Riding, Driving & Horsemanship Lessons

Experience expert horseback riding lessons at Burnt Feather Farms. Offering English, Western, and driving instruction for all skill levels, with personalized training to help you reach your riding goals.

Expert instruction

Our lessons

Burnt Feather Farms offers English and Western riding lessons for students of all ages and experience levels. Our program emphasizes safe, well-rounded horsemanship, focusing on both riding skills and foundational horse care.

Riders are introduced to correct position, communication, and confidence-building techniques while developing an understanding of horse behavior and partnership. Whether students are interested in pleasure riding, performance disciplines, or improving overall skills, lessons are tailored to individual goals in a supportive and structured environment.

Stephanie

Head Instructor

Western & English Pleasure
Hunter under saddle
Showmanship

Nicole

Riding Instructor

Western & English
Hunter Jumper
Dressage
Eventing

Sabrina

Riding Instructor

Western
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Gymkhana & Rodeo events

Heather

Riding Instructor

Western & English
Driving
Dressage
Reining

Head instructor & show coach

Stephanie

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the equine industry, Stephanie Rodman leads our lesson and training program with a wealth of knowledge and dedication. Her background spans both English and Western disciplines, with extensive experience in hunter under saddle, western pleasure, trail, and showmanship, including six years competing on the AQHA circuit.

A graduate of Morrisville State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science, Stephanie combines a strong educational foundation with years of practical experience starting colts, developing sale horses, and preparing horses for successful show careers. She is passionate about helping riders achieve their goals, creating a positive and encouraging environment where confidence and horsemanship thrive.

Stephanie is currently accepting students interested in showing in English or Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, trail, and showmanship.

Riding Instructor & show coach

nicole

Nicole brings more than 30 years of riding experience, with a primary focus in the hunter/jumper world and a strong foundation in dressage and eventing. She has successfully competed at both local and rated shows and believes that the principles of dressage create a stronger, softer partnership between horse and rider, regardless of discipline.

Her thoughtful, patient teaching style helps riders build confidence, improve communication, and develop solid fundamentals that carry into every ride. As a mother of two, Nicole connects naturally with young riders while also excelling as a coach for teens and adults pursuing both recreational and competitive goals.

She is currently accepting students of all ages and experience levels.

riding instructor & show coach

sabrina

Sabrina offers a unique combination of equestrian experience and a compassionate, supportive teaching approach. Her riding background includes western riding, barrel racing, pole bending, and a variety of gymkhana and rodeo events, giving her extensive knowledge of speed and performance disciplines.

Outside of the barn, Sabrina works as a therapist, allowing her to bring patience, understanding, and individualized instruction to every lesson. She enjoys helping riders of all abilities build confidence and develop their skills, whether they’re learning the basics of western riding or advancing in competitive barrel racing and gaming events.

Sabrina welcomes western riders of all experience levels, with a special passion for working with children and aspiring rodeo event competitors.

Riding Instructor & barn owner

heather

As the owner of Burnt Feather Farms, Heather brings over 20 years of experience across a wide range of equestrian disciplines. Her western background includes reining and cow horse work, while her English experience centers on dressage and eventing, giving her a well-rounded approach to training both horses and riders. Heather’s greatest passion is driving, having trained and shown everything from miniature horses to impressive eight-horse hitches.

She enjoys sharing that knowledge while creating a fun, supportive learning environment where riders of all ages can grow in confidence and ability. As a new mother, Heather especially enjoys introducing children to horses and fostering a lifelong love of riding.

She is currently accepting students of all ages and disciplines.