Here at Fairhaven, we promote the concepts of classical riding.  For me, classical riding means using and teaching methods that have been around since the early beginnings of riding, and not anything that's "trendy" or for style only and has no purpose.   Although I am aware of and respect the differences between disciplines and teach my students those differences, regardless of discipline, the basics of good riding are the same (universal).   Since the time of Xenophon, good riders have promoted the concept of "for the good of the horse" and here at Fairhaven, we don't and won't teach anything that contradicts that.  

I have competed through the Preliminary level of Eventing, am a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalist with both my Silver and Bronze Freestyle Bars.  I was 2019 #10 USDF Grand Prix rider in the nation in my age group, and 2019 GDCTA Grand Prix Reserve Champion.  I am certified by American Riding Instructor Association (ARIA). and am a participant in the USDF Judges Training Program as well as the Riding Instructor Training Program.

When suitable and safe, lessons at Fairhaven usually alternate between in the ring and outside the ring using traditional exercises, poles, cavaletti and Grids to build the equine athlete.  Our facility includes both stadium and xc jumps along with on and offsite trails.  We often incorporate games into the lessons for our younger riders to reinforce proper riding techniques in a fun way.  For the good of the horse, they don't jump more than 2x/week.  Jumping and speedwork is extra wear and tear on a horses joints (notice how you don't see horses running for any length of time unless they're being chased) and unless you own or lease a horse, you will not jump higher than 18-24".  If you lease a horse, the fee will include extra muscle and joint suppliments.

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