Training
All Inclusive Training Package
Comprehensive training package provides care and training for horse and rider. Includes the following:
Training
Tailored training to achieve your objectives, whether for pleasure or competition.
Boarding
Large box stall
Hay twice daily or round bale in paddock
Grain twice daily
Group turn out six days per week (weather permitting)
Stalls maintained regularly
Scheduling and handling for farrier
Mandatory worming program (priced per rotation)
Use of indoor arena & large viewing mirrors; heated lounge; large outdoor ring with cross country jump course, poles, and barrels; round pens; and jump options on our miles of trails.
Lessons
Lessons are an important component of training, to build a partnership with your horse.
Lessons
Wright Equestrian offers lessons at all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced riders. Versatility is our motto, with a range of specialties covered, including English Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Showmanship, Poles/Barrels, Jumping and more.
Beginner Youth Leadline
1/2 Hour
Beginner students are accompanied by a knowledgeable handler as they learn the basics of riding and horse care. Parent participation is mandatory.
Semi-Private Lessons
Hourly
Semi-Private lessons are a focused training experience with more than one student - your horse or our academy horse
Private Lessons
Up to a 3 hour session
Private lessons are a one-on-one training experience - your horse or our academy horse
All Age Coupon Book
2 sessions weekly (1-3 hours / session) Paid monthly
Riders further develop and specialize their skills, and prepare for competitions, hunts and other events
Events
Wright Equestrian students are able to participate in a wide variety of events and activities as their skills and experience develop. Many horses and riders trained at Wright Equestrian Center attend national and regional approved shows as well as open and local shows. Our horses and riders have been extremely successful in their showing careers, and we always make sure to have fun at every show! In addition to showing a variety of disciplines, we also have numerous opportunities for outside learning and fun through trail rides on our own property and in local parks, fox hunting, and organized rides.
Summer Camp
Wright Equestrian Summer Camp is the perfect solution for kids who want to learn more about riding and caring for horses. Wright Equestrian campers will be guided by counselors and taught by professional equestrian instructors. Wright Equestrian teaches English and Western riding instruction as well as general horsemanship, safety practices, sound riding skills, horse care, feeding, anatomy, and tack. Our camp is a non-competitive, skills-oriented camp. We pride ourselves on giving you safe, sound information and practice with horse care and riding.
A Camp Day Might Include:
• Riding Lesson(s)
• Horse Care Lectures and Safety Demonstrations
• Grooming / Saddling
• "Hands-On" Stable Management
• Showmanship/Horsemanship
• Prep for Friday 11AM Skills Show
Reservations required with Non-Refundable Deposit
Call 636-462-3334 for June dates
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Thursday
Skills Show Friday
T-shirts Available for purchase
Make check payable to: Wright Equestrian Center, Inc.
Send to:
Wright Equestrian Center, Inc.
Attn: Camp Registration
1028 Mennemeyer Road
Troy, MO 63379
Trainer Biography
Christine Watts-Wright
"We specialize in versatility at events in and out of the arena. Our students compete successfully in Western, English, Equitation, Jumping, and Speed events. They range from leisure horseback riders who want to have more balance, harmony and control, to top-level National and World competitors.”
Christine, her daughter Caitlin, and Wright Equestrian students compete in local & regional shows, ARHA, AGHA, MoRHA, the ApHC Nationals, the ApHC Youth World show, and the ApHC World Championships (in Fort Worth, Texas). Christine has trained horses for Youth and Non-Pro's who have earned multiple ApHC World Championship Titles, multiple ApHC National Championship Titles, multiple AGHA World Championship Titles, National Finalist Awards and Top 10 Year-End Standings in Showmanship, Working Hunter, Youth and Non Pro Hunt Seat, Equitation Over Fences, Green Hunter, Preliminary Jumping, Non Pro Jumping, Open Jumping, Saddleseat, Senior, Youth, and Non Pro Trail, Figure 8, Keyhole, Stakes (Poles), and Stumps (Barrels).
Outside of the arena, Christine is an Honorary Whipper-In and Field Master at the Bridlespur Hunt Club. Her students have gone on to receive the Fairly Hunted Award, an honor that only 250 youth nationwide earn each season. For more information on Bridlespur’s Conservation efforts please visit:
http://www.bridlespur.com/