Ruth and Toni teach at Pine Hill Tuesday through Sunday. We offer private or
group lessons from Beginner through the Preliminary level of Eventing and
Dressage through second level. Introductory lessons focus on the basics
and lead to either jumping or dressage.
About our instructors:
Ruth Cooper Sawin -
Certifications: USEA Certified Instructor level II, British Horse Society Assistant Instructor
(BHSAI) Bachelor of Science –Equestrian Studies/Business
administration Averett College. North American Riding for the
Handicapped Association (NARHA)
Advanced Instructor
Experience: Teaching continuously since 1980 - Hunt Seat, Balance Seat, Dressage, and Combined Training. Thirteen years managing a large lesson facility
and camp.
Teaching disabled riders at S.I.R.E. , a local therapeutic riding center, since
1995. Teaching able-bodied riders at Pine Hill since
1995.
Riding/Competitive Experience: IHSA through Advanced, Combined Training through
Preliminary horse trial and three day event (CCN* Essex, Radnor &
North Georgia), USDF Bronze Medal Dressage - shown through Third Level and Musical Freestyle. Currently
Training to Fourth Level.
Teaching Emphasis:
Good Basics-beginning with balance seat. Safety and enjoyment of the
horse.
Teaching Style: Encouraging,
confidence building—quiet and low-key.
Toni Stevens -
Certifications: * CHA ( Assoc. for horsemanship Safety and Education) certified instructor English & Western
* NAHRA certified instructor
Experience: * Co director/ instructor for summer horse camps in Vermont and Texas for
11 years
* Private lessons 25 years
* 4H horse club leader - 10 years
* former U.S. Pony Club member
* combined training / competitive trail riding / veterinary assistant experience
* emphasis on safety, building confidence and enjoying the sport while learning new skills
For more information or to make reservations lessons contact us at
pinehilltexas@sbcglobal.net
or call us at 979 865 5591.
Rates for Pine Hill Lessons
:
Lesson Fees On Your
Horse On Pine Hill Horse
One hour
Private $50
$55
One hour Semi-Private $40
$45 (max 3 riders)
One and ½
Hour $40
$50
Cross-country school
(up to 5 riders)
Pony Club
mounted meeting Special Rate $35
$45
Coaching at Pine Hill Shows $35
(limited :only if instructor
is available)
Coaching at Away from
home shows per day
$45
Cross Country schools
away from
home
$45
To make the most of your lesson time: PLEASE arrive ahead of time
(at least 15 minutes) to help groom and tack your horse. Your instructor
may have another class immediately after yours so they will need to
finish on time even if you start your ride late!!!!
Pine Hill Work Credits may be used for up to 50 % of lesson fees.
Additional Rates for Use of Pine Hill Horses:
Use of Pine Hill horse for shows at Pine Hill
Hunter/Jumper Show or Schooling Horse Trial
$20 per day
Use of Pine Hill horse for USEA show or show off
grounds
$40 per day
Use of Pine Hill horse for Pony club rating, rally, or camp on grounds $10 per hour (one lesson)
$25 for day ( up to 3 hours)
Use of Work Credits from Pine Hill shows may be used for
payment of up to 100% of any of these show or horse fees. The original
hard copy of these credits must be presented at the time of payment.
NOTE: When using a Pine Hill horse for a show, rally or rating the
rider is expected to groom, bathe, clip and braid the horse as
necessary for the show. The rider is also required to clean tack and
help to provide a clean saddle pad (either by washing one of Pine Hill’s
pads or providing your own). If the horse is kept up in a paddock the
rider should help to clean the paddock after the horse is finished for
the day and turn the horse out in the appropriate place. If you are not
sure how to do any of the above please speak to Toni or Ruth before the
show they will be happy to teach you.