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
Cavalier Farm +
Monroe, CT
Cheryl LeMoine Send Email
(203) 268-6687
Fairfield County Hunt Club
Westport, CT
Jenny Martin Rudaz Send Email
(203) 321-0150
Folly Farm Show Stables*+
Simsbury, CT
Amy Kriwitsky Send Email
(860) 944-9175
One Above Farm +
Newtown, CT
Andrea Zaleski Send Email
(203) 249-1098
Well-A-Way Farm
Simsbury, CT
Michele Goodrich Send Email
(860) 709-2068

Zone 2 (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)

 Recognized Riding Academy Contact Name Contact Information
Hillcrest Stables*+
Chittenango, NY
Kourtney Wilson Send Email
(315) 663-5255
Hunters Ridge*+
Ransomville, NY
Lindsay Lindke Send Email
(716) 622-7303
L&B Farms +
Hershey, PA
Lisa Capp Send Email
(717) 917-0887
Stony Hill Stables
Amagansett, NY
Britt Larson Send Email
(631) 267-3203

Sweet Release Equestrian Center*+
Bergen, NY

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
(310) 339-9296
Chatham Hall Stables*+
Chatham, VA
Ally Doyon Send Email
(434) 432-5500
EvrMoore Equine
Crouse, NC
Evie Moore Send Email
(231) 519-6723
Fountain Greene Farm
Wake, VA
Emily Johnston Send Email
(804) 694-7721
Full Moon Farm +
Finksburg, MD
Christine Hryzak Send Email
(410) 795-8371
Grovespring Farm*
Culpeper, VA
Susan Deal Send Email
(540) 727-0271
Haverhill Farm*+
Ashland, VA
Jessica Boppe Send Email
(804) 3061039
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
Palisades Episcopal School +
Charlotte, NC
Emily Frye Send Email
(276) 206-0425
Stonehouse Stables
Toano, VA
Tara Best Send Email
(757) 566-0666

Zone 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina)

 Recognized Riding Academy Contact Name Contact Information
Boca Riding Club*+
Delray Beach, FL
Elizabeth Constantin Send Email
(561) 305-2855
Cavallo Farms*+
Monticello, FL
Amy Center Send Email
(850) 545-4894
Cornerstone Farm South*+
Naples, FL
Leslie Terry Send Email
(239) 595-7618
Four Gs Equestrian +
Delray Beach, FL
Allison Mora Send Email
(954) 646-3774
Jaid Stables +
Canton, GA
Jamie Bice Send Email
(770) 842-8927
Miami International Riding Club
Miami, FL
Celia Bunge Send Email
(305) 775-9155

Rose Clover Farm
Adams, TN

Melissa Flatt Send Email
(615) 696-7675
Sonny Brooke Stables*
Knoxville, TN
Krystle Bridges Send Email
(865) 281-3099
The Stables at Frederica +
St. Simons Island, GA
Allie Zorn Send Email
(912) 434-4760

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
Jump 4 It
Lake Villa, IL
Betsy Anderson Send Email
(847) 485-0040
On Course Riding Academy*+
Grayslake, IL
Valerie Buesching Send Email
(847) 826-6005
Palatine Stables +
Palatine, IL
Anna Van Gilder Send Email
(847) 359-0009

Stonehaven Farms Equestrian*+
Temperance, MI

Donna Rothman

Send Email
(419) 460-5724

White Oak Farm +
Lowell, MI
Chelsea Vickery Send Email
(616) 648-8451

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) 677-1412
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
Christy Buchanan Send Email
(405) 513-4488
Hill Country Riding Academy*+
New Braunfels, TX
Stephanie Cook Send Email
(210) 781-1812
Sunny Fox Farms*+
San Marcos, TX
Katherine Deichmann Send Email
(512) 922-0120
Victory Stables*+
Martindale, TX
Cordae Valenzuela Send Email
(512) 667-3446
Whitehedge Farm*
Aubrey, TX
Anne Hedge Send Email
(940) 594-9275

Zone 9 (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming)

 Recognized Riding Academy Contact Name Contact Information
JumpStart Training
Issaquah, WA
Kiri Farler-Smith Send Email
(425) 210-1838

Zone 10 (California, Nevada)

 Recognized Riding Academy Contact Name Contact Information
BTH Equestrians*+
Sloughhouse, CA
Brittany Massey Send Email
(916) 844-9714
Elvenstar Riding Academy*+
Moorpark, CA
Kay Altheuser Send Email
(805) 587-5519
Five Star Equestrian +
Pleasanton, CA
Leah Feliz Send Email
(650) 823-1210

Franktown Meadows Riding Academy
Washoe Valley, NV

Lynne MacLean

Send Email
(775) 849-1600

Ighani Sporthorses
Fairfax, CA
Susan Ighani Send Email
(302) 740-3429
Liberty Riding Academy +
Modesto, CA
Lori Clark Send Email
(209) 608-2255
Menlo Circus Club*
Atherton, CA
Kelly Glover Send Email
(650) 477-0107
Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center + 
Oakland, CA
Judi Martin Send Email
(510) 336-0850
Traditional Equitation School
Burbank, CA
Andrea Call Send Email
(818) 569-3666

Zone 11 (Hawaii)

 Recognized Riding Academy Contact Name Contact Information
Amy Quinlan Equestrian
Waialua, HI
Amy Quinlan Send Email
(808) 391-0886 
* Indicates a USHJA Credentialed Instructor or Certified Trainer is onsite
+ Indicates the facility has an IEA or IHSA team

*Indicates a USHJA Credentialed Instructor or Certified Trainer is onsite
+ Indicates the facility has an IEA or IHSA team