Apex Riding Academy

01/28/2025

**Lesson Horse Spotlight: Honey**

Meet Honey, one of the most beloved horses at Apex Riding Academy. As a cornerstone of our beginner lesson program, Honey has introduced countless riders to the fundamentals of horseback riding, helping them develop confidence and skill from their very first lesson.

What makes Honey truly special is her remarkable ability to guide riders beyond the basics and into the excitement of the show ring. Over the years, she has been the first show partner for many riders, leading them to success at both local and national levels. Her calm demeanor, steady movement, and patient nature make her the perfect introduction to the competitive world, with numerous national championship titles to her name.

Whether you're just starting your riding journey or looking to take your first steps into competition, Honey is the trusted partner you can count on. We're proud to have such an accomplished and dependable horse as part of our program.

Join us at Apex Riding Academy and see firsthand how Honey continues to shape future champions.

01/26/2025

**Inspiration in Every Ride**

Every champion starts somewhere. At Apex Riding Academy, we've had the privilege of guiding young riders from their very first lesson to standing proudly as Regional and National champions. Their journey is a testament to dedication, hard work, and the unwavering support of our community.

Success in the saddle doesn’t happen overnight—it’s built through patience, perseverance, and a passion for the sport. Whether you're just beginning or dreaming of the championship arena, every ride brings you closer to your goals.

Be inspired. Stay determined. The journey is yours to create.

01/24/2025

It's that time of year again! The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is right around the corner, and we would love for our Apex students to come out and support our performance team. This event is a fantastic opportunity to experience the excitement of world-class competition, explore unique shopping opportunities, and take in everything this incredible show has to offer.

Stop by the Apex office to pick up complimentary passes, and remember—kids under 12 get in free. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/24/2025

**WALK. TROT. CANTER.**

Every ride is a step forward—whether you're mastering the basics or refining your skills in the show ring. From your first walk to a confident canter, the journey is all about progress, patience, and passion.

At Apex Riding Academy, we’re here to guide you through every stride, helping you build confidence, technique, and a lifelong love for riding.

01/20/2025

🔹 Empowered 🔹
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of partnership between horse and rider—the trust, the connection, and the confidence that comes with every stride. Riding isn’t just about technique; it’s about discovering your strength, pushing boundaries, and embracing the journey with unwavering determination.

At Apex Riding Academy, we believe every ride is an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to feel truly empowered in and out of the saddle.

01/17/2025

Scottsdale is just around the corner.

🎥 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗗, 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦 & 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 🎥

Thanks to 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘀 all live streaming, replay access and video downloads for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 will be 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘!

🚨𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗧 SCOTTSDALESHOW.COM🚨

💡 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀:
• 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 provide credit card or billing information.
• 𝗡𝗢 third-party websites will host our live feed, replays, or downloads.
• AHAA/Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show does 𝗡𝗢𝗧 send friend requests or event invitations.
• Any account or website asking for payments is a 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠!

👉 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦:
• Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show - Arabian Horse Association of Arizona
• AHAA Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Forum

🔗 Visit ScottsdaleShow.com to watch the magic unfold February 13-23, 2025
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12/02/2024

Attention Apex Students!

As we head into the holiday season, here are some important updates and dates to keep in mind (full details are listed in the photo attached):

🎄 Holiday Break: We’ll be taking a short break from December 23rd - 26th to give our incredible lesson horses and staff a well-deserved rest.

📅 December Billing Note:

If your lessons fall on Monday or Tuesday, no make-up is necessary, as these were not billed in December (5th week).

For lessons on Wednesday or Thursday, please connect with your instructor to schedule a make-up during the holiday break. Extra morning and afternoon slots will be available since many riders are off school!

Additional Opportunities:

Drop-Off Days during the week of December 30th can be arranged—contact us to schedule!

Looking for extra riding time? We’re offering discounts on additional rides during the break. Reach out to the office to learn more.

