The Riding Academy at Old Mill Equestrian Community

04/18/2026

It's time to start thinking about summer camp!

We are offering 3 camp sessions this year. Show Season camp will be focused on learning about the different classes and divisions found at horse shows. This camp offers a half day option for our younger campers, and a full day option with additional education for our teens and preteens.
Summer Fun camp is our beginner friendly camp option. Campers will ride daily, but we will also enjoy plenty of water time and other fun activities. We will offer both half and full day options for this camp, ages 6+.
Our Advanced Horsemanship Camp is for our serious students. This camp will have a strong focus on horse training, care, and management as well as time in the saddle.

Show Season Prep Camp Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD0ZjzxcydIxHGGI5DSf6DogeSve-3HPnSU_yRVdg2CkgE5g/viewform?usp=header

Summer Fun Camp Registration:
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03/09/2026

Old Mill is excited to host the schooling shows for our local dressage club this year! These shows will be open to students on school horses. Please note students should be able to ride in a group lesson and walk/trot/canter independently before showing. Please notify your instructor if you plan on showing this year so school horses can be assigned!
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11/09/2025

We had a great time at the Green Valley Stables fun show yesterday! It was a busy day of showing, starting with jumping classes and finishing with speed events. It was a day of firsts for many of our riders: first show, first canter classes, first time doing speed events, first time doing crossrails, and everyone had great rides! I am so proud of all our students.
It was really fun to see Lumpy get to return to his speed event days. It's pretty cool when a horse can get 3rd in a large, competitive western pleasure class and turn around and get 2nd out of 17 in poles!

07/26/2025

We are back from an AMAZING youth nationals!! Both of the girls competing this year were first time exhibitors and they both rose to the occasion and rode beautifully. I am so proud of them, they have worked so hard to get there and it makes my heart full that they were rewarded with ribbons in some big, competitive classes.

AA Promote The Show and Leta Bass: Top Ten Intro Level Dressage Walk/Trot 10 and Under
and with Paige Reidy:
Top Ten PB SHUS JTR 14 and Under
Top Ten Training Level JTR 14 and Under
Top Ten Dressage Seat Equitation JTR 14 and Under

I was terrible about getting pictures this time but here's a couple snapshots!

07/11/2025

Proper helmet fit is so important! I see students purchase poorly fitting helmets all the time. The Troxels you can find at the local feed store don't fit a majority of people. Also, bicycle helmets are NOT approved for riding! Riding helmets are certified to a different standard than bicycle helmets. You only get one brain, be sure to protect it!

Do the five-point safety check when selecting your riding helmet.

07/08/2025

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that it is time for my sweet Bug to retire from the lesson horse string. Bug has been a favorite for many years and is the ultimate confidence builder. She has toted countless little ones, patiently carried fearful riders, and seen so many riders through big firsts, such as first canters, first trail rides, and first times in the show ring. She has such a unique ability to dutifully do her job in spite of rider nerves or tension. Now, it is time for me to do my job as her owner and let her come home to be spoiled in her retirement. There have been a multitude of factors in this decision, and I have always promised my school horses that they get to come home and enjoy retirement, and that I won't run them into the ground. At 24 years old, she has paid her dues and deserves to be pampered!
Thank you to everyone for loving my sweet girl and please feel free to bring her treats and give her extra love during her last week at Old Mill!

07/08/2025

Registration is open for our advanced camp! This will be a four day camp running August 12-15. This camp requires instructor approval and is only open to students capable of cantering in a group setting.

Registration link is in the comments!

This camp will be a four day camp from Tuesday, August 12-Friday August 15th. This camp requires instructor approval. This will be an in depth, educational camp for our serious riders! Cost for the 4 days is $350, or $90/day if not attending the full camp. Spots are limited so sign up ASAP!

07/07/2025

Our rated show team enjoys showing at some of the top venues in the country!

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07/07/2025

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06/03/2025

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June 16-20 This camp is beginner friendly. For our younger campers we are offering a half day camp from 9-12. Full day camp is 9-3. Price for half day is $250, full day is $375 for the week. Full day campers should bring a lunch.