The Riding School

The Riding School We are all about children, horses, ponies, riding and the joy & magic of combining all of the above!

04/09/2025
04/01/2025

Deb & Jeff out on a rainy evening delivering feed and checking in on the rescue mares.

03/31/2025

71 years young this week, and I want to be riding again! It was a huge weekend! My first time on a horse in a good year! Not cool that I climbed up on sweet Clancy without my helmet. I apologize for that! But, wow, It felt great and I'm going to ride every day, slow & steady and see how it goes.

Anyone else out there in their 70's getting back to riding?

03/31/2025

My students working hard & learning over the weekend. For you horse folks out there, I give them a little grace on those darn posting diagonals when they're focusing so hard on a new skill, such as maintaining a rhythm. I know it's all coming together! Thanks for watching!

03/31/2025

Continuing on with the Great Spring Clean-up. Teddy getting back to work.

03/29/2025

I'm super proud of this young rider. It wasn't too long ago she was on the lead line. Great progress! Lacey pony gives her a little challenge, coming off the rail now and then. But all a great learning experience helping kids to learn to never give up, you'll get there.

Come join us at our Spring Open House, Saturday, April 12th, from 11:00 am to 3:00pm. We are a family friendly, kid frie...
03/26/2025

Come join us at our Spring Open House, Saturday, April 12th, from 11:00 am to 3:00pm. We are a family friendly, kid friendly barn, so bring the whole crew!

Check out our stable area, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding equipment and of course, the main stars, the lesson horses and ponies!

If you're considering riding lessons on one of our horses, or hauling in your own horse for a lesson, boarding with lessons, or just enjoy family time checking out something new, please stop by.

For more info, visit our website at
Www.riding-lessons.com

OR TEXT to 425-443-0447. Texting is the fastest way to reach me, Deb Ritchie, Owner & Trainer.

Thanks for your time, and Happy Spring!

03/26/2025

I feel like we are coming out of hibernation after a long, cold, wet winter. I know we've got some rain ahead, but it's time to get back in shape to enjoy the glorious summer ahead.

I love seeing everything coming back to life, not to mention, SUNSHINE! What a break for the horses too. A day outside,...
03/26/2025

I love seeing everything coming back to life, not to mention, SUNSHINE! What a break for the horses too. A day outside, warm, and no turnout blankets! Sweet!

This is incredible! I just had to share it! Nothing to do with horses, but simply amazing.
03/20/2025

This is incredible! I just had to share it! Nothing to do with horses, but simply amazing.

Witness the incredible athleticism of a mountain goat as it leaps across a wide canyon with perfect precision. Set against towering cliffs and swirling mist,...

03/18/2025

What an amazing rescue! God Bless our farmers and ranchers! Their love of the land and animals and amazing work ethic can't be beat!

So if you are thinking about becoming a cat trainer and taking your sweet little cat out for walks in his new harness, b...
03/16/2025

So if you are thinking about becoming a cat trainer and taking your sweet little cat out for walks in his new harness, be prepared. The little guy will quickly learn to copy the dogs and scratch on the door to go outside. Unlike a dog, if you say, " Hey kitty, stop that scratching, we're going out later!", the cat will respond by totally ignoring you, as cats do, and then he'll just keep begging to go outside. To fix this, I've got a screened window open hoping he'll be happy to sit at the open window. Perfect solution! Where did I put that darn sweater? The house is freezing!

I love how mom just calmly eats her hay.
02/20/2025

I love how mom just calmly eats her hay.

A beautiful day to hang out with my sis and nephew visiting from Spokane. Next, Seattle Aquarium!
02/04/2025

A beautiful day to hang out with my sis and nephew visiting from Spokane. Next, Seattle Aquarium!

Inspiring!
01/30/2025

Inspiring!

Maggie Richardson, 70, and her 24-year-old mare Black Beauty’s Quest are at the top of the leader board of three showjumping leagues

Anyone out there have a horse like this one?
01/28/2025

Anyone out there have a horse like this one?

Address

16724 153rd Avenue SE
Yelm, WA
98597

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 3pm

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+13604958688

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I’d like to introduce myself...

Hello everyone! My name is Deborah Ritchie and I love to teach riding! Specifically Hunt Seat Riding, both on the flat and over fences. On the flat just means riding at the walk, trot and canter as opposed to riding your horse over jumping obstacles.

I’ve been teaching for a good 30 years plus and am certified by both the USHJA which is the United States Hunter Jumper Association and the ARIA, the American Riding Instructors Association. My real passion is developing a rider from the beginning level all the way through participating in their first competition.

I enjoy teaching all levels and ages or riders. Children are especially fun to teach, and their enthusiasm for learning new skills and love for the horses and ponies is a joy to be a part of! Returning adult riders are also a joy to teach. There are so many adults out there who rode as a kid but with the demands and pressures of work, school or family have not been able to ride for a number of years.

The Riding School is a place to enjoy learning the sport of Hunt Seat riding without owning a horse of your own. I own several lovely lesson horses and ponies and I think of them all as “professors” ready to help you learn to ride.