THE RIDING SCHO0l, LLC
Deborah Ritchie
Instructor - Trainer
USHJA & ARIA Certified Professional
Located at Rosecrest Equestrian Estate
Monroe, WA
Hunt Seat Riding Lessons, Leases, Training,
Children's Day Camps, Show Coaching, Consultation
Hunt Seat Riding Lessons
Riding is an amazing sport! It's challenging, but fun. Hard work, but relaxing. Joyful, yet disciplined and focused. It teaches excellent life lessons about setting goals, determination and teamwork just to name a few. Students build self confidence and have a great sense of achievement as their skills develop.
There is nothing quite like the joy of working with horses!
Our Services
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We are now registering students for our fall and winter classes at Rosecrest!
Classes are scheduled to begin October 15, 2019.
The majority of our lessons are private and semi-private lessons. A group may be considered on a case by case basis. All group members must be of the same riding ability.
Our Philosophy
We believe that to be a good rider, students must start with the fundamentals. By learning how to ride correctly, and mastering the skills, students will progress more quickly toward their goals. There really are no shortcuts to becoming a good horseman. Like any other sport, repetition and practice is the key to mastery. The most successful riders practice their craft and always put the welfare of their horse above all else.
Riding is a demanding sport, but the rewards are great. It is a wonderful accomplishment to ride in a balanced and strong position helping your horse perform the tasks you ask of him.
A rider's highest goal is to form a partnership with their horse.
Our goals at The Riding School are two-fold; First to instruct and help our students become the best riders they can be and Secondly, to develop horsemen and horsewomen who both ride well and have the skills to care for the physical and mental well being of their horse.
If this is the program you've been looking for, please reach out to us immediately to secure your lesson spot!
Call or text Deborah Ritchie at 425-443-0447
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Riding School Programs and Rates
Policies and General Information
These documents must be completed so that you can participate in our equestrian activities, including mounted work, ground handling, grooming and training of the horses. Please click the links below, fill out the forms and give to Deb or Olivia. Thank you!
Release of Liability
We welcome your check made payable to "The Riding School"
Please refer to the 2019 Riding Lesson Program Rates to
determine your payment amount.
We are registered through Zelle, the online app used by most major banks and credit unions across the U.S.
Zelle is a free service and an easy way to transfer your payment funds online.
Orientation Lesson
In this one hour session our new students are introduced to the safe handling, grooming and tacking up of a horse or pony. For more experienced​ students, the lesson will include a brief riding lesson. All new students regardless of riding experience are required to take an Orientation lesson.
Once a week riding lessons
We offer monthly packages of riding lessons for all ages and levels of riders! Students begin in 30 minute private sessions, but with instructor approval may join a semi-private or group lesson as their skills progress. Lessons are sold in monthly packages only.
Twice a week Riding lessons
Monthly package rate
Students develop their riding skills more quickly with more frequent instruction. Twice a week is strongly recommended for students wishing to prepare for schooling shows or beginning jump lessons. *Twice a week lessons are required to participate in jump lessons.
Equi-Share Lease Program
2 lessons & one practice ride per week.
Students in the Equi-Share program enjoy two lessons and a practice ride each week. Students are assigned one horse to work with consistently. This is an excellent package for those riders considering leasing or owning a horse, moving into a training program, or preparing for competition.
Participation in this program is with your instructor's permission.
Your Equi- Share horse and practice rides are scheduled.
Please call us for a free quote