter learns more then just proper saddle position.