Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Youthtowne Riders Program
724-899-3910
youthtownebarn@yahoo.com
The Youthtowne Riders Facility offers a free equestrian program for area youth and for youth from our sponsored schools in low income areas.
The focus of our riding program is on Dressage. In addition to ring work, our students also have the opportunity to go on trail rides, participate in shows, and attend field trips.
At the Youthtowne Riders Program young people are learning as much about themselves as they are learning about horses. Amazingly, learning how to achieve specific goals with a horse often translates into learning life skills that will stay with them far beyond our stables. Our students are challenged to take on real responsibilities. We watch them grow in self-confidence and ability and take great pride in their individual achievements.
Facility
- 19 stall barn with heated/ air conditioned viewing lounge/ meeting room with a kitchen and restrooms
- 60’ x 110’ indoor arena
- regulation large dressage arena
- may acres of wooded areas and open fields for trail riding
- large pastures for turnout
Programs
- Weekly riding lessons
- Day camp
- Horse shows
- Educational lectures
- Social events
Programs
The Youthtowne Riders program encompasses students ages 11 to 18. Lessons are run in a private or semi-private format with detailed attention to each rider and horse pairing.
Name: Mohjavi Motif
Dob: May 7, 1996
Color: Roan
Breed: Pony of the Americas
“Mo” is an amazing pony and is great for beginners to get their introduction to riding on. She has been a staple in our program doing lessons, trail riding, pony rides and shows.
Name: Mgw’s Dun Smoked Ya
Dob: March 13, 2003
Color: Bay
Breed: Quarter Pony
“Ben” is a super cool little man with a big personality. He works doing lessons, trail riding, and shows.
Name: Lucy
Dob: 2004
Color: Bay
Breed:Quarter horse cross
Lucy loves to hit the trails with her riders, and with her extensive show background has lots to teach the kids who ride her.
Name: Overdressed
Dob: May 28, 2009
Color: Bay
Breed: Oldenberg
“Sophie” is a great ride for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. With her beautiful lofty gaits she is fun to ride.
Name: Hilltop’s Maxamillion
Dob: May 7, 2012
Color: Chestnut
Breed: American Saddlebred
“Lucky” is a great move up horse for the kids who want to refine their skills. With his sensitive nature and super smooth gaits he is a barn favorite!
Name: Bragg City Lite
Dob: April 29, 1999
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Thoroughbred
“Chuck” has left his racing days behind and is enjoying a more leisurely life as a lesson horse. He is a great confidence builder for the kids and is good on the trail as well as in the arena.
Name: Shorty
Dob: 2016
Color: sorrel
Breed: Halflinger
Shorty is a super cool little dude! He is transitioning well from being an Amish buggy pony to being a riding pony. He is a welcome addition to the program doing lessons, trail riding and pony rides. We see good things as a show pony in his future as well.
Name: Ember
Dob: 2018
Color: Roan
Breed: Percheron / Quarter horse cross
Ember is a lesson horse in training. She has amazingly smooth gaits and a great work ethic. She is just a youngster and we hope to have her for many years to come!
Name: Maximus
Dob: 2009
Color: Bay
Breed: Fresian/ Standardbred cross
“Max” is our newest addition. This gentle giant is a sweet boy, and very smart. He has been great for the beginners, and with his big and floaty movement we can’t wait to see where his talents lay. He is transitioning well from an Amish driving horse to a saddle horse.