Recognized Riding Academy Listing
The USHJA presents the Recognized Riding Academy Listing. This list includes the names and contact information for academies that fulfill the minimum requirements established by the USHJA and promote a safe, beginner-rider introduction for individuals seeking entry into the Hunter/Jumper disciplines. These academies agree to demonstrate the value of equine education, promote safety of horse and rider, and offer Hunter/Jumper riding lessons taught by qualified instructors.
* Indicates a USHJA Credentialed Instructor or Certified Trainer is onsite
+ Indicates the facility has an IEA or IHSA team
Zone 1 (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Valley Show Stables + Avon, CT |
Emer Coyne | Send Email (860) 677-5260 |
| Cavalier Farm Southbury, CT |
Cheryl Le Moine | Send Email (203) 268-6676 |
| Fairfield County Hunt Club Westport, CT |
Brenda Tanabaum | Send Email (203) 227-8445 |
| VanderZicht Stables + Uxbridge, MA |
Lauren Vanderzicht | Send Email (203) 506-0162 |
| Well-A-Way Riding Academy Simsbury, CT |
Michele Goodrich | Send Email (860) 709-2068 |
Zone 2 (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Affinity Farm Skaneateles, NY |
Kimberly Allan | Send Email |
| Briarwood Farms + Ringoes, NJ |
Katie Benson |
Send Email |
| CNY EQ + Cato, NY |
Nicolle Madonna Cerio |
Send Email |
|
Furlyn Farm and Stables |
Denise Furtkevic |
Send Email |
| Hunters Ridge + Lockport, NY |
Lindsay Lindke | Send Email (716) 622-7303 |
| L&B Farms + Hershey, PA |
Lisa Capp | Send Email (717) 917-0887 |
|
Sweet Release Equestrian Center*+ |
Jolene Hasseler | Send Email (585) 506-2794 |
Zone 3 (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Equestrian + The Plains, VA |
Darrin Mollett | Send Email (540) 253-5021 |
| EvrMoore Equine Crouse, NC |
Evie Moore | Send Email (231) 519-6723 |
| Grovespring Farm* Culpeper, VA |
Susan Deal | Send Email (540) 727-0271 |
| Haverhill Farm*+ Ashland, VA |
Jessica Boppe | Send Email (804) 603-1049 |
| Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College Bristol, VA |
Lisa Moosmueller-Terry | Send Email (276) 669-8398 |
| Leg Up Stables Axton, VA |
Nina Riggins | Send Email (434) 334-7866 |
| Liberty University Equestrian Center Rustburg, VA |
Suzanne Flaig | Send Email (434) 592-5356 |
| MK Sporthorses + Broad Run , VA |
Michelle Motyl | Send Email (925) 895-2913 |
| Palidsades Episcopal School Charlotte, NC |
Emily Frye | Send Email (270) 206-0425 |
| Stonehouse Stables + Toano, VA |
Tara Best |
Send Email |
Zone 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hill Farm + Delray Beach, FL |
Tricia Carron | Send Email (954) 650-8945 |
|
Cavallo Farms*+ |
Amy Center |
Send Email |
|
Cornerstone Farm South |
Leslie Terry |
Send Email |
| Driftwood Stable, LLC + Hilton Head, SC |
Sondra Makowski | Send Email (843) 802-0126 |
| Four Gs Equestrian + Delray Beach, FL |
Allison George Mora | Send Email (954) 646-3774 |
| Jaid Stables Canton, GA |
Jamie Bice | Send Email (770) 843-8927 |
| Miami International Riding Club + Miami, FL |
Celia Bunge | Send Email (305) 775-9155 |
| MSF Sporthorses Madison, GA |
Deborah Gannon | Send Email (404) 775-2101 |
| Phoebe Lawson Stables Milton, GA |
Phoebe Lawson | Send Email (770) 664-9794 |
| Providence Equestrian Center Bonita Springs, FL |
Heather Cassese | Send Email (914) 677-8606 |
|
Rose Clover Farm |
Tara Neufeld | Send Email (615) 696-7675 |
| The Stables at Frederica + St. Simons Island, GA |
Allie Zorn | Send Email (912) 577-8725 |
| Topsail Equestrian + Ravenal, SC |
Sara Turriago | Send Email (914) 602-2693 |
