Lesson Programs At A Rising Star

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  • Stellar Farm proudly offers a comprehensive riding program with focus on Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation techniques, as well as foundational Dressage training and some dabbling in Eventing for fun. Our curriculum is designed to accommodate riders of various skill levels, from beginners to advanced.

    Stellar Farm is a very friendly equestrian community that prioritizes love of horses and kindness above all. Competition is done for fun and not for status at our barn. Our people love to just socialize at the barn, getting together outside of the barn for pot-lucks or Stock Show events, and helping each other out with barn chores. 

    Whether you are looking to improve your technique or are just entering into the equestrian world, our program is designed to support and guide you every step of the way.

    Stellar Farm is dedicated to shaping well-rounded equestrians who value the bond between horse and rider.

    Our program emphasizes that being an equestrian goes beyond riding-it's about understanding and caring for the horse as a partner.

  • Stellar Farm offers lessons and training rides with an option to ride one of our school horses if you don't own one of your own.

    New riders will begin with an evaluation lesson. The evaluation lesson will help our trainer determine current experience level and match you with a lesson horse.

  • Text: 303-597-6233

    Email: stellarfarm11@gmail.com

Stellar farm website
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  • Bringing the Wild West back

    From the moment a child sees a horse for the first time, something special happens—a spark, a connection. And that spark never really fades. Yet for many, getting involved with horses can feel out of reach. Between the high costs and the challenges of learning to care for and ride a 1,000-pound animal, it can be overwhelming.

    America was built on horseback, but as a nation, we’ve drifted away from this powerful part of our heritage. Our mission is to bring it back. We’re more than just a riding academy—we’re a movement. Whether you’re learning the basics of horse care and riding or dreaming of becoming an equine professional, we’re here to guide you.

    Explore different riding disciplines, compete in events, and attend hands-on clinics. From ages 1 to 100, there’s a place for everyone in our community.

  • From horseback riding lessons, to horse camps, to horse themed birthday parties, we have it all, right here in Arvada, CO.

  • Email: americanridingacademy@gmail.com
    Phone number: 720-404-4686

American Riding Academy Website
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  • Tennie has been teaching riding lessons for 27+ years. She is certified in English and Western riding instruction and a lifetime member of Certified Horsemanship Association. She does private riding lessons starting at age 5. (Past students range from ages 3 to 80!) She teaches from the ground up. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, horse behavior, haltering, leading, grooming, tacking up, and mounted exercises (walk, trot, canter, etc.). She works in an indoor or outdoor riding arena all year long.

    She is all about sharing the love of equine. She especially enjoys seeing the joy of the first ride and loves teaching students how to understand their horses and how to communicate effectively and safely. 

  • She does private riding lessons starting at age 5. (Past students range from ages 3 to 80!) She teaches from the ground up. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, horse behavior, haltering, leading, grooming, tacking up, and mounted exercises (walk, trot, canter, etc.).

  • Phone number: (303) 548.5340

    Email: tennie.1@netzero.net

Pheonix Equine Training

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If you prefer to use an instructor/trainer that is not “in-house”, there is a $25 fee per visit.

All outside instructors and trainers must schedule a time for use of the indoor or outdoor arenas. ARS in-house instructors/trainers have schedule priority.

Outside instructors/trainers are required to have ARS on their liability policy. A certificate of insurance is required prior to working on the property.

Contact the ARS office for further information.

Outside Trainers and Lessons

Trailered-in horses are permitted for a $25 fee per horse.

Hours for off-site horses:

9:00am to 3:00pm

Before using the facility, the following are required:

  • Updated copies of current vaccinations

  • Current deworming record

  • Current Coggins

  • Disclosure of any medical conditions

  • Payment of the facility fee

  • Attendance of a brief orientation

Trailered-in Horse Policy

Records may be dropped off at the ARS office or emailed in advance.