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Tanya Schlaht/TStar Training

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I offer a very relaxed and safe place for my students to unwind. My experience teaching for 29yrs, being certified, insured, offering helmets, being educated in Equine Science and management guarantees a safe and positive experience. This is my passion and goal for you or your child. My horses are amazing and kind and offer different levels of horses for beginning riders up to advanced. I use natural horsemanship methods, which I apply to first time riders, all the way to experienced riders and even barrel racing, which is my specialty. My will to teach as much to my students that they can physically and mentally handle is one of my strongest passion. If my students are looking for trail riding lessons as a goal to work towards, I can provide that as well. I will work with students their own horse and provide limited boarding if stalls are available . If you are interested in hauling to barrel racing competitions/time only's I can provide you that service. Every student will learn how to safely approach and move around the horse with confidence. I'm very patient and respectful of my students comfort level around my horses as to not push them too much. I teach how to catch/halter, lead and tie the horse, groom their bodies, pick up and clean their hooves, saddle etc. After their lesson riding is completed they will learn the responsibility of untacking, and repeating the grooming process. They will also get a chance to wash their horse, weather permitting. If you are interested in getting down and dirty or want your child to learn even more responsibility, they can learn how to clean stalls of course supervised if time allows. My age of students is from four to seventy-five right now. Pricing is $75 for an hour . My schedule is somewhat set with my longtime students but will try my darndest to accommodate your schedule and availability. In the summer months my lessons start very early until noon and then start up again in the evening. I do have a lit arena if we run past sunset. More than anything, I love what horses do for my clients hearts. The horse is a smart creatures and so in tune with people's emotions. If I see someone is having a rough day, maybe stressed about life's unfortunate situations, it fills my heart up with Joy to see the positive effects that my sweet, kind horses have on people, young and older. I ask people in the beginning what their goals are with my horses and strive my hardest to encourage and provide guidance to them so they will achieve their desires. It doesn't matter to me what level the student wishes to achieve, my job is to give them the safest, encouraging and patient knowledge that I know I can offer.
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Hired 39 times

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35 years in business

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SunClosedMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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2018

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Beginner

Intermediate

Horseback riding goals

Fun and relaxation

Trail riding

Show jumping

Dressage

Riding style

Western

Doesn’t offer: English

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

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Karl S.

Nov 2, 2024

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My kiddo has been under Ms. T's tutelage for 2+ years when Addie was 6 years old. It has been an absolute blessing to have Tanya show Addie what is true horsemanship! Tanya is a superhero to Addie and shows loving and firm direction to share her passion with my kiddo who already loves any animal big and small. Tanya teaches the kids not only the basics of riding etiquette, but she incorporates safety and enthusiasm into letting the kiddo experience what it is like to work with many different horses who are very much like a big, powerful dog. The bond between a child and an animal is very important to kiddos especially in today's modern era of iPads and cell phones. It's always a refreshing endeavor to get away from the concrete jungle and just spend an afternoon surrounded by great people, amazing horses, and kick around the dirt in the arena. Tanya really deserves 6+ stars and I cannot recommend her enough to be that superhero to your kids or even us adults. She's an amazing human that are rare to find these days, and has become part of our family in every sense of the word!

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Beginner • Fun and relaxation • No, I do not have a horse • What the instructor recommends • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

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Joseph P.

Jun 1, 2018

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I started riding lessons two years ago with no prior experience. The past two years training with Tanya has increased my skill level and confidence tremendously. Tanya is a very experienced rider and instructor. She observes my progress, provides clear instruction, and continues to improve my skills. And she makes the whole experience fun! Tanya will also provide the "total horse experience" if that is something you might want. For me this includes grooming my horse before and after riding, saddling and bridling. I now know the basics of horse care and equipment. I highly recommend Tanya for any experience level and age!

Details: 65 or older • Beginner • Western • Trail riding • No, I do not have a horse • Once a week • On an ongoing basis • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Ready to hire the right teacher now • I travel to the horseback riding instructor

Horseback Riding Lessons (for adults)
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Andy G.

Oct 23, 2017

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Tanya is an excellent instructor. She determines what the student knows about horses and riding and where the student can begin after working with the student for the first 1.5 hrs. Tanya can spot what the student is doing wrong and give the correcting instructions through demonstrations or descriptions. The students get tremendous value from the training which exceeds the cost of the lessons.
Horseback Riding Lessons (for adults)
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Brittney C.

Oct 12, 2020

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Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Fun and relaxation • No, I do not have a horse • Western • More than once a week • At the pro’s location

Private Horseback Riding Lessons
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Ronda C.

Jun 25, 2018

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Tanya is so easy to work with. She reads her students well and adjusts the lesson to what is needed at the time. And my daughter has learned so much in just a few lessons with her. Tanya teaches, not just about riding but about taking care of the horse as well, which is important to becoming a well rounded horseman. Tanya is a great teacher!

Details: Child (0 - 17 years old) • Beginner • Trail riding • Show jumping • Fun and relaxation • No, I do not have a horse • What the instructor recommends • As recommended by professional • Early morning (before 9am) • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Early morning (before 9am) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • On an ongoing basis • As soon as possible • Ready to hire the right teacher now • I travel to the horseback riding instructor

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