Allegiance Arena: Western Riding Academy

Allegiance Arena: Western Riding Academy Helping build the next generation of horsemen and horsewomen—ages 4+. Proudly serving Hazel Green, Alabama.

This week has brought a lot of change to the barn.For some of our students, Ladybug had been their partner for well over...
08/22/2026

This week has brought a lot of change to the barn.

For some of our students, Ladybug had been their partner for well over a year. She was familiar, trusted, and a huge part of their progress in the saddle.

Losing a lesson horse that has been part of your journey is hard, especially for young riders who form such strong relationships with the horses they learn on.

Before lessons started, I made sure to have a conversation with each student about how it’s okay to grieve the horse they loved while still allowing themselves to embrace and learn from a new lesson mount.

Yesterday Spice officially made her lesson program debut, and she handled her first day exactly as I hoped she would.

Spice stepped into her new job beautifully. She was quiet, responsive, patient when she needed to be, and gave her riders the opportunity to use the skills we’ve been building rather than simply carrying them through the lesson.

But I was equally proud of our students.

They showed up, embraced the change, trusted what they’ve been taught, and rode the horse underneath them. It reminded me just how much they’ve grown as young horsewomen.

This week wasn’t about replacing Bugs. You simply can’t replace a horse that meant that much to our family, our students, and our program.

It was about taking everything she helped teach these kids and carrying it forward.

I’m incredibly proud of our students, incredibly proud of Spice, and feeling a little more reassured that this next chapter at AAWRA is going to be okay♥️

—Mrs. Britt

(A few photos of Paisley and Anne riding Spice and Pippi♥️)

This morning, the AAWRA family said goodbye to a very special member of our program.At 41 years old, Ladybug, lovingly k...
08/19/2026

This morning, the AAWRA family said goodbye to a very special member of our program.

At 41 years old, Ladybug, lovingly known as Bugs, was the oldest horse in our barn and without question one of the most special lesson horses we have ever had the privilege of sharing with our students.

Bugs lived to have a job. Even well into her senior years, being saddled and having a student on her back was where she was happiest. She taught countless lessons, carried so many of our kiddos, built confidence, kept her riders honest, and had a way of teaching things that an instructor simply can’t.

She wasn’t always the easiest horse in the barn, and honestly, that was part of what made her such a good one. Bugs taught her students to be proactive riders. She taught patience, feel, confidence, and how to communicate with the horse underneath them. The lessons she gave our students went far beyond learning how to sit in a saddle.

And somewhere along the way, our students became her people too.

She knew the sound of treat bags, loved her NickerDoodles and pastries, and certainly wasn’t shy about letting you know when she thought she deserved something.

There is going to be an enormous empty space at our barn without her.

To every student who ever groomed her, rode her, hugged her neck, slipped her a treat, learned something from her, or simply loved our old girl, thank you for being part of her story.

Lesson horses like Bugs are incredibly hard to find and impossible to replace.

We were so lucky she was ours.

Rest easy, Bugs♥️Your job here is finished. You took care of so many of our kiddos, and we will take it from here. We love you sweet girl!

08/17/2026

☀️ AAWRA Barn Update ☀️

Due to today’s extreme heat and heat index, we will be rescheduling all afternoon and evening lessons. Keeping our students and horses safe will always be our top priority!

All families have been contacted and rescheduling information has been sent out.

Everyone, please stay cool and hydrated today! It’s going to be a scorcher, and the humidity will only get worse once the rain moves in.🥵

Lessons tomorrow will continue as scheduled, with slightly cooler temperatures expected. Please make sure you bring a drink to sip on as needed, and remember, hydration starts before your lesson!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the barn this week!♥️🐴

Two years between these photos💗🐴Jillian was one of my very first toddler students, so it’s pretty neat to look back and ...
08/15/2026

Two years between these photos💗🐴

Jillian was one of my very first toddler students, so it’s pretty neat to look back and see just how far she’s come. From learning those very first basics to becoming a more confident and capable rider, she has grown so much in two years.

One of the best parts of teaching young kids longterm is getting to watch their horsemanship grow right along with them. So proud of the little horsewoman she’s becoming!

— Mrs. Britt

We’re really happy with how this mare is coming along under saddle. She’s been given plenty of time to settle in, be eva...
08/14/2026

We’re really happy with how this mare is coming along under saddle. She’s been given plenty of time to settle in, be evaluated, and show us exactly who she is, and she’ll officially make her debut in our lesson program the last week of this month.

It takes a lot for a horse to earn the title of an AAWRA Program Horse. Our standards are high, and for good reason. We don’t believe in a revolving door of lesson horses. When a horse earns a place in our program, our intention is for them to be here for the long haul.

