Amy Allen Horsemanship
I specialize in building rider confidence. Lessons are given in a patient, calm and quiet manner and we have fun. We go at your pace and no question is considered a dumb question. I also work with those who have been traumatized or have fear issues. If you have had a bad experience with a horse, and would like to try again, I can work with you to help you overcome your fears.
Beginner to advanced, those who have never ridden, those who want to brush up on basics, fix problems, build confidence, develop a better seat and hands and learn how to communicate with and understand her/his horse.
Private lessons available in Horsemanship, which is the foundation of all riding, classical dressage, english, western, equitation and trail riding.
Lessons at Allen Acres
New students, pre paid package of four lessons, $180.00 ($45 each) for lessons at Allen Acres. Non-refundable. This package includes the use of a horse and four one hour private lessons.
Semi private (2 students) lesson package, pre paid package of four lessons $240.00 ($60 each lesson) at Allen Acres. Non-refundable. This package includes the use of horses and four one hour lessons.
Some of the topics covered are grooming, horse handling safety, proper tacking and untacking, equipment, horse language, balance, equitation, etc . Ground work exercises are taught during the beginning of the lesson, to get you and the horse connected to build trust and for a better riding experience.
All offsite lessons are a minimum of two hours, $80.00, and may include an additional travel fee depending on location. If you are boarding, please make sure it is ok with your facility owner(s) to have a trainer come and instruct, if not you will need to haul to Allen Acres. I am insured with Equisure. If the barn charges an additionl fee (haul in fee), you are responsible for that fee.
24hr notice for lesson cancellations please. Your no show or last minute cancellation not only wastes my valuable time, but it also effects other clients.
All horses that come on the farm must be up to date on shots and worming, unless you are working with your vet and doing titers and fecal counts.
If you have a green horse and you are a green rider, but want to learn with your horse, thats wonderful, but please do not expect your horses progress to be as fast as if you sent the horse to me for training. For example, a horse sent to me for training gets worked 5 times a week. If you take a lesson with your horse and then go home and don't do anything for a week, you forget and the horse forgets, thus less progress is made. You need to be fair to your horse and yourself.
Amy helped me learn to trust my horse, and earn his trust. She thinks about the rider and the horse while most trainers focus on one or the other. She knows how to teach, figures out your style and helps you to build confidence. She is friendly and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough good things about her!
Catherine Adams, Santa Clara, CA
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Lesson Horses
Registered name: Vali TJ
DOB: 1997
16.2 hands high
Dk. Bay registered off the track thoroughbred
I've worked with TJ since he was a four year old, owned him since
he was five. He has come a long way over the years and has taught me a great deal. He is used for advanced students.
Bob
DOB: 2001 (estimated by horse dentist)
Sorrel with flaxen mane and tail
15 hands high
QH or QH cross.
Bob was a "rescue" from a pasture where he could not be caught. The too tight halter was left on him, thus the scar on his nose. Bob has a very quiet temprament and loves attention (and food). He is used for beginner lessons, trail riding and is a confidence builder. He has very smooth gaits. Students fall in love with Bob and anyone can ride him.
Name: Raven
DOB: 1993
Breed: QH
15.2 hands high
Dark Bay
Raven is a nice big mare and very smooth with a smooth canter. She can be quick and has a large forward stride, so she is used for advanced beginners who have established good balance.
Registered name: Alexander Dawson
Barn name: Alex DOB: 1995
14.2 hands high
Breed: Registered morgan
Liver chestnut
Alex is a well trained little morgan who often likes to show his big attitude, other times he just wants all the love and attention you are willing to give him. He has really smooth gaits and my awesome chiropractor, Dr. Dale Pierson, fixed his old SI joint injury. Alex is used for select lessons, those who have a good start with feel, balance and confidence.
Here is a video of my husband, Kevin, doing some round pen work with Illiad.
Barn name: Iliad or Ily
DOB: 1996 (estimated by horse dentist)
Breed: Belgian
17.2 hands high
Chestnut roan w/ Flaxen mane and tail
Iliad is my husbands horse. Since he is a part of the family I had to included him. He is not used for lessons. He originally came from a Yakima feed lot.
728 W. Hurley Waldrip Rd.
Shelton, WA. 98584
Cell: 360.480.5327
Email: amysgame@hotmail.com
