Welcome to Alpine Ridge Farms
 

"Where the fun begins and learning never ends"

600 - 10 Mile Rd. NW, Sparta, MI 49345

616-887-2929 Farm

616-887-1419 Home

616-437-9264 Cell

rbrad10172@msn.com - e-mail address

What we offer:

* Year around riding lesson program

* Certified ARIA Instructor

* Full boarding

* Horses for sale

* Horses for lease

* Arena rental

* Show experience

* LMHJA Horse Show first week in August of every year

* Fully insured

Alpine Ridge Farms is a Hunter Jumper Show Barn Facility located in West Michigan - just 10 miles north of Grand Rapids, in Sparta, Michgian west on 10 Mile Rd (Rockford exit). Easy access off US131.

Instructor: Rebecca Bradley - Certified ARIA Hunt Seat Level II Riding Instructor

ARIA stands for the American Riding Instructor Association. A Nationally recognized certification Program with National standards of excellence and integrity.

Mission Statement

At Alpine Ridge Farms, our students will gain a solid foundation of horsemanship and riding. Our program is based on safety and enjoyment. We have the knowledge and dedication to help students progress at a pace that is comfortable for each individual. Our goal is to instill confidence, boost self esteem and, deepen the appreciation for the bond that is created between the horse and rider.

We encourage our students to compete in showing. Our lesson program is geared to instruct students to compete in levels of showing from schooling shows all the way up to USEF AA Show levels.

Under the Michigan Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of the equine activity.

Alpine Ridge Headlines

USHJA Trainer Symposium - Sweet Briar College in Virginia, 10/2008

I attended the fall USHJA Trainers Symposium in Virginia on October 24th though October 26th, 2008. It was very educational and a great way for me to network with other trainers thoughout the US. It was great to further my education and teaching skills.

On Friday I had the pleasure to learn from Harold Chopping as he conducted work exercises for Jumpers. He knows his jumpers. On Saturday I was totally impressed with Scott Hofstetter has he demonstrated Equitation exercises. Lots and Lots of information was expressed by Scott. I would love to have this large R judge do a clinic here. On Sunday I watched Danny Robertshaw demostrate Hunter excercises. His main focus was to point out the importance that Hunters need to show expression over the fences and that all riders need to be able to 2 point for long periods of time (30 mins or longer).

I loved the clinic and turly enjoyed myself and look forward to doing another USHJA Trainer Symposium next year.

 
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One More Night

Thoroughbred

Her barn name is April. She is not tall (15.2) but not everyone wants a tall horse. This year she is jumpng 2'6" - 2'9" on the LMJHA circuit and she does lead changes most of the time when asked. She is not a beginner horse for a beginner rider but can be ridden by someone that know a little something about riding. She is an extremely nice mover and has a nice flat hunter knee. She is brave, not spooky and never refuses a fence. The more you ride her the better she gets. She is being used as a school horses right now on a weekly basis and being showed by a 13 year old. She loads, clips, bathes and is up to date on my vaccines, worming, farrier and dental.

Asking $ 5,500