Julie Blackburn
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Introduction
We offer riding lessons for adults and children in Mendon, Mass. We have well-schooled horses and ponies for riders of all ages and abilities, or bring your own horse.
We specialize in dressage, eventing, balance seat and equitation. Our licensed instructor has over 28 years of teaching experience with competitive, recreational and therapeutic lessons.
Overview
Hired 4 times
1 employee
30 years in business
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Reviews
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Rebecca B.
Nov 4, 2013
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Private Horseback Riding Lessons
Tracy R.
Jul 11, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Horseback Riding Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Kara H.
Mar 16, 2013
Julie is a fantastic instructor who takes the time to teach you right. She never pushes you beyond your current ability (unless you are capable and just need some encouragement!) and has infinite patience for you and your horse. She is great with children and makes lessons fun for both children and adults. Whether it is a group lesson or a private lesson she is able to give you the best instruction regardless of how many people are in the ring. Lessons are never boring and she takes the time to show you how to do unmounted activities to care for horses. If you want to learn how to ride right and have fun at the same time Julie is for you! Whether you want to show or just have fun you can't go wrong at Providence Riding Academy!!!
Karen N.
Mar 16, 2013
There are many skills & attributes I look for in a riding instructor: good communication skills, patience, a sense of humor, knowledge & personal experience in a variety of disciplines, a willingness to listen and someone who "gets" both horses AND humans. Julie's the total package. She is thoroughly professional but has a great sense of fun. She can be the ultimate dressage instructor, but help you with obstacles/versatility skills or jumping as well. She works on helping you know your horse and yourself then applying that knowledge to whatever the riding challenge is.
I really like that she schools her horses regularly herself. She puts time in with her students and her horses -- and she's always looking to continue to learn. I admire an instructor (in anything!) who has a passion for learning & understands that they don't know it all. Plus, although Julie makes you work, she encourages you to participate in fun things as well ( including Gymkhanas for kids & adults, the versatility challenges I mentioned & non-mounted get-togethers as well).
I'd encourage anyone to work with Julie in a heartbeat!
Carolyn S.
Jan 3, 2012
I have known Julie for about 5 years at least. She is very professional and does a great job starting both horses and new riders young and old! I am also a trainer and we both were working in the same barn, her doing Dressage and Eventing and me Hunter Jumper and often would teach for each other. Both our clients enjoyed the time learning new things as did the horses. I now run a horse rescue in addition to sales and teaching in MI where I met Julie originally, Sandstonefarm.info
Carolyn