Horseback Riding Lessons in Vail Valley
October Farms Equestrians strives to provide safe, affordable and professional lessons and training to riders in Vail Valley and the surrounding areas. Shannon is a firm believer in the motto that riding "is a marathon not a sprint." Her approach is to provide the horse and rider with a strong and solid foundation in their skills. Balance, rhythm and timing are the fundamentals of each lesson or training session
Shannon takes her time to make sure both horse and rider are progressing at a safe and appropriate pace as their training advances. Her professional background as a teacher and counselor allows her to set her riders up for success as well as gives her the skills to teach to various types of learning styles effectively, therefore, bringing out the best in each of her students and their horses