About Us 
Philosophy:
"Life's possibilities are best viewed from the back of
a horse!"
Our Belief:
Riding horses is "serious fun for mind and body!"
Our Goal:
To help you enjoy the potential for "a lifetime of learning skills with thrills!"
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INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
Star Hughes, EquesTraining's chief instructor and creator of the CentaurSeat method, has spent her professional lifetime teaching riders and training horses. Following an early successful show career with Saddlebred 3 and 5-gaited horses and Thoroughbred hunters, Star added AQHA reining and western pleasure horses to her stable. Star achieved Horsemaster status in combined training at the famous Potomac Horse Center , in Maryland.
Over the years, Star has continued to expand her knowledge and training through working with many different breeds of horses, including Arabians, Morgans, Mustangs, Tennessee Walking Horses, Belgians, Percherons, Welsh Ponies and Warmbloods. Star is equally adept in her ability to teach children and adults in the different riding disciplines.
Star holds professional certifications from numerous industry standard organizations. Among these are:
The American Riding Instructor's Association (ARIA)
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)
The Tellington Touch Equine Awareness Method (TTEAM)
The Equestrian Vaulting Association of Canada
Rachel Bublitz, 14 years old and a silver level vaulter, is Star's daughter and assistant. Rachel is an excellent horsewoman, enthusiastic competitor, and gymnastics coach.
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome. A trio of trainers are ready to start you on the right course that takes you to the trails or the show ring. Star, Nicole Webb, and Vivian Voehl are all dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction and training. A limited number of horses are available for lessons and lease. Trailer-in training and lessons may be arranged. Board/train/lesson packages are also offered.
You may visit these helpful sites for more information:
www.riding-instructor.com
www.narha.org
www.tteam-ttouch.com
www.americanvaulting.org |
Star
Hughes
