Based in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, I offer personalized riding lessons tailored to your experience, confidence, and equestrian goals. I can travel to your stable or property, or you can arrange to come to mine. Limited opportunities may also be available to ride one of my horses.
My coaching combines a passion for teaching with a deep understanding of horsemanship, helping you develop your riding skills, build confidence, and strengthen your partnership with your horse.
How It Works
1. Let’s talk about your goals – We’ll start with a conversation about your riding experience, your goals, and what you would like to achieve with your horse.
2. Arrange a lesson – We’ll find a time that works with your schedule and discuss the best location for your lesson.
3. Choose where you ride – I can travel to your stable or property, you can arrange to bring your horse to my facility, or, subject to availability, you may be able to ride one of my horses.
Every lesson is tailored to your needs, with a focus on developing your skills, confidence, and partnership with your horse.
Ready to Improve Your Riding?
Whether you’re returning to riding after a break, building confidence, or working towards your next equestrian goal, let’s talk about how personalized coaching can help you progress. Get in touch to discuss your goals and arrange a lesson.
Call 613-304-7013 or contact me online.
Contact me to schedule your lesson.
Call me 613.304.7013
Riding Programs to Support Your Goals
Riding with Confidence
Build your confidence and rediscover the enjoyment of riding.
If fear, anxiety, or a loss of confidence is holding you back, personalized coaching can help you develop a more secure and positive approach to riding. Work towards feeling calmer, more capable, and more confident in the saddle.
Learn more about Riding with Confidence.
Refined Riding Techniques
Develop your flatwork skills and become a more effective rider.
For riders ready to progress, this program focuses on refining your riding technique, improving your position and communication, and developing the skills needed for more advanced work.
A Coaching Approach Built Around You and Your Horse
As an experienced equestrian coach, I want every lesson to be both enjoyable and educational. My approach is built around your individual abilities, your goals, and the needs of your horse.
Confidence, Challenge, and Support
Learning happens best when you feel safe enough to try, make mistakes, and improve. I’ll encourage you to challenge yourself and reach for new goals while respecting your confidence, experience, and learning pace.
Sometimes you need a gentle hand and reassurance. At other times, you may benefit from a little extra encouragement to push beyond your comfort zone. My role is to recognize what you need and help you move forward.
Developing the Whole Rider
My focus is on developing effective, thoughtful riders, not simply teaching individual riding skills. Through personalized coaching, we’ll work on your position, balance, communication, and understanding of your horse.
These skills can extend beyond the arena, helping you develop discipline, accountability, and clearer communication in other areas of life.
My Equestrian Background
I have been involved with horses for as long as I can remember, and my passion for horsemanship continues to shape my coaching. My primary focus is rider and horse development in the English disciplines, particularly hunter and jumper, while my experience also includes supporting riders in other disciplines, including Western dressage.
My aim is to help you become a more confident, capable, and considerate rider while building a positive partnership with your horse.