~English Riding~

Dressage, Jumping,

Trail Preparation

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The riding program at Willow Pond teaches students self-discipline, patience, perseverance and attention to detail, while building their self esteem, and encouraging the development of independent thinking and problem solving skills. These qualities become values which can be drawn upon throughout the student's life.

The Riding School environment and training approach is motivated by the intention to create physically and mentally healthy riders and horses. The goal is to create a partnership between horse and rider through the language of horsemanship, patience, and consistent work. These combined skills enhance communication, which allows them to culture a deep and rewarding relationship. This kind and encouraging format helps riders find the joy in the incremental successes of each day.

Because we have a varied herd of school horses, each student gets the opportunity to work with many different horses, which greatly improves their riding ability and knowledge of horse behavior. The students learn how to tack and care for horses in a complete and holistic manner. Riding is only one part of the experience at Willow Pond.

Our Instructors:

Marie Roussel

Marie started riding when she was 6 years old in France, and after

moving to the U.S. at age 9, the only thing missing from her life were

the horses. After a year or so of learning english, it was finally possible

to take lessons again  and she hasn't stopped since. Marie has been

teachingfor 5 years, and teaches students from the very beginner rider

to riders who are current ly successfullycompeting in 3-day eventing,

including one who is leasing one of her horses, Chase. Marie also trains

horses, including her own horse Ace, who she bought as an unbroke 3 year old

and continues to train to becomea 3-day eventing horse.

Marie will be available for lessons at Willow Pond Tuesdays and Thursdays

through Sundays. Call her cell at (650) 804-2318, or at the Barn (831) 464-2276

Beth Marsh

Beth has been riding and teaching for 35 years.  She teaches all ages

of riders and loves working with beginners. Beth has taught from

lead line to pony club,vaulting, jumping and dressage. She has trained

horses, from babies to competing in dressage, jumping and

3-day eventing. Come join Beth and share in her love of horses.

She believes in teaching in a positive, supportive and above all else

a safe environment, all while making your time at the ranch

educational and fun.  Beth provides lessons from first time beginner

to the seasoned competitor.  She teaches at Willow Pond Wednesday

through Sunday.Beth can be reached via her cell: (831) 295-4671,

or her voicemail at the barn: (831) 464-2276

Jessica Kipp

Jessica has been riding since the age of 10, and has been teaching

for 5 years. Her first riding instructor, a German native, taught all

of her students 3-day eventing with a strong dressage background.

Jessica soon gravitated towards dressage, and now trains with USDF

Gold Medalist, “L” certified judge, and Grand Prix competitor

Joan Williams. In addition to lessons, Jessica trains horses –

from the young prospect to the horse needing a tune-up. A limited

number of full- and half- training openings are available; please

contact Jessica for more information. When not teaching or training,

Jessica trains and competes her 8 year old Dutch Warmblood, Ticino.

Jessica can be reached by calling the ranch, (831) 464-2276,

leaving a message there in her mailbox, or by cell (650) 438-1644

Our Rates:

We encourage lesson clients to purchase their riding lessons

in increments of 4 for the month.  If bought in a package,

lessons are discounted - see below.

Private:

Single:    $70

Package: $65 each ($260/month)

Semi-Private (2-3 students per lesson):

Single:    $65

Package: $60 each ($240/month)

Group (4+ students per lesson):

Single:    $60

Package: $55 ($220/month)

Also teaching at Willow Pond:

Joan Williams

USDF Bronze, Silver, Gold Medals

USDF Gold freestyle bar

2005 USDF Region 7 Intermediare II Champion

2005 USDF Dutch WB Intermediare II Champion

2005 CDS Intermediare II Res Champion

2005 USDF Regional Grand Prix FS Res Champion

Joan teaches at Willow Pond on Mondays. 

Trailer-in or ride a Willow Pond school horse

(fees apply in both instances).

Private Lesson   $65.00

Semi-Private (2)$40.00 

Group (3-4)            $30.00

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