We put a tremendous amount of pride into the way our horses ride, the confidence they give our students, and the standard of horsemanship they represent. But I’m equally proud of the life they have outside of the lesson program. They’re deeply appreciated, exceptionally well cared for, and given the respect and consideration they deserve as the heart of our program.

A good lesson horse is something you simply can’t put a price on, and we never take for granted what these horses give to our program and our students.

We’re looking forward to seeing Spice settle into this next chapter as an AAWRA Program Horse💗🐴

🌵🤠A Little AAWRA Barn Update🤠🌵As we head into the rest of this week and the beginning of next, we’re expecting some pret...
08/11/2026

🌵🤠A Little AAWRA Barn Update🤠🌵

As we head into the rest of this week and the beginning of next, we’re expecting some pretty high heat indexes!

Please make sure your child is coming to the barn well hydrated and ready for their lesson. We’re going to do our absolute best to keep our students in the saddle as much as possible, but the safety and wellbeing of both our students and our program horses will always come first♥️

We also want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has recently reached out about our lesson program! We’re incredibly thankful for the continued interest in AAWRA.

If you’ve been on the fence about getting your child started, now is a great time to reach out. We’d be happy to help you schedule a trial lesson or find the right lesson package for your family🙂

Our Preschool Lesson Program is currently FULL, and we have officially started a waitlist. If you’d like to have your child added, just send us a message with their information and we’ll gladly get them on our list.

And lastly, we’d appreciate everyone keeping our beloved lesson mare Ladybug in your prayers♥️🐴

Last week, our old girl took a bit of a spill while frolicking in the pasture and unfortunately bowed a tendon. She is currently on stall rest while we take her recovery one day at a time. There are still some unknowns ahead, but we’re remaining hopeful and giving our girl every opportunity to heal!

We’re looking forward to finishing out another wonderful week at the barn with our AAWRA family. Thank you all for continuing to support our little academy, our students, and the horses who make it all possible♥️🐴

If you’ve been thinking about getting your child involved with horses, we’d love to welcome you to the AAWRA family!AAWR...
08/03/2026

If you’ve been thinking about getting your child involved with horses, we’d love to welcome you to the AAWRA family!

AAWRA currently has a few openings for new students!

We specialize in one on one western horsemanship lessons for beginners through advanced riders.

We welcome students as young as 3 years old (evaluation required) and are passionate about helping every rider build confidence, safety, and strong horsemanship skills.

What we offer:

• Weekly lesson programs
• Biweekly lesson programs
• Trial lessons for families who would like to experience AAWRA before enrolling

We take a lot of pride in providing safe, one on one instruction with exceptional lesson horses in a positive, family oriented environment.

Conveniently located in Hazel Green, Alabama.

If you’d like more information or are interested in scheduling a trial lesson, we’d love to welcome your child to the AAWRA family.

Just send us a message!

Congratulations to our July AAWRA Student of the Month, Ry’el! Ry’el has worked incredibly hard in her riding program, a...
08/01/2026

Congratulations to our July AAWRA Student of the Month, Ry’el!

Ry’el has worked incredibly hard in her riding program, and that dedication has earned her the opportunity to level up to her current mount, Ladybug. Watching her confidence, determination, and horsemanship continue to grow has been such a joy.

We couldn’t be more proud of the progress she’s made, and we can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes in the months ahead.

Congratulations, Ry’el! We are so proud of you💗🐴

Good evening, AAWRA families! We’re currently keeping an eye on the weather, but as of now, we’re expecting to be good t...
07/31/2026

Good evening, AAWRA families!

We’re currently keeping an eye on the weather, but as of now, we’re expecting to be good to go for tomorrow morning’s lessons. We look forward to seeing everyone at the barn!

We’re also excited to share that our July AAWRA Student of the Month has been selected! We’ll be announcing our July recipient around lunchtime tomorrow, so be sure to keep an eye on our page as we celebrate one student’s hard work, dedication, and growth.

See you at the barn!♥️🐴

August is still sure to bring plenty of Alabama heat, but every day gets us one step closer to those cooler evenings tha...
07/31/2026

August is still sure to bring plenty of Alabama heat, but every day gets us one step closer to those cooler evenings that we all look forward to!

As we move toward September, we’ll be able to enjoy more time under the arena lights again. There’s just something special about riding as the sun goes down, with cooler temperatures, happy horses, and families gathered around the arena💗

We truly think the barn has a whole different kind of magic once those lights come on, and we can’t wait to share those evenings with our AAWRA family again. ✨🐴

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1291 Scott Road
Hazel Green, AL
35750

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Tuesday 2pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 2pm - 6:30pm
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