Zone 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ridge Farms*+ Sparta, MI |
Rebecca Bradley |
Send Email (616) 887-1419 |
| Hathaway Hill Lebanon, OH |
Eric Votel | Send Email (513) 932-7332 |
| Little Hunter Farm* Mundelein, IL |
Rebecca Morris | Send Email (847) 302-1806 |
| On Course Riding Academy*+ Wauconda, IL |
Valerie Buesching | Send Email (847) 826-6005 |
| Palatine Stables Palatine, IL |
Toni Bruns | Send Email (847) 359-4801 |
|
Stonehaven Farms Equestrian*+ |
Samantha Rothman |
Zone 6 (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Farm + Richfield, WI |
Margie Paur | Send Email (262) 677-1414 |
| Northstar Equestrian Green Bay, WI |
Bethany Parins | Send Email (920) 360-4862 |
| Phoenix Equestrian Center Bellevue, NE |
Janine Weatherby | Send Email (402) 510-4402 |
| Turn Crest Stable Kasson, MN |
Vicki Holst | Send Email (507) 634-4474 |
Zone 7 (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Baskin Farm*+ Wildwood, MO |
Susan Baginski | Send Email (636) 458-5053 |
| Bel Canto Farms Wimberley, TX |
Suzanne Warmack | Send Email (512) 797-1178 |
| Cadence Riding Academy* Edmond, OK |
Rebecca Buchanan | Send Email (405) 348-7469 |
| Equest Farm New Orleans, LA |
Leslie Kramer | Send Email (504) 438-9398 |
| Hill Country Riding Academy*+ New Braunfels, TC |
Stephanie Cook | Send Email (210) 781-1812 |
| Southern Breeze Equestrian Center + Fresno, TX |
Cathy Strobel | Send Email (281) 431-4868 |
| Switch Willo Stables + Austin, TX |
Michelle Simmons | Send Email (512) 636-6199 |
| Victory Stables + Martindale, TX |
Cordae Valenzuela | Send Email (512) 664-3446 |
| Windy Fox Farm*+ August, KS |
Kendall Pray | Send Email (217) 836-1972 |
Zone 8 (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
|
Aurum Equestrian + |
Nicola Genaud |
Send Email |
Zone 9 (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Burkwood Farms + Blaine, WA |
Paige Wagter | Send Email (217) 725-5835 |
| French Hill Farm*+ Aurora, OR |
Leighanne Brocki | Send Email (503) 807-7840 |
| Legacy Hunters and Jumpers Woodinville, WA |
Elizabeth Kerron | Send Email (425) 869-1527 |
| Parkwood Riding School Idaho Falls, ID |
Sally Parks | Send Email (208) 520-1850 |
| Quiet Rein Riding School*+ Oregon City, OR |
Jill McGrady | Send Email (503) 544-7999 |
Zone 10 (California, Nevada)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Equestrian, Inc + San Juan Capistrano, CA |
Ruthanna Bridges | Send Email (949) 413-0591 |
| Elvenstar Riding Academy* Moorpark, CA |
Kay Altheuser | Send Email (805) 529-2800 |
| Far West Farms* Calabasas, CA |
Nick Karazissis | Send Email (818) 591-2180 |
| First Field Farm* Long Beach, CA |
Carolyn Biava | Send Email (562) 924-2217 |
| Five Star Equestrian Pleasanton, CA |
Leah Feliz | Send Email (650) 823-1210 |
|
Franktown Meadows Riding Academy |
Lynn MacLean |
Send Email |
|
Hunter's Edge* |
Denise Finch | Send Email (702-456-9379 |
| Ighani Sporthorses* Fairfax, CA |
Daniel Ighani | Send Email (302) 740-3429 |
| Kalember Equine + Sebastopol, CA |
Melissa Kalember | Send Email (707) 363-1258 |
| Liberty Riding Academy + Modesto, CA |
Lori Clark | Send Email (209) 608-2255 |
| Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center Oakland, CA |
Judi Martin | Send Email (510) 388-9528 |
Zone 11 (Hawaii)
| Recognized Riding Academy | Contact Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Haven Honolulu, HI |
Michelle Mizutani | Send Email (808) 224-9586 |
*Indicates a USHJA Credentialed Instructor or Certified Trainer is onsite
+ Indicates the facility has an IEA or IHSA team
