COVID UPDATE: ELS is an outdoor recreational facility in compliance with CDC guidelines. Students ride under an expansive 27,500 square foot covered arena. We follow social distancing guidelines and require gloves and masks while visiting the Holly Farm property. We are open for riding lessons for ages 7 and up. New students must complete a riding lesson evaluation to ensure we can safely provide lessons while socially distanced. Learn More
Welcome!
Equine Life Solutions (ELS) is a premier equestrian riding and leadership training school. We are located just 40 minutes from Seattle, and 30 minutes from Bellevue off Hwy 405 See Map.
We are committed to serving our clients in the safest way possible. For the current Covid-19 status at our barn, check out the ELS News Blog.
Whether you are new to horses or an experienced rider, fearful or confident, ELS has a variety of classes and programs to meet your needs.
ELS has riding lessons for kids and adults. Learn More!
–Robyn Smith
Owner, Instructor, Chief Horse Lover
What We Offer
Physically, mentally and emotionally, when connecting with a horse, you must be focused in the moment where your only concern is for your equine partner’s well-being.
Horsemanship provides amazing opportunities for youth to learn important lessons in clear communication with others. This skill will shape and influence a child’s ability to build healthy relationships with others.
The ELS Two-Legged Team
Lyra teaches teens and adults the balanced-seat skills needed to keep horses comfortable. Her partner Sunny agrees.
Miharu teaches youth. With the help of her Sponsee Gracie, Miharu is kept in line and well-trained.
Emma teaches all ages in the riding school. She is sometimes caught doling out carrots.
Cory’s background in equestrian sports, inspires kids to dream. Her partner Sansa is inspired too!
Robyn ensures the horses and humans are following all the safety rules!
Sharon is Rosie’s favorite human. Her heart for humans is evident in her teaching. oh, and Sharon’s too!
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The ELS Four-Legged Team
Bailey is the best! She is a teenage Mustang we adopted and offered a job. Although small in stature, she is big in heart.
George is a colorful, friendly Belgium/Paint cross. His easy-going disposition makes him ideal for confidence-building activities.
Ari is an amazing, retired, off-the-track-Thoroughbred mare. She is a self-confident, patient, and experienced lesson horse.
CeeJae is a Quarter Horse, retired from the show-ring with a lot of talent to share.
Izzy is a gray Percheron with a background in therapeutic riding. She is great for everyone!
Gracie is our amazing Tennessee Walker. She is the best confidence builder for all students.
Frankie is a handsome, palomino Missouri Fox Trotter. He is ideal for getting beginners independent off-line.
Kit is a sensible Mustang/QH. He was a beach/trail horse and has lots of human experience.
Max is a Percheron/QH with lots to teach. He is sensitive and sweet and loves his carrots.
Ollie is an adorable Norwegian Fjord. He is a fun lunge-line horse and a ham for photos.
Sansa is a beautiful Arab/QH. She is a great confidence builder for kids and small adults.
Silvie is a Silver Grulla, Kiger Mustang. She is a favorite of the kids for her smooth trot.
Buzz is a retired ranch Quarter Horse. He is patient and kind with kids and adults.
Zee is a fun, sometimes silly Quarter Horse. He has experience in many styles of riding.
Bodie is an adorable Haflinger. He’s strong, smooth, and ideal for lunging kids and adults.
Leo is a silly, fun Clydesdale/Warmblood. He has training in dressage and is just fun to ride!
Angel is not only a sweet, colorful American Paint Horse, she absolutely loves her teaching job.
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