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\nabout\n<\/h1>
\nGet to know our two-legged and four-legged staff\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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Horsemanship Academy is dedicated to providing quality and fun instruction in both horse riding and horse care, without the pressure to compete. We emphasize equine care based on communication between horse and rider to achieve harmony and success.

Horsemanship Academy is proudly queer-owned and run<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\nvalues\n<\/h2>
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  • inclusivity<\/span><\/li>
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  • animal stewardship<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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    \ncoach ariel jones\n<\/h2>

    \nowner \u2022 instructor \u2022 trainer\n<\/h4>
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    An avid horse enthusiast since age 5, Ariel has spent their time in the horse industry not just learning about riding, but how \u2018learning\u2019 as a concept works. Ariel uses this knowledge in lessons to create a fun and engaging atmosphere where students learn how to assess both their own performance and that of their horse.<\/p>

    Ariel\u2019s riding background includes competing in dressage up to 3rd Level in the USDF Open Division, miles and miles of trail riding, and, in the more recent years, some showjumping and eventing. Ariel is a Nationally Certified Pony Club member.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>

    \nget to know ariel\n<\/h4>
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    In my spare time, I\u2019m what my generation refers to as a nerd<\/i>. I play video games, board games, and D&D. When I\u2019m not doing that, I\u2019m writing about my personal horse, Willy, who passed in 2023- I\u2019d love for Willy\u2019s legacy to be something like \u201cBlack Beauty, but if he was kind of a weirdo.\u201d The remaining time is spent doing cosplay, historical costuming, and telling my two cats that they are little freaks and I love them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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    \nour lesson horses\n<\/h2>
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    \nOur four lesson horses are all equines with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with beginner and intermediate riders. We work hard to keep them happy and healthy in their advanced age.\n<\/h6>
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    \nromeo\n<\/h3>
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    Romeo has been a student favorite since he joined the program in 2014. A stately 27-year-old Quarter Horse, Romeo is happy to bring students to their first shows, trail rides, and Halloween dress-up parties. He is our current apple bobbing champion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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    \ncoda\n<\/h3>
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    Coda is a 22-year-old Mustang who came to us untrusting and fearful of just about everything. With a lot of patience and conditioning, she is slowly joining the lesson horse rotation as our advanced riders show her the ropes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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    \nfiona\n<\/h3>
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    Fiona or \u2018Fifi\u2019, our 22-year-old Welsh Pony, has been with Horsemanship Academy since its beginning. Fifi is always hungry and is more than happy to show students all of the places she thinks food might be hiding. Fiona is certainly our most opinionated lesson horse, but she\u2019s so dang charming you can\u2019t help but love her!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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    \nstars\n<\/h3>
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    Stars joined us in January of 2024, and it feels like she\u2019s been part of the gang forever! Stars is an 18-year-old Welsh Pony\/Thoroughbred jumper with a long, decorated showing history. Stars is an absolute sweetheart who is happy to share her talents with our intermediate riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    \nromeo\n<\/h3>
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    Romeo has been a student favorite since he joined the program in 2014. A stately 27-year-old Quarter Horse, Romeo is happy to bring students to their first shows, trail rides, and Halloween dress-up parties. He is our current apple bobbing champion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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    \ncoda\n<\/h3>
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    Coda is a 22-year-old Mustang who came to us untrusting and fearful of just about everything. With a lot of patience and conditioning, she is slowly joining the lesson horse rotation as our advanced riders show her the ropes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    \nfiona\n<\/h3>
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    Fiona or \u2018Fifi\u2019, our 22-year-old Welsh Pony, has been with Horsemanship Academy since its beginning. Fifi is always hungry and is more than happy to show students all of the places she thinks food might be hiding. Fiona is certainly our most opinionated lesson horse, but she\u2019s so dang charming you can\u2019t help but love her!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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    \nstars\n<\/h3>
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    Stars joined us in January of 2024, and it feels like she\u2019s been part of the gang forever! Stars is an 18-year-old Welsh Pony\/Thoroughbred jumper with a long, decorated showing history. Stars is an absolute sweetheart who is happy to share her talents with our intermediate riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    \nmaggie\n<\/h3>
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    Maggie retired from the lesson program at the start of 2024 after serving the program for 7 years. Her willingness to do the job never wavered, but her physical soundness did. Maggie is a timid sort who does not like many other horses, so we determined the best retirement plan for her was to stay at the ranch. Maggie spends her days getting loved on by working students, going in turnout with Romeo, and chilling with parents. Maggie is a rescue, and we believe her to be close to 30 years old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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    \nloki\n<\/h3>
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    Loki is Ariel\u2019s current horse, a 17-year-old National Show Horse. While very handleable on the ground, Loki needs a quiet and confident rider to keep him feeling calm and comfortable under saddle. He does a lesson every so often, but is mainly ridden by Ariel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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