We’re Closed Thursday 11/26 Only! Growing up with horses, Norman Thelwell inspired me to try everything he cartooned. Check out this amazing cartoonist and his history. You will get just a small glimpse into my background in riding. I ask again, “How the heck am I still alive!” Ok, they were really our chickens I…
Greetings Students and Parents, Winter is fast approaching and we are relieved to report that we have had zero illnesses or sickness in the ELS Staff or assistants. The few students who have reported a sniffle, sneezing, fever, or other suspicious respiratory illness, have quarantined and tested negative so far. In response to an unfortunately…
Greetings ELS Students and Parents, Here is some information to help you prepare for the uncertain Covid-19 fall/winter. Progress vs. Fun & Safe Riding Lessons During Phase 2: Thanks to all our clients who are enduring this Covid-19 Pandemic with us. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we follow ever-changing guidelines that limit our…
Staying warm while horseback riding in winter is challenging: Our clothes get damp when we sweat and, we have periods of reduced exertion when we walk around on horses, then we get cold. As a longtime horseback rider, I’ve learned a few tricks over four decades of riding outdoors in frigid temperatures. Follow these tips…
The air quality is nearing normal and safe to breathe and resume lessons and activities at the barn! Please do your best to help us by scheduling one makeup lesson by the end of September. This helps staff and horses through an already difficult year. Thanks to all of those who already scheduled! For weather…
9/18 Friday Eve & 9/19 Saturday Lessons On It seems that the weather is finally cooperating and clearing out our smokey area with much-needed rain and a shift of the wind. Understandably, this has been hard for everyone. Thanks for your continued patience for the next couple of weeks as the ELS horses and humans…