Riding Lessons
Riding Lessons summed up:There is something about the outside of a horse Learn to ride! Riding lessons available here About Your Riding Instructors: Anne SkoogAnne started riding horses at the age of two, successfully showing in her first horse show at the age of 4. When Anne was 9, the family moved to Monroe, bought a small farm and bought their first horses. Anne has shown in 4-H, FFA, Zone “A”, and regional Breed shows. Although she learned to ride Saddle Seat on gaited horses, she quickly changed to Hunt Seat and Western Pleasure. Anne currently owns and trains American Paint Horses and American Quarter Horses, but has quickly fallen in love with the Norwegian Fjord. Their loving personality and soft temperaments have won her over. Anne loves being able to share her riding experience with others and has been teaching lessons to "young" horse people for over 10 years. Being trained to ride by a traditional Horse Whisperer, Anne’s logical approach to teaching lessons is to seek balance and trust between horse and rider. The Fjord horse allows Anne to teach young pre-school and elementary students in a safe and trusting environment. The ground work is laid at a young age to help in the successful future of any riding career. Anne teaches on Tuesdays & Wednesdays currently and can be contacted by email at anneskoog @ comcast . net(remove the spaces), by calling her at: 425.501.0127 or by filling out the form below.  Corinne LoganCorinne grew up playing horse on the playground as a child. By 7, she had her own Shetland ponies that she helped to train along side her mom's many, MANY horses. Corinne started showing in 4-H and the love for showing grew to riding in the Class "A" Arabian shows as well as many, enjoyable local shows. Now, her primary duties include her family, running Willows Edge Farm, assisting her young students and increasing their riding abilities. Corinne also serves on the board of directors for the Pacific Northwest Direct Farm Marketing Association, a group that helps small farms contact directly local consumers. Corinne's schedule is closed at this time. "I can't wait for my next lesson. I had a really, really, good time on Saturday. Horseback riding is my favorite sport that I have ever done. Love, Jansen"
GIFT CERTIFICATES! They are great for the birthday child who loves horses. Or a special "Thank You". Or just a nice way to tell someone you love them. For the dedicated horse lover, one suggestion is to tuck a gift certificate into a riding helmet ... one of their very own!
One of the common questions we get is, "What do I need to wear/bring?" and "Any requirements?" For all riders, we require boots with a heel of at least a half inch (1/2") and they MUST fit properly. They do not need to be fancy, but they must fit. Also long pants. We have a weight limit of 190 pounds and there is a LIABILITY RELEASE FORM that must be signed prior to riding. That is it - riding gloves are a great idea and we have loaner helmets for you to use. Most of the kids want their own helmets and that is fine, but it MUST be an equestrian helmet ASTM/SEI approved (ie: no cowboy hats or bicycle helmets) - NO exceptions. Now, if you or your child is serious about riding, we really recommend you get riding pants (breeches or jodhpurs: much more comfortable to ride in), simple paddock boots, a helmet of your own and definitely riding gloves. We have been going to OLSON MILLS tack store since the mid 80's for our needs and they have always provided good quality products and services. They also have this wonderful coupon for new riders! As a local store, they also have a Clearance Rack that we love to look through as well! There are also other tack stores in the area as well as online shopping, but Olson's Tack store is great with the personal service as well as fitting you! RIDING LESSON RELEASE FORM Parents are always asking about books for their kids to read. I've put together a compilation of books I've seen or read and would recommend. On the page is also a cut out bookmark for your child to use! Go to: our riding lessons suggested reading page. Benefits of riding lessons summed up: "All I pay my psychiatrist is the cost of feed and hay, and he'll listen to me any day." Author Unknown
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at Willows Edge Farm for beginner - intermediate riders ages 3 - adult.
