Instruction and Training at Glenbaer

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Ben at 5 years old, Legacy at 4 years old


Andrea St.Hilaire-Glenn offers riding lessons and training for eventing, jumpers, and dressage for green horses and first-time riders through experienced, serious competitors. Riders seeking instruction through Preliminary eventing, Second Level dressage, and upper-level jumpers are welcome to the program. While specializing in young, green horses, Andrea also trains horses through Intermediate eventing and Third Level dressage. Emphasis is placed on enhancing effective communication through programs tailored to the needs of both the horse and rider, thus developing a polished, well-ridden performance.

Instruction
Andrea's instructing focuses on developing clear communication, riders' understanding, and most importantly, making each riding lesson a positive experience. Her encouraging teaching style influences riders' initiative and confidence, helping them to develop determination, finesse, and self-assurance in their abilities on course. With this approach, Andrea's students regularly perform at the top of their division or class at competitions throughout the region. Glenbaer will be offering a couple horses for lesson use in 2008, and students are welcome to bring their horse to the facility.

Training
Training at Glenbaer consists of clear and effective communication, positive reinforcement, and the development of trust and confidence. Andrea has trained numerous horses running the gamut of personalities and behaviors, giving her a well-rounded background to correctly bring out the most each horse has to offer.
A strong foundation is the primary goal for young and unschooled horses. A similar approach is taken with schooled and competitive horses, with a focus on solidifying the basics and adding brilliance and precision to the performances. Horses are challenged to become quick thinkers and "problem-solvers," such that they are able to react with speed and confidence when faced with tricky combinations on course. Especially on cross-country, the best and safest horse is one who listens to his rider, but thinks for himself.

In-Hand Training
Yearlings through three-year-olds are accepted for in-hand training. This includes work on ground manners, suppling and bending exercises for respect, as well as schooling the triangle. In 2008, the Glenns will be available for handling at most USEA Future Event Horse classes and certain USDF/Breed Shows.




Two of Andrea's youngest students working with Joe Buck


Services Offered
Please see notes below

Lessons
Private Hour	$50
Private Half-hour*	$30
Semi-Priv. Hour	$40
Training
Single Session	$50
Full Training	$900/month
Coaching
Events with Andrea competing	$40
Events with Andrea not competing	$90
General shows	$45/day

* Private half-hour lessons: Available only to students 12 years of age and younger.
Full Training: Includes 5 training sessions per week. Full board is included in the monthly cost, with access to regular turnout, along with hay and grain as appropriate to ensure top maintenance and overall health (supplements provided by owner).
Coaching: All coursewalks are included in the rate, as are travel fees. When Andrea is competing, warm-up for each phase will be conducted as available based on the schedule. When not competing, warm-up for all phases is guaranteed. At general shows (e.g., dressage, jumpers), warm-up for each class will be as available.

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Lesson Weekends
Because of the significant interest, Glenbaer will now be holding "lesson weekends" for its clients. These have been designed in a "mini-boot camp" fashion, with rising gas prices in mind for riders who currently trailer to Glenbaer on a consistent basis, and for clients whose schedule or distance does not permit a regular commute to the farm.

Participants are welcome to arrive with their horses beginning Thursday evening, stable over the weekend, and have several riding sessions (multiple horses allowed). Riders can have up to two lessons per horse on full days, and one lesson on half days (e.g., trailer in on Friday night, two lessons on Saturday, one on Sunday before heading home).

As scheduling allows, lessons will be private sessions (cross-country work may be in small groups). The dressage arena, stadium jumps, and cross-country schooling field are all available for the lessons. The rates are as follows:

Lessons
Two lessons	$45 each
Three or more lessons	$40 each
Stabling
Each horse per night	$16

Next lesson weekend dates: June 20-22, July 18-20




Andrea and Galaxy, 2003: GMHA and Stoneleigh-Burnham (above), GMHA and King Oak (below)
Andrea acquired Galaxy at 1st Level dressage training with essentially no jumping experience, and trained him through 3rd Level dressage and Intermediate eventing.





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