Private horseback riding lessons in Northern Virginia
Lessons for adults and children

Horseback riding lessons in Northern VA for Adults

Enjoy building your skills, confidence and harmony with your horse in your discipline. I bring over 33 years of coaching, riding, training and competition experience.

In private riding lessons we focus on addressing your goals. My approach uses positive, personal attention to improve riding and horsemanship. 

Lessons focus mainly on working with your horse both under saddle. However we may also include groundwork, to help you and your horse partner improve communication, help your horse respond to your aids, and promote ease of handling and calm connection. 

Other services include horse training, including my one-on-one work with your horse to improve condition and balance, learn aids, and gain confidence in connection with handling and trailering.

• Dressage
• Working Equitation
• Trail Riding
• Pleasure Riding
• Jumping
• Eventing

• Instruction for all levels
• Improving confidence for horse and rider
• Horse training and exercise
• Coaching at shows
• Clinic instruction

Contact

Melissa Smith:
SmartAlexEquestrian@gmail.com