Lessons: 
There is a great beginners lesson program at the Woodland Stallion Station taught by Susan McCaffrey. 

Advanced lessons including over fences and dressage taught by Susan Garmier.

Susan is a licensed USDF judge and has trained through Intermediate, winning multiple championships at the Morgan World Championships through FEI .  Morgan hunters and jumpers that she has shown and trained have also won multiple titles both at the Morgan Regionals and World Championships

Lessons are taught in English tack, and emphasize horsemanship skills and safety. Students learn basic riding skills and develop a balanced seat on the flat, over fences, and on the trail. 

All ages of students are welcome and horses can be provided. Please call for rates.

LEASES AND SALES:

Woodland Stallion Station has horses for lease to fit the needs of both inexperienced and advanced riders. A course of lessons is required to fit the rider to the horse, but after the rider is competent, there is no further lesson requirement.

The trainers at the Station handle sales horses as well, trying to fit the horse to the buyer. Owner, Ann Taylor, raises Morgans and Morgan Thoroughbred crosses and there are always some available for sale.  

Cross Country Training:

Chris Hiller
USEA Level II Certified Trainer

BACKGROUND:

• 30+ years of riding experience and 20 years of instructing
• Comprehensive background in different training techniques including
• Dressage
• Cross-country jumping
• Stadium Jumping
• Natural horsemanship
• Classical In-Hand Schooling
• Long-lining
• Trained with renowned masters including Harry Whitney, Vitor Silva, Sherry Ackerman, Brian Sabo, Don Sachey, Jimmy Wofford, Duncan McFarlane and Chris Borba
• 2003-2006: Trainer and Manager of Springhaven Farms, Full Service Eventing Facility 

In addition, Chris has lived and trained overseas for 11 years

TRAINING PROGRAM GOALS:

• Quality coaching grounded in a logical progressive approach with a focus on developing consistent skills of leadership and communication 
• Adapted to each horse and rider to challenge and build confidence so that each student can realize their full potential
• Rider confidence is paramount for the horse to perform in an easy, relaxed manner and rider effectiveness comes from acquiring skills to achieve goals
• Willing to work with green horses and/or green riders
• Focus on educating the horse and rider to be safe, confident and effective
• Key elements include:

1.      Maintaining a sense of “serious fun"

2.      Positive reinforcement with realistic skill assessment

3.      Improving the mind body connection in the rider

4.      Understanding the horses’ point of view

5.      Commitment, consistency, and challenge

RECENT STUDENTS’ SHOW RESULTS:

• Jessica Hiller
• 2009 Woodside Event Spring HT Novice Division: 2^nd Place (Score 30.0)
• 2009 Eventful Acres Spring Event Novice Division: 1^st Place (Score 30.0)
• 2009 Twin Rivers Spring HT Novice Division: 3^rd Place (Score 34.5)
• 2006 Ram Tap HT Novice Division: 1^st Place (Score 34.5)
• Kristin Busby
• 2007 USEA Eventing Championships Novice Division: 4^th Place (Score 32.1)
• 2007 Murieta Equestrian Spring HT Novice Division: 2^nd Place (Score 33)
• 2007 Ram Tap HT Novice Division: 1^st Place (Score 30)
• 2007 Ram Tap HT Novice Division: 2^nd Place (Score 32.5)
• 2006 Ram Tap HT Novice Division: 1^st Place (Score 28.5)
• 2006 Ram Tap HT Beginner Novice Division: 2^nd Place (Score 29.5)
• Meghan Newton
• 2007 Galway Downs HT Preliminary Division: 5^th Place (Score 41.9)
• 2007 Woodside Spring HT Training Division: 3^rd Place (Score 34.5)
• 2006 Ram Tap HT Training Division: 1^st Place (Score 36.5)