Star Hughes

Isle way of main barn

Young rider in outdoor arena

About Us

Star Hughes,
Head Instructor/Trainer/Program Director
A professional horsewoman for over 30 years, Star has expertise in numerous disciplines, many breeds of horses, and all ages and types of riders. Her students include beginner “tiny tots”, special needs individuals, and adult advanced level dressage riders.

Deciding to make a career out of horses, Star became a working student at the famous Potomac Horse Center school for professionals, where she achieved Horsemaster status in Combined Training. Riding disciplines Star has practiced and taught over the years range from saddleseat, huntseat, western pleasure and trail, to dressage and endurance. Star also specializes in teaching longeline lessons for adults and vaulting to children and teens.

Star has trained and shown American Saddlebred Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, Quarter Horses, Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Appaloosas, Mustangs, and Welsh Ponies. She accepts a variety of horses for board and training at Stellar Stables, in Parker. Students may also trailer-in their horses for lessons and work with Star.

Star has extensive training as a therapeutic riding instructor and is a practicing member of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). Star has enhanced her skills with horses and riders by becoming a TTEAM Practitioner after extensive training with its founder, Linda Tellington-Jones.

Star is coach of the EqueStarz Vaulters and is an American Vaulting Association (AVA) member. Additionally, Star holds certification in recreational riding, dressage, and combined training through the American Riding Instructor's Association (ARIA). Star has certified behavioral training with EAGALA, the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, working with psychologists and therapists to improve the lives of people with the aid of horses.

EquesTraining teachers are committed individuals who work as a team dedicated to helping students, horse and human, achieve their best. Their love and appreciation for their four-footed associates and concern for the safety and well-being of everyone involved creates an ideal environment for the pursuit of happiness through horses.

EquesTraining's Home Base:
Stellar Stables is a beautiful private facility located about 3 miles east of the CO Horse Park, in Parker, CO. The horses are schooled daily, well-cared for, and live in pleasant surroundings, the atmosphere is quiet and congenial. The delightful indoor arena is heated in winter, airy in summer. Spectators and guests may watch the riders from a seat along the rail, from an elevated viewing gallery above, or relax in the lounge, also convenient for parties. Both the indoor and outdoor arenas have EcoTrack footing that is soft, secure, non-dusty, and ideal for most horse sports. Trails wrap around the property and lead to the “pony barn” at the south end of the property, the outdoor arena, and to a small x-country jumping course at the north end beyond the turnout paddocks.

Stellar Home or Away:
Beginning to advanced riding instruction is available and new students of all ages welcomed. Boarding in the main barn is limited primarily to horses in training. Space may be available in the "pony barn"; also, paddock board is available with shelters for the horses. EquesTraining offers horses and ponies for on-site lessons and lease, board included. Ready to make the leap to becoming a horse owner? EquesTraining can help find the right horse for you! And, if you have your horse already, EquesTraining can come to your place for schooling or you may trailer-in your horse to Stellar for lessons.

Staff News:
EquesTraining Instructor/Vaulting Coach Rachel Bublitz has moved to Ft. Collins, CO, where she is a full-time student at CSU. Rachel now coaches the Complete Equestrians, a Ft. Collins vaulting team. She is much missed by Star and the crew at Stellar Stables!

Positions Available:
Instructor's Assistant
Train with us and test with the ARIA or CHA to become a certified instructor.

Student Apprentice
Do you imagine being a professional in the horse world? Are you willing to work for your equestrian education? Serious students of the horse are invited to apply.