07/21/2026
š¤ The End of an Era š¤
This year, Grace Riding Academy celebrated 22 years in business. I grew up alongside my horses, and I would not be the woman I am today without my lesson program.
After many hours of prayer and reflection, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close Grace Riding Academy.
This has been one of the hardest decisions Iāve ever made.
After the passing of Kharatee and Cici this spring, and now needing to retire Pandora due to her health, I realized I no longer have the heart to continue my lesson program.
For many years, Grace Riding Academy has been so much more than a business. It has been a passion projectāa place where so many riders discovered confidence, connection, and a deeper love of horses. Iāve had the privilege of watching these incredible horses facilitate growth and change in so many peopleās lives. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to teach so many riders and share my love of horses with this incredible community.
To everyone who has trusted me with their horses, trusted me to swing a leg over one of mine, to every rider who showed up eager to learn, and to every horse who gave so much of themselvesāthank you. The memories weāve made together will stay with me forever.
As this chapter comes to a close, Arizona, Georgia, and Contessa will be looking for wonderful new homes.
My hope is to keep Kata and give Pandora the retirement she so deserves.
Thank you for your support, encouragement, and friendship over the years. Grace Riding Academy has truly been one of the greatest blessings of my life, and I will always cherish this community.
With love and gratitude,
Isabella & the horses š¤
