Quality Dressage Instruction, Training & Select Equine Sales

Christine’s training philosophy is based on partnership, mutual respect and affection between horse and rider, developed through appreciation of sound principles of equine behavior and rider stewardship.

Christine provides challenging yet sensitive instruction for children and adults. She incorporates teaching methods which she acquired during her formal college education, and during her practical experience teaching high school special education, into her equestrian instruction.

In-hand training and her extensive riding experience are utilized to optimally increase the muscular development, balance and technical skill in her horses & students. Christine emphasizes a balanced seat riding technique for all styles of riding . Students  establish a secure seat through use of longe lessons, which is the time honored tool of classical dressage. These techniques allow the student to become a proficient and elegant equestrian.

In selecting horses for her Sales & Leases, Christine specifically looks for and trains her horses for the adult amateur & junior riders. Great pride and care is taken to ensure that each horse & rider match are well suited for each other for the long-term. EHH's horses are talented, and have beautiful gaits. With willing temperaments, they are schooled extensively in dressage, over fences, and cross-country as well as hacked out on trails.

At EHH we provide numerous instruction and training options to meet the riding goals of students and their horses. Boarding is available for those who wish to lesson and train at EHH. Group, private and semi-private lessons are offered, as well as 1/2 hour to full hour time slots with either Christine or Ali.

EHH is eager to develop a training program with owners that is creative in meeting the needs of every horse and rider combination, while respecting budgeting needs. Full training, partial training, and 'as needed' schooling are tailored to each combination. Every horse and rider is respected and carefully tutored regardless of the discipline.

Our lesson horses are well seasoned and solid in their skills, temperament and gaits. These horses offer students an excellent opportunity to develop a solid and correct seat, as well as the feel for difficult movements. Some of these horses are available for part time lease and competing.

Please contact Christine to discuss what options meet your riding goals and budgeting needs.

Student Testimonials:

"For years I struggled with my previous horse, but Christine knew that Lollypop & I would be a great match for each other. I have accomplished more with Lolly in three months than I did in four years with my other horse!" -JM

"The only thing that is frustrating about working with Christine is realizing that I was struggling for no reason” -Carrie

“You read about these teaching methods; longe lessons, in-hand work, and centering the seat, but few people teach it & so patiently” -Coleene

“Finally!! Christine was able to get through to my horse!! Gabby has never been better!” -Diana B.