Riding Lessons
Find the path of least resistance

My approach to riding instruction is based on helping riders of all levels better understand the biomechanics of their own bodies and horses' bodies. We build connection, understanding and communication from the ground up, working at each person's individual pace to create safe, stable, confident riders who have good working partnerships with their horses.

You'll learn to feel and understand subtle signals from the horse and respond in ways that make riding a dance of ease and comfort. You'll fine- tune your own stability in the saddle, exploring the combination of alignment, flexibility and core strength that leads to achieving balance in motion. And you'll discover the depths of connection you can reach with these amazing animals who so effectively act as mirrors of our physical and mental states.

If you'd like to learn about horses in this way, take advantage of one of the following options:

Southeast Tucson Lessons                                Rates
River Valley Ranch (Harrison/Irvington area)
Riding and groundwork lessons at available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I have one quality school horse suitable for adult English riders beginner to intermediate and two horses for groundwork and longing work. Also, I have available a new kid-friendly school horse suitable for beginners as well as more experienced young riders who would like to learn to jump. Haul-ins also available for a fee.
I also offer equine bodywork sessions by appointment and take in rehab clients at this location.
Email for availability and other information.  (Map)

*** I currently have openings in my River Valley Ranch program for a few adult students, from beginners to intermediate riders, who want to work on a relationship-based riding program and for three or four young riders who want to learn to ride or who are ready to learn basics of jumping.

Southeast Tucson and Vail
I can also come to your east Tucson and Vail barn for riding lessons, ground exercises, bodywork sessions and horse rehab services. Weekly and bi-weekly schedules available.

Sonoita Lessons                              Rates
Riding and groundwork lessons are available in the Sonoita area weekly on Tuesdays for advanced beginner to advanced riders on their own horses. I can come to your arena, or you can haul to me at Grand Adventures Ranch or other locations. Basic dressage, jumping preparation and western performance and pleasure.
Email for availability and other information.

*** I currently have openings for Sonoita-area riders on Tuesdays.

Groundwork, Bodywork and More                          Rates
Rider Biomechanics Coaching , Equine Bodywork and Kinetic Groundwork by appointment Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at your barn or mine in southeast Tucson and Vail and Tuesdays in Sonoita.
Email for availability and other information.

REferrals

I only refer riders to programs I know well, with instructors I have worked with or observed for a number of years. My priority when referring to a colleague is that she maintain a safe program based on positive reinforcement for students and horses.

For English riding lessons (primarily dressage) in the northwest Tucson area, please contact Blue Moon Stables' full-time instructor, Cathy Schrieber, at 272-3355. Hers is a safe, positive program with school horses for children and adults from beginners to advanced riders. She also teaches a limited number of students at their own barns, so inquire about availability of this service.  (Map)

For eventing-oriented lessons in southeast Tucson for riders with their own horses, please contact Lisa Brunner's On A Whim Farm at River Valley Ranch at 906-1914. (Map)

For Western riding lessons in southeast Tucson, please contact Sherrie Frighetti at 409-3425. Her program, based at Pantano Stables, is a safe, positive program. School horses for many levels of riders are available.  (Map)