Lessons/Training

Rocking B Stables offers the following riding lessons:

Western/Pleasure (beginner to intermediate)
Practical/Hunter/Jumper English lessons (beginner to advanced)

What sets us apart from other training/lessons facilities is opportunity for lessons to advance to practical horsemanship on great trails.

Our instructors are highly qualified and our lessons do lead to trail-riding if desired. For more information, give us a call or email!

Bio for Emily Kieson - Western Pleasure Instructor

Horseback riding is unlike any other relationship in the world. You and your horse must learn to trust and respect one another in order to accomplish a common goal as a team. At it's core, regardless of the discipline, horseback riding is about a horse and rider coming together as a single being to achieve a given task...and enjoying it!

But mutual respect and proper communication takes time, patience and work. If you've already have a love of horses, you're off to a good start!

I've been horse back riding for the better part of twenty years. While some of that included dressage, stadium jumping, and Western pleasure, I chose to focus my attention on fox hunting, cross country, and trails. I have learned over time that, while techniques may differ between Western and English riding, the foundations of balance and aids are the same. I focus my lessons on horse-human communication, balance, confidence, trust, and respect. I teach both Western and English and tailor my lessons to each student and their respective goals.

Since I also work in the film industry in Austin, I've come up with lesson programs specifically tailored to actors looking to add skills to their resume. Please contact me for more details

Bio for Christine Sharkey - English and Western Pleasure Instructor

Christine Sharkey started riding in 1960 at the age of 7. She received her degree in Equestrian Science (majoring in Instruction) in 1975. Christine has trained and exhibited horses in Western and English styles of riding. Specifically, she has shown and trained for Western Pleasure, Equitation, Trail, and Western Riding; English hunt seat Equitation, Pleasure, Hunter, Stadium Jumping, Cross-Country Jumping, and 3-Day- Event; and the lower levels of Dressage. Christine ran her own full-time horse business from 1975 through 1992, offering training and lessons in the above, as well as therapy riding lessons for troubled children and teens.

While semi-retired now, Christine Sharkey is accepting a limited number of students for horsemanship lessons, riding either English Hunt seat or Western styles.