We provide school horses, or you can bring your own. We offer one hour English or Western lessons including Dressage and Equitation. All levels are welcome, as instruction is available for beginners through advanced riders. Large indoor arena provides access to year round instruction.
Instructors
Nancy and Elaina are qualified, experienced instructors with many students achieving success in the show ring in varied disciplines. Safety is their priority for riders and horses. Whether you are interested in showing or trail riding, the lessons are designed to advance your skills according to your goals.
Nancy’s Bio
- Over 30 years of experience
- Over 25 years of competition in class a horse shows
- Many awards in Trail class, Hunter-Jumper, Western Pleasure, Equitation, Side Saddle, Saddle Seat, Native Costume, Halter classes
- Dressage, and Natural Horsemanship have been the main focus for the last 10 years
- Trained multiple horses in the past 25 years from first rides to qualifying for Regional and National Competitions
- Trained or rode in clinics with Ray Hunt, Jack LeGof, Jeromy Beal, Gerhard Politz, Karen Rohlf, Lilo Fore, Cindy Sydnor, Kari McClain, Mike Osinsky, Marc Ray, Barb Apple, Don Jessop, and many more
- Participated in 2 complete series of USDF Instructor/Trainer Workshop Series – Studied for 6 weeks at Parelli Center in Colorado
Elaina’s Bio
Elaina grew up in an equestrian family. From there she gained much experience with rental horses, riding, ranching, training, and rehoming rescues. Immersed in the Arabian world for years with her mother, Valerie Tonto (an amazing and accomplished horsewoman in her own right.)
Elaina embarked on her professional training career at 21. During the years at her El Camino Ranch in Redlands, California, she continued training and competing with clients in multiple disciplines for the Arabian breed. These included Hunt Seat Equitation National Level, Top Ten Championships, Dressage – Training Level to 1st Level. Elaina expanded her knowledge by attending three judging schools and is currently competing in Equine Trail Sports. She is in the process of obtaining her judge’s credentials.
Elaina loves teaching, helping all her students, whether they are just beginning, or have been with her for years, working at higher levels. NanSea Stables is privileged to have Elaina at the barn to provide the highest level of quality instruction and care for students and horses.
Hourly Lessons – $60.00
Extra time available for lesson with prior notice.
Little Ones
For the young ones who want to ride, but are not old enough for a lesson, a 20 minute lead around is provided for $25.
For All Riding Appointments
Call- (360) 593-6541