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Let Me Introduce myself:
My name is Kelly Vinyard & I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Amos and 2 beautiful boys, Alex & Kade. I began serious riding at the age of 8, after seeing my first real horse show. I knew then that a life with horses was the path for me, later competing & winning in a variety of disciplines – locally, regionally & nationally, acquiring multiple High-Point honors along the way.
I started teaching & training other riders, both children & adults, at the age of 14. In 1999 I became a certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist and in 2001 I was the youngest person to ever be fully accredited by the American Association of Horsemanship Safety as a nationally certified Riding Instructor. I feel truly blessed that I have been able to share my passion, love & knowledge of horses with my students. I believe that confidence starts within; it’s not simply being able to do, but more importantly believing you CAN DO!
About My Students:
My students range not only in age, but also in interest & skill level. Some of my students have competed & won locally, regionally & nationally in various disciplines. Whether you or your child want to brush up on your skills, enjoy a weekly outing, or have a desire to compete, I welcome the opportunity to work with you!
Lesson programs:
All of my students start on the ground, learning basic handling & grooming techniques, while also learning to read the horse’s body language. Because safety is paramount, it is imperative that students be comfortable & confident on the ground before ever “mounting up.” After learning how to get “tacked up,” we begin our first ride. All students go through balance work, problem solving, & horsemanship theory. Because we all learn differently, each student is then allowed to progress at his/her own pace. I teach a variety of riding disciplines, including, Dressage, Hunter, & Western Riding. Proper Horsemanship Skills are the same – no matter the discipline!
Summer Youth Horsemanship camps:
Mon. – Thurs. – 8:30 – noon
Horse Handling
“Nature of the Horse”
Grooming
Basic Horse Care
Parts of the Horse
Tack & “Tacking Up”
Group Riding Sessions
Individual Instruction, w/ each student
progressing @his/her own rate
Balance Exercises
Games on Horseback
“Horse” Crafts, as time permits
Snacks Provided
Covered Arena
Limited Number of Campers per Session
Age Appropriate Equine Science Study!
How to get
Started:
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS:
Available Mon. – Fri. for youth & adults
GROUP LESSONS:
Available Tues. – Thurs., 1 hour sessions, 4PM & 5PM, meeting weekly
SUMMER LESSONS
Available June through August, limited space available. Ask about Summer Packages!
For more information please contact me:
