Our Instructors
Most stables do not have certified instructors but we do!
Experience the difference!
Debbie Sams - Head Instructor
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Instructor Debbie Sams is the only CHA level 3 horseback riding Instructor in Fulton County NY.
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She is also certified to teach students with
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mental health issues
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cognitive disabilities
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physical disabilities.
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Experience teaching riding since 1979
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Author of magazine articles and a book, about drill team, of course.
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Our horses are chosen for their gentleness and abilities.
Annika Sams - Instructor
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Instructor Annika Sams has studied horseback riding with head instructor Debbie Sams since she was very young.
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Annika has been teaching horseback riding since 2006.
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She is certified to work with students who have cognitive and physical disabilities.
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She is also our vaulting (Gymnastics on horseback) instructor.
Assistant Instructors
Our student workers are all trained to be assistant instructors by our head instructor.
Staff Training
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Our certified Instructors are required to do 25 hours or continuing education every 3 years. When they are first certified or are moving up a level they attend a rigerous 5 day clinic where their teaching ability and horse knowledge are evaluated by top of the line professional horse people.
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Each year all of our staff members attend a horse safety training course.
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Our student workers take regular lessons to improve their riding and horsemanship skills.
