Healy Schaefer Horsemanship

Healy Schaefer Horsemanship Horseback riding lessons with an experienced instructor. Learn how to ride english or western. I have competed in hunters, jumpers, eventing, and dressage.

I have been teaching horseback riding lessons and training horses for over 11 years. I have been involved in pony club and 4-H both as a member and a leader. I enjoy working with young horses and starting them for both the english and western rider. I grew up riding on the Baltimore County Horse Show Association; Carroll County English Association; Harford County Horse Show Association; Blue & Gra

y Circuit; Washington County Horse Council Shows; Pennsylvania State 4-H Show; Pony Club Nationals in Show Jumping and Gaming; Penn National Horse Show; USEA; USHJA, among many others. I have worked with students from the age of 3 on up through adults and both for the first time rider to the advanced rider. have taught both english and western lessons and structure the lessons to fit the needs of both horse and rider. I am currently located in Mercersburg, Pa at Lemaliza Farm. For more information or to set up a lesson please contact me at 13019881168.

05/12/2025

True partnership in the saddle means active listening, thoughtful guidance, and shared effort. It’s not just about sitting pretty — it’s about being present, responsive, and responsible for every stride.

A passenger follows the movement.
A partner shapes it with clarity, softness, and intention.

Whether you’re schooling at home or competing in the arena, strive to ride with your horse, not on them. That’s where real harmony begins.

01/11/2025
Sending you Thanksgiving wishes for a day full of love, laughter, and gratitude.
11/29/2024

Sending you Thanksgiving wishes for a day full of love, laughter, and gratitude.

2024 HSH Show TeamWe will be offering two meeting options for individuals interested in showing with HSH this year. We w...
02/27/2024

2024 HSH Show Team

We will be offering two meeting options for individuals interested in showing with HSH this year. We will be going over a lot of important information including dates, expectations, and cost. This meeting is required for anyone wanting to compete as part of the HSH show team at all events including home shows, clinics, off-site shows, and 4-h shows. Message Krista or Steve with any questions.

Option 1: Thursday March 14th 6:30 PM
Option 2: Saturday March 16th 1:00 PM

HSH Halloween Show
01/01/2024

HSH Halloween Show

September HSH Show
01/01/2024

September HSH Show

12/31/2023

- When my instructor repeats to me: ′′Straighten your shoulders and open your chest!” He’s not just teaching me how to stand up. He's teaching me that in life we should always walk straight and face problems head on.

- When my instructor asks me to lower my legs and keep them close to the horse, he teaches me that in life we do not allow distractions and that little is enough to deviate from his path.

- When my instructor tells me "Too much hand, don't hang on to the reins! "He teaches me to give and not to take, with the greatest respect of others.

- When he yells and repeats endlessly: "Look forward in the direction you want to go!” He teaches me the importance of setting goals and never losing sight of them to achieve them.

- When I ask to move up or do more and my instructor says I'm not ready, he teaches me that in life you must always respect your rhythm and never skip the steps.

- When I fall and get back up, I learn that there are always setbacks, times when we back up, but the important thing is to get up more determined than before.

- If I hold my breath during a ride and he jokingly tells me "breathe! You are purple!” I understand that you have to let your emotions flow in order to get rid of them.

- When at the end of the course I am happy with the work done and my instructor says to me′ ′Well done, thank your teacher′′ I know he is not referring to himself but to my horse.

- Now you, you who are watching a rider pass in the saddle, keep saying that riding is not a sport because it is the horse that does everything. I agree. Horse riding is not a sport. It is a life lesson.

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Mercersburg, PA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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+13019881168

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Krista has been teaching riders, training horses and competing for over 3 decades. Her husband, Steve has been involved in the horse industry for over 2 decades. They run a 4-H club, The Equine Mane-iacs as leaders for over 5 years. Krista has competed in hunters, jumpers, eventing, and dressage. She enjoys working with young horses and starting them for both the english and western rider. She has shown on the Baltimore County Horse Show Association, Carroll County English Association, Harford County Horse Show Association, Blue & Gray Circuit, Washington County Horse Council Shows, Pennsylvania State 4-H Show, Pony Club Nationals in Show Jumping and Gaming, Penn National Horse Show, USEA, USHJA, as well as other equine activities. Steve is versed in ground work, long lining and pleasure horses. they have worked with students from the age of 4 through adults and both for the first time rider to the advanced rider. they have taught both english and western lessons and structure the lessons to fit the needs of both horse and rider. We are currently located at Lemaliza Farm in Mercersburg, PA. For further information please contact Krista at (301) 988-1168 or Steve at (301) 302-3698