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A gentleman's farm in eastern Connecticut specializing in horse boarding,
training and English riding instruction for children and adults alike. Brush
Meadows has extensive riding areas on the property as well as many trail rides
accesible within minutes. Situated on over 40 acres of private pastures and
woods, Brush Meadows has much to offer for serious riders as well as those just
looking to get away for a quiet trail ride.
US Pony Club instructor and examiner Sherri Colby brings a wealth of experience
in all areas of both English riding and instruction as well as horse training.
Courses are tailored for individual students and their riding level. Our
philosophy is that first and foremost, riding horses should be fun.
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Sherri Colby has a wealth of experience working with pleasure and competitive
riders. She works with a wide variety of horse breeds and riding disciplines,
and riders with a wide range of skills and abilities. Sherri is a C-3 Pony Club
graduate, and has been a Pony Club instructor and examiner for over a decade.
As a teen she trained her own horses to Hawaii State Championships in Hunt Seat
Equitation, English Performance Horse, Eventing, and Western Performance Horse.
More recently Sherri has trained her own horses to multiple show and high point
championships in Dressage and Hunters.
Sherri’s students have earned multiple show and high point championships and
have passed Pony Club ratings through the upper levels. Through her instruction, Sherri's
students have become better partners with their horses so that both horse and
rider are safer, happier, and more successful. Pleasure riders and beginners have developed a greater sense of security
and are able to participate in a wider variety of activities.
Her philosophy of teaching and training
is to create a more effective rider, a more responsive horse, and greater
harmony between them while progressing at the appropriate pace.
Private, semi-private and small group lessons available on your horse or
our nice ponies and horses. Will travel to your location. We offer reasonable
rates and flexible scheduling. Beginners and green horses welcome.
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I have 3 horses, all with different personalities and riding abilities. Sherri has always tailored her lesson plan to the horse and rider, obtaining the best in both for each lesson. Sherri has the ability to teach to all...whether it be Pony Club kids or adults. She helps riders to understand that dressage is a process and it is ongoing...no matter the day or the horse you ride. Sherri has also traveled throughout the country helping folks look at riding prospects. The photo below is the gelding she helped me locate and evaluate before purchase. Pepper is now an integral part of my life and I'm proud to say Sherri helped me find him. Melissa Jones-Owen.
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Sherri was the hands down best instructor that my daughter [Charlotte] ever had. Being a somewhat timid rider, she would have never have had the positive riding experience that she had for her entire Pony Club career without Sherri's instruction. Sherri was able to get her out of her comfort zone, while making her feel safe and successful with each and every ride. Her riding time with Sherri was actually more than just an equestrian experience-it was also life lessons-learned on a horse! Thank you Sherri!! Margo Campbell, Fairbanks, Alaska
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Sherri's patience for both horse and rider is just as evident as her passion and positive energy. I equate Sherri to a magician, for each time we rode she was pulling out a new and challenging exercise from her hat. As a competitor in all-around english, over-fences, and western events it is important to me to have a riding coach that can propose a variety of challenges and with Sherri's help we've gone on to earn several local and state championships including multiple qualifications for the AQHA World Show. - Lindsey & Deckn' the Night Away
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Private and small group lessons offered by
Sherri Colby, US Pony Club instructor and examiner. Sherri has many years of
experience working with a variety of horses and riders, from beginner to
advanced, and both competitive and pleasure riders. Sherri believes in a
progressive approach to teaching and training, with an emphasis on correct rider
position and effective riding. Sherri will help you communicate better with
your horse though the development of balance, timing, and proper use of the
aids. Personalized training is offered in many disciplines and specific to the
needs of each horse and rider.
Sherri provides fun and productive lessons for
everyone, from the serious rider to "gentle" instruction for timid riders.
Accepting trailer-ins or Sherri will travel to your
location. For those riders without horses, we have a few ponies and horses
available for those taking weekly lessons. These ponies and horses are schooled
in English and are calm and kind. Learn about and practice horse care in
addition to developing your riding skills. Become a well-rounded, knowledgeable
horse person by following Sherri through an education process modeled on the
United States Pony Club (www.ponyclub.org
Home school students welcome to meet your PE and other requirements.
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Sherri has worked with a number of different
horse breeds and personalities. She can
help your horse become more manageable and fun to ride. Training is progressive and specific to
each horse’s physical ability and personality. Sherri enjoys starting young horses and working with green horses,
whether they are youngsters or adults.
Let Sherri help your horse to thrive.
Then she can help you develop the confidence and good riding to bring that good
training forward.
Read Sherri’s bio to learn more about her show and
training background. Give her a call or
send an email to discuss training options and costs.
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Sherri Colby
97 Robinson Hill Road
North Franklin CT 06254
(971) 400-5553
sherri@brushmeadows.com
Connecticut River Arabian Assn.
Spring Derby Premiere Sport Horse Show
April 30th-May 2nd, 2010
Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA
This is an open Dressage and Open Hunter Over Fences Show
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