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Stride by Stride Horsemanship
One Stride At A Time
There's more to horses than riding. At Stride by Stride Horsemanship in Penfield NY [ you'll learn how to work with your horse from the ground to the saddle. From beginners [ages 6+] to advanced riders and everyone in between, we’ll help you understand how to effectively communicate and work with your horse while building and fostering a relationship that allows you to reach your goals from the trails to the show ring.
From horse riding lessons to clinics we're here to help you on your equestrian journey in Rochester NY and the surrounding areas.
For the Horses
From Gates-Chili to Pittsford Mendon and all the areas in between we provide weekly on-site lessons and additional opportunities to grow in your riding. There isn’t a day that horses don’t cross our minds at Stride By Stride Horsemanship. Our goals are to be better than yesterday and to help you and your horse achieve success through a positive and compassionate relationship. Now offering full care boarding in Penfield NY! ​
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From Horse Crazy Kid to Horsewoman ​​
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The journey began when I started taking hunter/jumper lessons at age 11. From there, I quickly became a barn kid- doing evening chores and riding whenever the chance presented itself. In 1999, I stumbled across a Palomino filly that would change my life. Butter Ball was an unbroke yearling when I laid eyes on her. I was barely a teenager, but I had a feeling there was something special about her. We were both green, but I knew after spending countless hours with her grooming, doing groundwork, bathing, watching and just being in her presence that we would be able to take care of one another. I learned about her quirks and she learned mine. We became a team before my butt ever touched her back. Butter Ball and I are still a team to this day. Every day she is teaching me something new. One look at her and know exactly how she is feeling. With us being in sync- stride by stride-we’re able to take on all of the literal and figurative obstacles we may face. I want to work with others in not only riding their own horses, but helping them build a long-lasting compassionate relationship with their horse, like I have with Butter Ball. Accomplishments *25+ years of equine experience *TOP TEN, 7th Place in the Virtual Versatile Horse & Rider Competition Massachusetts Equine Affaire 2020 *17th Place in the West Coast Ranch Horse Virtual Ranch Trail Challenge against 30+ riders from all over the world *High Point assorted discipline division championships in local series *Associates in Applied Science for Equine Science and Management (Western) *IHSA Western Team riding under Bonnie Miller and Lewis "Spike" Holmes. Regional qualifier in 2007 *Interned at Winding River Quarter Horses with the Pearsall family. Worked directly with AQHA trainer Jodi Follett 2008 *Bachelors in Technology Equine Business Management-2009 ….and have helped teach Horsemanship to countless new and experienced riders in Rochester NY and the surrounding areas since!
