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 Riding Lesson Location
Riding and groundwork lessons at River Valley Ranch (Harrison/Irvington area in southeast Tucson) available on a limited basis 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. Haul-ins also available for a fee.
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.

Sonoita Riding Lesson Locations
Riding and groundwork lessons are available in the Sonoita area weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays 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 and western.
Email for availability and other information.

Oro Valley Location
Riding lessons at Blue Moon Stables in Oro Valley (near CDO High School) weekly on Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Beginning to advanced riders on their own horses or, on a limited basis, on safe, quality school horses. Basic dressage and jumping. Haul-ins also possible for a fee.
Email for availability and other information.   (Map)

Groundwork, Bodywork and More
Rider Rebalancing, Bodywork and Kinetic Groundwork by appointment Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at your barn or mine.
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 on days other than Saturdays, 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 English riding lessons (primarily eventing) in southeast Tucson for beginning to advanced children, please contact Lisa Brunner's On A Whim Farm at River Valley Ranch at 906-1914. This is a safe, positive program with wonderful school horses for riders of all ages and ability levels. This program is on-site only, with haul-ins welcome for a fee.  (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)