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Horseback Riding Lessons

Doublecreek Horseback Riding

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Horseback riding includes many different styles and techniques. At Doublecreek we have a style of our own created by one of our owners, Jane Neal. We teach a balanced seat in western pleasure style riding. With this seat, our horseback riding counselors hope to instill safety, knowledge, and confidence while riding horses. With our riding techniques, campers and students will continue to grow and can also make transitions to other styles of riding if they choose to do so.

Summer Horseback Riding

Our summer horseback riding program has two parts. Your camper will participate in horseback riding every day for 50 minutes. During this time, not only will they receive mounted instruction, but they will also spend time learning general information about horses and how to care for them. Mounted lessons are independent lessons for campers 2nd grade and older. Our mini campers and 1st graders will learn the same skills while also having a lead line. A lead line is a person next to their horse holding onto a lead rope. The riders are still learning all the independent skills, but with some more one on one attention and an extra pair of hands to help with the horse.

Riding Staff

Rachel Chuey

Rachel Chuey
Assistant Director over Equine

  • Has been the head riding instructor for over 15 years.
  • Began riding in the off-season riding program at age 6.
  • Has ridden at several English barns in the area as well as, riding and teaching at Doublecreek.
  • In addition to caring for all the animals at Doublecreek, she also heads the summer riding program and also the Counselor in Training program.
  • Mom to an elementary student and a preschooler.

"We as parents do so much for our children. I love to see the independence and responsibility a child gains when they are given the opportunity to care for and ride an animal of such size and power. There is no greater joy for anyone, child or adult, when receiving their weekly dose of horse therapy!"