What a wonderful Summer it has been so far!!! The Horse Shows we have hosted have been so much fun! The Riding Camps have been a blast!Thank you to all our volunteers...could not so it without you!!!
We still have one more show, the final show in our series, on Sunday, Sept. 12th. The show starts at 9am with Halter classes, then English, Wester, Gymkhana, Jumping and Trail. Classes are only $7 each or $55 for the entire day. Feel free to call Kate with any questions about the show at ph. # (928) 310-8445.Also, Northern AZ Riding Stables is hosting their 2nd annual RIDE FOR THE CURE Benefit and Charity ride on Sat. Aug. 28th. The ride starts at 2pm and safe trail horses are available to rent. There will be a BBQ and a raffle with terrific prizes. Cost is $35 and all proceeds are donated to finding a cure for Brest Cancer. Please call Susan Wolfe of Northern AZ Riding Stables at ph.# 928-266-2233 for pricing and availability.WELCOME:
Welcome! My name is Kate Dixon and here you can get more information on me, my training and philosophy. This site includes the services that I offer, such as lessons, horse training, sales, and shows. I specialize in Sport Horses; Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing. I have a passion for Natural Horsemanship and use those methods of training with all my horses. I also love teaching both English and Western riders, as well as competitive and simply pleasure riders.Thanks for coming, enjoy your visit!
Kate's Bio:
My background is incredibly varied, starting with Barrel Racing and Roping as a kid, to Show Jumping on the South American International circuit while living in Argentina! I have shown in National and Regional Breed shows for Arabians, Morgans, Quarter Horses and Paints. I rode for Oregon State University on both the Event Team and the Hunter/Jumper Team. I started my training career in 1992, when Inavale Farm in Philomath, OR. hired me on as their Head Trainer. Inavale was a Morgan show horse barn, but was looking to expand into the Sport Horse world. We built a strong lesson program and eventually hired 2 more assistant instructors, built a wonderful Cross-Country course, and opened the barn to a variety of breeds and disciplines.After 5 years at Inavale, I went out on my own as an Independent Trainer. I was competing Arabians, Morgans, Quarter Horses, Paints, Thoroughbreds, and Warmbloods in Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, and Regional Breed Shows. The variety of horses and disciplines taught me how to be a real horsewoman and listen to each horse, formulating specific programs for each horse.I continued as an Independent Trainer in OR, AK, WY, and now AZ. I am the Head Trainer and Barn Manager for Northern Arizona Riding Stables in Flagstaff, AZ. I travel to multiple barns around Flagstaff, teaching and training. I am available for clinics and will be holding several at NARS in the Summer of 2010. I will also be hosting several schooling jumper shows throughout the year at NARS. Check this website for updates. Milestone Equestrian welcomes our new
Assistant Trainer:
Lauren Slotten
Lauren is an experienced horse woman in both English and Western riding styles who began her career as a child in Illinois. She started riding Saddle Seat at age nine. Soon after she moved to a hunter/jumper barn where she cared for horses and tack in exchange for lessons. During high school Lauren worked as an exercise rider at two boarding facilities. One of which offered trail riding in the summer where Lauren guided for their dude string. The other specialized in Hunter/Jumper show horses. In 2003 she moved west to attend Northern Arizona University where she received a degree in Anthropology with a minor in Sociology. While attending school Lauren horse/house sat throughout Flagstaff, a service she still offers to residents with horse property. Currently Lauren is employed at Northern Arizona Riding Stables where she provides quality care for the horses. She also helps with Horse Camps, Clinics and Schooling Shows as assistant trainer to Kate Dixon. For Lauren working with horses is both a passion and a career. She welcomes any opportunity to assists with your equine needs.
Lauren Slotten, riding her young horse, "Shooter", in the new footing at Northern AZ Riding Stables..
