Northridge Equestrian

Northridge Equestrian Offering lessons, camps, and full care boarding. Please txt, email or call to set up an apt to tour. No walk in lessons available.
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All must be set up a week or more in advance. Limited lesson spaces available currently.

570-620-8455

08/05/2024

Make Them Carry Their Saddle

A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.

After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.

Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.

So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.

Hannah Campbell Zapletal

Happy Holidays to all. We are blessed to have such a wonderful barn family❤️
12/24/2023

Happy Holidays to all. We are blessed to have such a wonderful barn family❤️

Reminder also that our logo wear store is currently open but will close in a few days, make sure to place your orders so...
12/05/2023

Reminder also that our logo wear store is currently open but will close in a few days, make sure to place your orders soon!

Reminder to check with Bria for photo availability with M.O. Photography and the horses. We are in love with all of the ...
12/05/2023

Reminder to check with Bria for photo availability with M.O. Photography and the horses. We are in love with all of the fall and winter portraits 💕

Way to go Lauren! 🐴💕
09/07/2023

Way to go Lauren! 🐴💕

USDF is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pins. This program recognizes the accomplishments of youth dressage riders in not only dressage, but also in academics, volunteerism, and equestrian education.

This year’s recipients are:

First Year Recipients: Kirsty Alexander (WA), Addy Batcheller (AR), Claudia Foushee (NC), Darian Kauk (NE), Walker Lefkowitz (NV), Isabelle Montes (KY), Adalynn Nelson (IA), Teagan Niles (VA), Finley Peterson (VT), Natalie Porto (NY), Britney Richwine (IN), Emma Szachnieski (MO), Carlee Jean Turner (OR)

Second Year Recipients: Lauren Anderson (PA), Harper Kane (NC), Hayden Kane (NC), Margaret Raffo (NY)

Sixth Year Recipient: Gabriella Escobar (VA)

Learn more about this program, & the recipients, here: https://usdf.org/press/news/view-news.asp?news=1044

08/29/2023

Hi all,
Just a reminder that we begin normal fall schedule next week Tuesday-Friday. The Monday lessons will not begin until the 11th as we are closed Monday for Labor Day.
If you are a current lesson student please make sure you contact us before September 2 to talk about fall schedule. If we have not heard from riders by September 2 they will be bumped to our waitlist.
If you are on the waitlist you are welcome to check back in to see if a slot we have may be appropriate for your rider. Please remember spots are limited at this time.
We look forward to a fun fall session!

Feel free to txt to check in on spaces
-Bria cell 570-620-8455

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474 Jonas Road
Effort, PA
18330

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