Christina gives riding instruction in both English and Western disciplines.
She also trains horses including:
You can trailer-in your own horse for use during your lessons or use one of Red Clay’s lesson horses. If you don’t own your own horse, consider leasing a Red Clay horse so that you can enjoy riding between lessons.
Christina has rode and shown at many levels in many disciplines, from Hunter/Jumper, and Cross Country, to Dressage, Saddleseat and Trail/Endurance. Her passion is Dressage, which she feels is a solid foundation for every horse, rider and discipline.
Safety for both horse and rider is a primary concern. If you have good communication between horse and rider you have a team that Trusts as well as a willing, responsive and Safe, horse and rider.
Good training does not take a long time but it does take consistency. Christina’s patience and skill is quite visible through her mannerisms and the horses trusting expression. She has experience with countless horses in developing a solid foundation for horse and rider.
Christina assists people and equines, beginner through intermediate from all equine disciplines. "I have the skill, desire and knowledge necessary to help you achieve the relationship you want with your horse.” Christina has a very calm and patient demeanor which allows the horse to trust, relax and learn very quickly. She can sense the horse's readiness to move on in the training and is always in-tune with their apprehensions and fears. Christina believes that horses and people, respond best to calm and consistent training methods. Through training, horses learn what we expect from them. The more consistent our expectations are the more relaxed and comfortable they become around you, which in turn creates a closer bond between you and your horse.
Christina loves working with horse and rider to strengthen the bond and open the communication lines to produce the best relationship to keep horse and rider relaxed, safe and having fun. She teaches in an open, friendly, easy-to-understand format for all levels.
Christina offers instruction in English, Jumping, Western Pleasure, Dressage, Racking Horse/Saddleseat and Trail/Pleasure riding. Christina also can teach you the four basics of centered riding. Whether you want to get back into riding as an adult with some experience, start as a beginner, or learn show skills she can provide lessons to suit your needs.
Children and adults are welcome. Horsemanship is taught along with riding. Christina focuses on teaching students to be well-rounded, safe, respectful horsemen in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
You can contact Christina at: Lessons.Training.RedClayStables@gmail.com