| For several weeks throughout the summer, High Knoll
Equestrian Center offers Pony Camp to students and the general public. Children ages 6-15
will enjoy spending time with fellow horse lovers while learning skills in horsemanship.
Students participate in daily riding lessons, daily unmounted lessons, arts and crafts,
games, demonstrations, and activities. Our pony camp is taught by experienced instructors
with your child’s safety being our top priority. Assisting the camps instructor,
our Junior Counselors are working students and experienced students in our program looking
to further their education. |
Our new 70x144 ft indoor riding arena is just
steps away from the stables and features maintained, dust free footing, and bright
lighting day and night. The arena has been staying warm from the days sun this winter so
our riders are enjoying year round, comfortable riding. We are also happy with our quiet
composite (shingled) roof.
Indoor Arena is available for truck ins by appointment, please
contact us for more information! |
High Knoll Equestrian Center is happy to be
offering ongoing clinics with the instructing talent of Jackie Smith from Lyman ME. Jackie
is an instructor and trainer with 25 years of experience including achievements such as
bronze, silver, and gold medals from the United States Dressage Federation, competing at
the highest level of the sport, Grand Prix, and numerous NEDA and all breeds awards.
Jackie enjoys working with riders and horses of all levels, but particularly likes helping
committed riders who want to develop their dressage skills.
Jackie works primarily out of Maine, spending some winter months in
Florida. Her training influences span fifteen years of work with Sue Jaccoma, and include
other trainers such as Pam Goodrich, Michael Poulin, Sue Downer, and Ann Gribbons.
Additionally, she borrows teachings from John Lyons, Ray Hunt, and Buck Branamen, using
groundwork techniques to lay a foundation of respect and communication that ultimately
carries over to work under saddle. In the saddle, she emphasizes the value of a correct,
balanced position that enables the rider to give clear, precise aids. The most important
tool, in her opinion, is praise- rewarding our equine partners with good timing and
intent.
Jackie's strong work ethic, good instincts, zeal for learning, and
unwavering passion for bringing out the best in horses has made her the talented trainer
she is today and an instructor dedicated to helping her students reach their own dreams. |
