English riding instruction, full board, layup for travelers. Near Gainesville and I75. All ages. This is the page for Thumbs Up Riding School. Come visit!
We teach Balanced Seat Riding, which is an English form, the root of Dressage and Eventing. The focus is on developing a solid foundation: balance, control, communication, confidence. All ages are welcome, with adult beginners and returning adults a specialty, as well as children. Full board is offered, training for weanlings, and layover for folks traveling to the show venues South or North of he
06/14/2026
Dressage doesn't have to be complicated! Your seat sets the bend, your legs set the direction and your reins ask for the bend in the neck. Shop all my books at www.elaineheneybooks.com and worldwide on Amazon.
I love this teaching language.
05/28/2026
As blogger and high-school teacher Sarah Susa helped longtime “barn rats” put together their one-page resumes (“Times New Roman, 12-point font documents—plugging in skills and experiences using only the most active of verbs”), she realized just how much they had learned and grown through their years at Black Dog Stables.
Her latest blog is a heartfelt tribute to the generations of kids who grow up at the barn.
Read on at the link in comments.
📸 Courtesy of Sarah Susa
05/23/2026
11 Core Exercises Every Horse Should Be Doing ✅ Build strength, balance & better movement for your horse
12/01/2025