We teach you more than to just sit correctly--from your first lesson you are taught about SAFETY AND HOW TO HANDLE A HORSE IN ANY SITUATION. It's about total horsemanship, how horse and human thinking differ and how to use those differences to be in control of your horse at all times. If you want to ride but are nervous of horses, our "Getting to Know Horses" introductory program is for you. Three hours, on two or three days (whichever you prefer) of hands-on ground handling of horses so that the first time you are in the saddle you will be confident that your understanding of horses will make you very comfortable during your first ride.

Is you riding instructor certified? We are.

This certification assures you of a professional, safety conscious instructor here in Arizona, where there are no regulations on quality of instruction or attention to safety. Nationally recognized and meaningful, the American Riding Instructors Association Certification Program uses a carefully designed and thought-out system of checks and balances to determine the earning of certification. A team of evaluators, located in various parts of the country, assess all aspects of each candidate's demonstrated knowledge of the discipline he/she wishes to teach, attention to professionalism and safety, and business and personal integrity. Even at Level 1, ARIA certification is hard-earned, which makes it respected and important. Linda Leslie is a Level II ARIA instructor in both English and Western.

As your riding progresses, we offer Board and Training to give you a complete experience.