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Lessons and Training: Frequently Asked Questions

Experience Levels

We offer lessons for Beginners of all ages through Intermediate - and we love to help you prepare for shows!

  •  You must wear protective headgear when riding.

  •  You must respect the authority of the instructor, to ensure it's a safe, fun time.

  •  You must treat the horses with kindness and respect.

Supplies

Bring your own horse or we'll happily provide one. (We offer training for your horse, too!)

  •  Boots with a heel (tennis shoes easily slip out of the stirrup)

  •  Jeans or riding pants - shorts are not comfortable on a horse

  •  Helmet (we will supply helmets, but you may wish to bring your own)

Policies

We require two full business days to reschedule a lesson so we can notify our instructors. Reschedule is subject to availability.

 

Who teaches and trains?

Mark and Becky are the lead teacher/trainers at Jackpot Stables. They conducted trail and wagon rides out west, in the Carolinas, and in Florida, and have owned and managed facilities running lessons, camps, and training for several years.   As they grew in experience and education, they developed Second Nature® Riding and Training and are working together to build The Riding Masters, providing students the tools they can use to build positive behaviors and habits within themselves and the horses they train.

"If you ask about our goals for the lesson program, we'd describe educating both the young and young at heart, building confidence, teaching team work, and helping to build strong leadership skills - while keeping it all enjoyable!

Sound like fun?

We'd love to have you drop by and tell us what you're looking for and how we can help you reach your goals."

We offer: 
  •  Beginners to Advanced, Private and Group Lessons and Camps

  •  Youth and the "Prime time" of Life!

  •  Western and English disciplines

  •  Show Teams

  •  Colt Starting

  •  Finishing Show Horses

 

How can I meet the staff and tour the facilities?

Call 770-237-0011 to come meet us and walk around the facilities. We'll introduce you to our lesson horses, show you the arena and the various facilities, and help you decide on a program suited to your current experience and your goals.

  

Lessons and Riding Camps with Becky Hutchings

Becky Hutchings has been involved with horses for over 35 years. A calm, practical, and hands-on instructor, she has extensive experience teaching new riders and working with youth and amateur riders.

Becky worked with a top trainer in the AQHA preparing horses and riders for breed shows to include the Quarter Horse Congress and World Shows. She also trains with her husband Mark and has attended many programs with him. Becky enjoys working with new riders and she and Mark look forward to building a show team.

Contact us at 770-237-0011 to ask about lessons and camps.


Lessons, Training and Seminars with Mark Hutchings

Mark Hutchings has been involved with horses for over 31 years. He attended Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre, and attained Riding Master Level IV, Riding Instructor Certification Level II , Training Certification, and Farrier Training. He attended a renowned breeding program at Ohio State University.

Mark is trained and certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and has used the horses is many development programs. He loves working with the horses and especially enjoys instructing clinics. He rides both English and Western. His favorite seat is reining, and next favorite is dressage. Mark has worked and ridden pleasure all around horses and enjoys jumping.

Contact us at 770-237-0011 to ask about lessons and seminars.

 

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