Some students are here for the athletic challenge of riding, and we push them to master technical skills, equine behavior, and management both in and out of the saddle.  Other students are here to get away from the hustel and bustle,  and we aim to help them emotionally and mentally process life in a safe balanced environment.  

Of course we ride, but we tend to view the barn as a classroom where students learn through seeing, touching, and doing.  We encourae them to get their hands dirty.  The arena is our lab where students can safely experiment with the horses to learn balanced and effective riding-the art of moving the horse's body with their body.