We appreciate your cooperation and can’t wait to see everyone in the arena soon!

10/17/2024

Get ready for a mix of fun and skill-building at Apex Riding Academy! Whether you're here to sharpen your riding abilities or just enjoy a great time with fellow riders, our upcoming events offer something for everyone.

Check out our calendar and don’t miss out!
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10/03/2024

We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 Academy Team! 🌟 After months of hard work, dedication, and passion, these riders have earned their spots on this year’s team, and we couldn't be more proud of their progress.

This season, they’ll be representing Apex at competitions, showcasing their skills, sportsmanship, and love for riding. We know they'll make us proud both in and out of the show ring!

Please join us in wishing them the best of luck as they begin their 2025 season. We can’t wait to see how each of you shines!

09/04/2024

Ready to Ride? Apex Riding Academy Has Lessons Just for You!

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our expert instructors provide personalized attention to help you succeed. Experience the thrill of riding in our stunning North Scottsdale facility.

Limited fall openings available!

Schedule your introductory lesson today. Book online: www.ApexRidingAcademy.com

09/04/2024

🎉 Exciting News!

Our new and improved Apex Riding Academy website is live! Explore seamless navigation, effortless online booking, and enriched content all in one place. Dive into the world of equestrian excellence and discover all that Apex has to offer. Check it out today and start your riding adventure with us!

www.apexridingacademy.com

09/04/2024

Are you interested in learning all about our Academy Team? It is that time of the season we enroll students for this year's team. The best part you can be at any level to start. Send us an email and we will send you more information! or ask your instructor!

We only have a few spots left!

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06/30/2024

✨ Love this ✨

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:

1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

06/19/2024

As our program grows we strive to hire the best instructors we can find to grow our business to our goals. Apex Riding Academy is excited to announce the recent hire of Olivia Rush

Olivia Rush, a Phoenix native with a deep-rooted love for horses, embarked on her equestrian journey at the tender age of 8 under the guidance of Michelle Mcvey. With over two decades of experience in the saddle, Olivia's passion for equines has only grown stronger. Olivia's unwavering love for horses led her to pursue a degree in Equine Science at William Woods University, solidifying her academic foundation in equine studies. Post-graduation, Olivia's passion for nurturing young riders and fostering equestrian talent propelled her to Society Hill Farm in Falmouth, Maine. For seven rewarding years, she devoted herself to building and expanding a thriving lesson program. Olivia's mentorship and dedication thrived as many of her students went on to achieve commendable recognition, including securing world and national titles in the competitive Morgan industry.

Olivia has returned to familiar grounds, eager to reunite with family and explore new horizons with the accomplished team at Apex Riding Academy here in Cave Creek, Arizona. The team at Apex is ready for her expertise and boundless passion for horses. Olivia's diverse background, vast experience, and genuine love for horses of all breeds promise to enhance the equestrian community and elevate the Apex experience to new heights.

04/09/2024

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03/15/2024

Attention Apex Riders! Freedman's now carries Kid Joe’s of all Sizes. Order yours today in time for your next lesson or tournament.

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02/06/2024

Apex Clients, we ask that everyone slows down when driving in the property. We have also recently installed a STOP sign please make sure you stop, this corner is a blind spot and we have dogs, horses and kids in and arouond the area at all times.

01/22/2024

Exciting news! Meatloaf is finally home, but there are a few rules to follow. Due to his unfortunate past in a dirty environment, we need to quarantine him for two weeks. He will be staying in the back brown barn, specifically in the end stall away from the other horses. If you want to see him, please just take a photo for now. If you do touch him, be sure to wash your hands before interacting with any other horses. We're slowly introducing him to treats so that once he's free to roam, we can spoil him. The vet will be checking him today, and hopefully, he'll be healthy. We'll be providing him with everything he needs, including a halter, blanket, and whatever else he desires. Stay tuned for updates!