Horse Training

» Colt Starting – From ground work to riding

» Halter Breaking, Weaning, Training of Foals

» Trail and Pleasure Riding

» Show – Western Pleasure, Trail, Hunter Under Saddle and Reining

» Speed Events – Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and all Play Day Events

» Sale Prep – Tuning and conditioning the horse to be sold (rates and training period vary per individual)

» Judging of Open Horse Shows

Riding Lessons

I teach students three years old and up using the "centered riding" philosophy, along with videotaping and positive reinforcement to build a confident, balanced rider. I believe that a balanced seat is essential in order to be an effective rider, in any riding discipline. I teach Western and English for the trail and pleasure rider as well as for the showman and speed competitor. A safety riding helmet is required and is provided if the student does not have one. In addition to the riding lesson, I incorporate classroom lessons using videos and learning booklets to further increase the students knowledge and skills, as well as, improve horsemanship.

Service Area and Training Facility

The Diamond B Equestrian Center is located on 10 acres in Royse City, Texas. I have excellent lesson horses suitable for all ages and skill levels. I also travel to the Double B Equestrian Center in Wylie, Texas. Please contact me for the current lesson schedule.

I provide private (one student) and semi-private (2-3 students) lessons at both locations. Additionally, a home-schooling horsemanship course is available at the facility in Royse City. Please contact me for an appointment.

Summer Camps

Horse Riding Camps are offered at the Diamond B Equestrian Center in Royse City. Beginner Camps are designed to teach campers about the responsibilities of owning a horse with hands on experience of feeding, cleaning Stalls, grooming, bathing, and tacking up in preparation for riding. In addition to barn chores, they will learn saftey and horsemanship while on and off the horse. Each camper will ride at least 1 hour per day on a variety of lesson horses, along with developing their skills mounting, dismounting, starting, walking, trotting, turning, and stopping. They will also participate in fun activities such as gymnastics on horseback, crafts, swimming, games to test horsemanship, trail riding, obstacle courses, and special presentations from horse industry professionals. They may also get to participate in a field trip.

Overnight camps for teens are designed to enhance their knowledge of horsemanship, responsibilities of owning a horse, and develop their riding/handling skills to become more effective horsewomen. Discussions on "cowgirl smarts" will help your daughter understand the importance and power in positive thinking and what determination can do. They will ride and work with horses at least 3 hours per day. This camp encompasses a progressive lesson plan, which teaches a "balanced seat" and how to more effectively communicate with their horse through the proper use of seat and leg aides. Other activities include campfires, crafts, swimming, gymnastics on horseback, trail riding, a horse pageant, show prep, lunging, special presentations from horse industry professionals, and competitions to test each campers progressive riding skills. They may also get to participate in a field trip. Please click the images below for the 2010 Summer Camp Information, Schedule and Fees.

Rates and Boarding Fees

Gift certificates are available.