Aldine Westfield Stables currently has two riding instructors providing lessons onsite. Each professional brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our barn and provides quality instruction for their students. Each has a different training method and distinctive flair, so students have the opportunity to choose a style of teaching and discipline tailored for their needs.
Riding Instruction
Stacey R. Smith, Riding Instructor, Trainer
Phone: (281) 979-6151
Email: sresmith@gmail.com
Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Western Disciplines
Children and Adults
Lesson Horses available for all levels
Philosophy: First priority is safety of the students and the horses. Communication is a fundamental key to her methods. Stacey treats riding as a formal subject rather than just a hobby, supplies a syllabus to guide the lessons, structured lesson plans, and information to create a school for riding and equestrian pursuits with realistic goals.
Full Bio is available, please call or email Stacey direct for more information.
Virginia Neal Ellis, Dressage Trainer and Instructor
Phone: (713) 694-0694
Dressage
Adults
Students with horses
Philosophy: Using positive reinforcement methods to train in the
classical principals of Dressage, through an understanding of the
language of the horse. Virginia considers the biomechanics and biodynamics of the horse and horse/rider partnership, teaching and training in a way that the horse can volunteer to perform to the extent of his capabilities. All horses and riders can benefit regardless of discipline or goals. Virginia is happy to assist a beginner rider as well as an upper level trainer. Full Bio is available on her website. Please call or email Virginia directly for more information.