Ethical Equine Youth Academy

Ethical Equine Youth Academy is not just another horse riding program.

This Academy focuses on learning how to be ethical equestrians that respect horses, build stronger connections through kindness, and dig deeper in learning the science behind equine behavior.

All training is rooted in positive reinforcement.

We are currently the only youth program in the greater Cincinnati area that prioritizes this style of training and learning! 

My priorities are meeting my horses’ needs while creating a safe and engaged learning environment for my students.

An overview of Ethical Equine Academy lessons

(not per lesson, but over a course of a season and throughout the year)

• Foundational Positive Reinforcement Skills

• Cooperative Care (grooming, hoof handling, and other care related behaviors)

• Tricks & Brain Games

• Agility Obstacles and Liberty Challenges

• Virtual Show Pattern Practice (virtual show patterns have a combination of foundational R+ skills, agility obstacles, liberty challenges, and riding involved)

• Riding (when possible)

• In-hand property trail walks

We currently use “The Willing Equine Virtual Show” patterns as our guidelines for students’ learning and training progress. All students are encouraged to submit their progress into this yearly virtual show (August).

R+ professional judges will score their progress and students get real ribbons to show for it!

Lessons run from April through October yearly. Students are always welcome to volunteer during winter months.

I only take 6 students on a weekly basis, students are typically long-term (seasonal or yearly), and booked in advance.

Please contact me by email to check if there are any current lesson spots available.

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