GB Equestrian

Beginner Horseback Riding lessons in Macclesfield NC!

We have a few openings available for new students in our growing lesson program, free introductory lesson for all new students!

Our school horses are very safe knowledgeable and go both western and English. We have a very low key encouraging learning environment and welcoming all ages and disciplines. You will not only learn to ride at our stable but also how to catch, groom, tack and care for your horse. We believe in preparing our students for what owning a horse is really like.

Feel free to call or email Grace with any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment!

$25 for half lessons (for young kids) 30-40 minutes
$40 for full lessons, usually goes over an hour.

Phone 267-272-8040
Email [email protected]

Aren't these two the cutest little lesson ponies! Mary and Picasso.

We have openings for new students in our growing lesson program in Macclesfield NC!

Our school horses are very safe knowledgeable and go both western and English. We have a very low key encouraging learning environment and welcoming all ages and disciplines. You will not only learn to ride at our stable but also how to catch, groom, tack and care for your horse. We believe in preparing our students for what owning a horse is really like.

Feel free to call or email Grace with any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment!

$25 for half lessons (for young kids) 30-40 minutes
$40 for full lessons, usually goes over an hour.

FREE introductory lesson to all new students! Come meet our horses and see what we are all about!

Phone 267-272-8040
Email [email protected]

Everyone welcome Mary! She is going to be joining our growing lesson program after she goes though a couple weeks of training to make sure she is quiet and safe for out students.

Everyone meet Star.
She is going to be here for a couple of months to get a solid foundation on her and turn her into a nice quiet trail horse. She had her first session today and did very well! Stay tuned for training videos and updates!

GB Equestrian is now taking in training horses at our facility in Macclesfield NC!

What I do:
Do you have a horse who needs to be tuned up after having time off? Or maybe you have a green horse that needs to be brought to the next level? Or a baby that needs to be started? Or even an older horse who’s never been ridden? Trail riding miles? Foundation work? Behavior issues? If so, feel free to give me a call! I specialize is foundation training and problem solving. I focus on building a solid relationship with each horse and using that relationship to fix issues, teach new behavior and achieve goals.

How I train:
I don't focus on a specific discipline, but a specific level of willingness, softness, and confidence. We all know that riding is a team sport whether you compete in english or western, trail ride, or just mess around in the ring. We all want and need a horse that understands us and willingly and respectfully does what we ask and goes where we want. So, if you can get that level of understanding with your horse then you will be much more likely to excel in whatever style of riding you choose. I focus just as much on a horses mental strength as I do their physical strength. Training always should begin on the ground, that is where the communication and relationship begins. Odds are if you have a bad relationship on the ground climbing onto your horses back isn’t going to go as well as it could or should. Foundation is everything! I always make sure my horses are prepared before moving to the next step, I want them calm, confident, responsive, and respectful. When you take the time it takes, it takes less time.

What to expect:
Horses that are in training with me will go through extensive ground and under saddle work both on the trail and in the ring, they will learn to ride alone as well as in a group and do it all calmly and respectfully. I focus a lot on “loosening” their whole body and teaching them to be responsive to all cues as well as loosening their “brain” and getting them engaged in what you are asking.

Cost:
Problem solving/Colt Starting: $600 a month

Tune ups/restart: $500 a month

Owner supplies, hay, grain and sawdust. Price includes stall and field and free lessons once a week, although I encourage owners to come and watch me work as much as possible. I believe that owners should be involved in as much of the training process as the horse. After all, you are the one working with the horse once they go home!

Let me know if you would be interested in sending your horse to me for training or taking lessons on either my horse or your own! I have tons of references!

Trailering available for extra fee.
Located in Macclesfield NC
Grace Burdock 267-272-8040
[email protected]

I am selling rope halters again! Can be completely customized to fit your oddly shaped horse! Right now these are the colors I have available but will have more soon.
I have been training horses with these halters for 8+ years and they have yet to fail me! I designed them with strategically placed knots to fit the horse in a way that makes them strong, effective, and comfortable.
I can also make you training lead lines to match the halters. They come with snaps and a weighted end with leather popper for doing ground work.

I have a few horse sized halters pre-made in stock and I am asking 15 each.

$16 custom, pick up
$19 custom, shipped
Bulk discount if you buy 4 or more.

Sedona and Zoe had fun playing in the new load of sand for the round pen! Sedona also got her feet trimmed and first bath of the season:)