“Being an adult who had zero experience with horses, the Blackhound Equestrian lesson program has taught me great horsemanship in a safe environment which matters so much to me, as I was a little afraid when I first began riding. The lessons are fun and challenging and have different themes of what we are working on each week. The trainers invest their time in getting to know their clients and horses so that the lessons feel tailored to each person, even in group lessons. Whenever we go over my training, the trainers have been great in putting a plan together to help me become successful in reaching my goals. I am excited to share that I began cantering, jumping, and showing over fences in 2 1/2 years on a wonderful pony they found for me. At Blackhound, not only do they want you to grow in your riding, but also in the care of your horse. They offer clinics where I learned how to check my horse’s temperature and digital pulse, how to wrap the hoof when there’s an abscess, and got to listen to gut sounds. The horses are well cared for by the staff and are taken out daily. I love that the horses always come first. Whether you are new to the horse world like me, or have been around for a while, the Blackhound community welcomes everyone with open arms. In such a short amount of time, I have gained an amazing barn family that is so supportive. It’s a great place to be. My happy place!”

– Katrina A.