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Riding Instructor
Riding Lessons

  • We offer English, Dressage, and Western Riding
  • Basics of good equitation
  • Correct horseback riding position
  • Saddling a horse
  • Proper Grooming
  • Hoof care

 

Instructor Jill Kirk

I started my riding career as a Barrel Racer, but when I was about 12 years old, I changed paths. I joined the United States Pony Club and I started Eventing and Dressage. I bought my first event horse, Afterburner, when I was 13 and spent my summers as a working student for many local and International Event riders. I competed in Pony Club National Championships in Dressage.  We also competed through the Preliminary level in Eventing.  We won multiple awards including ’99 CSDEA Champion Junior Event Rider and I completed my USPC B Rating. I started teaching riding lessons when I was about 18 years old. I took a small break when I was in college at the University of Minnesota. I currently work in the Food Brokerage Industry in Marketing.  I have2 horses:  My original event horse, Afterburner. My other horse I bought and trained off the racetrack, One Bad Bird.  I am a lifelong addict to riding. I currently train eventers and dressage horses, teach, do some judging, and volunteer. My goals are to work with yours. Whether you’re an avid competitor or a pleasure rider, my goal is to build a solid position and foundation and expand to where ever you want to go.

Riding Instructor
   

Instructor Sarah Malecha

Horses have been a way of life for me. I enjoy sharing that love of horses through teaching. I grew up on a horse farm, riding english and western and spent a lot of my childhood trail riding. When I was 13, I discovered the magnificent sport of eventing. I was hooked. I joined the United States Pony Club, which provided a foundation for horse care, safety, riding, teaching and stewardship. I have had many horses through the years that have all provided me with many lessons.

Most notably, my horse Pete opened up a lot of doors for me. After high school I lived in Florida and was a working student for Becky Holder. My time in Florida was an intense learning experience. When I came back to Minnesota, I started teaching riding lessons through Pony Club and completed Pete at the Preliminary level of eventing. Pete is still competing with his new owner.

While in school at St. Catherine University I took some time away from the competitive scene and improved on my riding by spending my January’s in North Carolina with Becky Holder. I am looking forward to bringing my young horse, Mr. Brightside through the ranks of eventing.

Currently, I am offering lessons for those just getting into horses or those with experience. I strive to give new riders confidence and a strong foundation for them to build on however they chose. I teach beginner western lessons with an emphasis on a basic balanced position. I also teach english riders of all levels, including more specifically dressage and jumping.

Lessons are private, with the option of group lessons for more experienced riders. Lessons are 50 minutes in length. Lessons will include basic horse care and safely working around a horse. Brushing, tacking, bridling will be included until the rider shows competence in these areas to move towards independence.

Please contact Sarah Malecha for pricing, availability & scheduling.
612-987-8274
saba3day@yahoo.com


 

DAKOTA STABLES - HORSE BOARDING
30813 IRAN PATH, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
PH: (952) 913-3222    EMAIL: DONAVIN@DAKOTASTABLES.COM