We are here to help you succeed in your riding goals!
PRF is a fun, active barn with lots of learning opportunities both in the saddle and on the ground.
PRF is committed to helping all of its students become well rounded equestrians and successful riders.
Whether a dead beginner or a more experienced rider, PRF is ready to get you in the saddle
and started on your journey!
Pleasant Ridge Farm offers monthly subscription packages of small group lessons.
Students are grouped together with others of similar age, ability and level.
This is paramount to our barn culture and philosophy of creating a community that encourages camaraderie, friendship and support. We feel this leads to higher quality riding, a better barn community, and just plain fun.
Private lessons are also available to those in the program full time.
PRF routinely hosts clinics with industry professionals from 5* Event riders to Grand Prix Dressage riders.
Our barn travels throughout USEA Area II to compete in Eventing horse trials
and
Area 1 for Dressage
READY TO GET STARTED?
Interested in becoming part of our riding program but would like more info?
Email us direct for information on booking and/or to schedule a farm tour
PRF is a fun, active barn with lots of learning opportunities both in the saddle and on the ground.
PRF is committed to helping all of its students become well rounded equestrians and successful riders.
Whether a dead beginner or a more experienced rider, PRF is ready to get you in the saddle
and started on your journey!
Pleasant Ridge Farm offers monthly subscription packages of small group lessons.
Students are grouped together with others of similar age, ability and level.
This is paramount to our barn culture and philosophy of creating a community that encourages camaraderie, friendship and support. We feel this leads to higher quality riding, a better barn community, and just plain fun.
Private lessons are also available to those in the program full time.
PRF routinely hosts clinics with industry professionals from 5* Event riders to Grand Prix Dressage riders.
Our barn travels throughout USEA Area II to compete in Eventing horse trials
and
Area 1 for Dressage
READY TO GET STARTED?
Interested in becoming part of our riding program but would like more info?
Email us direct for information on booking and/or to schedule a farm tour
MEET THE PRF TEAM!
Maia Jensen's teaching style is based in goal setting, thoughtful riding, and discussion/self evaluation. An avid equestrian from a young age, Maia has a wealth of experience working with all kinds of horses from ottb's, to upper level event horses, to naughty ponies. In 2014 she passed her USPC H-A certification, one of only a handful of candidates to pass that year. She has competed through prelim eventing, 2nd level dressage, and 1.10m jumpers. From the years 2011 through 2015 Maia was a working student/groom for 4* rider Allie Sacksen. During this time she gained valuable experience managing the care of upper-level event horses and introducing green young horses to the sport of eventing. Maia is an enthusiastic and thoughtful instructor and trainer, contact her at (814)-574-5045 to schedule a lesson or a training ride for your horse. Ship ins welcome or training board is available depending on stall space.
Visit her web site https://maiajensenequestrian.weebly.com for more information.
Visit her web site https://maiajensenequestrian.weebly.com for more information.
PRF owner and instructor, Briana Yetter, is an active USDF (United States Dressage Federation) and Area II, USEA (United States Eventing Association) competitor. Briana places an emphasize on developing her students independent seat and basic equitation skills that can then be applied to helping their horses develop in their training. As the owner of PRF you can contact her regarding any of our instructors. 570-856-4977 brily17@ptd.net.
ARIA Certified (American Riding Instructor Association)
Karen Garcia is one of our Young Rider Instructors with a special passion and patience for the youngest of students. Along with teaching lessons she also leads many of our summer camps and works as PRF's barn manager. She is currently working towards her own riding goals in Eventing with her 12yr old Quarter Horse, Leroy. Karen moved here 6 years ago from Washington state where she had spent 10+ years as a barn manager at a few locations, including 4yrs as a professional groom for an upper level Dressage rider. Her time there also had her working closely with riding instructor and professional life coach Jen Verharen. Karen’s experience and passion for horses and teaching kids makes her a wonderful part of our barn. Karen is ARIA Certified (American Riding Instructors Association) and a ACA (Assistant Center Administrator) of Pleasant Ridge Pony Club Center. Visit her FaceBook page KG Equestrian
Joei Rettenmyer is one of our Young Rider instructors here at PRF. With her upbeat nature, equine experience, and love for her students, she makes a great instructor. Joei’s students learn correct fundamentals while having a blast! She is currently competing a 10 year old OTTB mare named Spark. Joei earned her C2 credential in Eventing from the United States Pony Club, and she is currently prepping for her HB & C3 credential which she hopes to test for this year. Throughout college, Joei is eager to move up the United States Pony Club and event levels, with aspirations to go prelim on her mare in the next few years! Joei spent last spring as a working student and groom for a professional 5* rider, where she got the opportunity to groom at multiple FEI events. During this time, Joei gained experience managing upper-level event horses, as well as the green young sale horses that were in and out of the barn. Joei is a knowledgeable and hard working girl who commits to her horses and students. Contact Joei to inquire about lessons at (570-807-7084).
