WESTERN RIDING LESSONS IN
PRiNCE GEORGE, BC
​Certified Western Equestrian Coach
Specializing in:
Kids Western Horsemanship and Riding Lessons:
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10+ years working at kid's camps and lesson barns teaching children how to handle, care for, and ride horses utilizing a variety of games, patterns, coordination exercises, and songs.
Returning to riding after an illness, injury, or long hiatus:
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Because I have experience with all of the above, I understand that you need to take time to rebuild muscle and refresh the good habits. I will to support that journey from a place of understanding, compassion, and patience.
Ground work and desensitization:
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Having studied horsemanship from a variety of trainers, and started more than a dozen horses, I can help you and your young or green horse build confidence together as you work with your horse through patient, thoughtful exercises.
About Me.
My name is Taryn and I'm an Equestrian Canada Licensed and Certified Western Instructor. I have been teaching kids how to ride since 2005 when I started working at a therapeutic riding camp. Afterwards, I took on the role of Head Wrangler at a kids sleep-away horseback riding camp where I was was the main instructor for six years.
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I began my equestrian journey riding hunter/jumper for almost a decade before switching to western riding where I have done some training in reining, equitation, trail, ranch riding, and roping. I've competed in a variety of local shows and gymkhanas around the province in both disciplines, and competed in a rodeo in barrel racing, breakaway and team roping.
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From there I trained horses professionally, and bought, started, and sold a few of my own. After a several years break due to some health complications, I've come back to the horse world and achieved my certification through Equestrian Canada and Horse Council of BC to teach beginner to intermediate kids and adults.
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Let's get you in the saddle!
Qualifications
2024
Western Coach Certification
Equestrian Canada,
Horse Council of BC
2024
Certificate of Bitting & Bitting Science
Nue Schule Academy
Lantra Accredited (U.K.)
2005-2025
Instructor, Wrangler, Trail Guide
Various
