In sports as in life, preparation is vital to success. 

Abe Lincoln once said, "If I had eight hours to cut down a tree, I'd spend six sharpening my ax." 

This is the mind set we should have as we enter a more active sporting season. 

Be prepared.  From increasing energy and self confidence to reducing the risk of injury,

there are a great many benefits to an active lifestyle. 

Whether heading to the softball diamond, tennis court, golf course, or the horse riding arena, being ready

to play has such a tremendous upside that it should excite us to take that extra step but

failing to prepare is preparing to fail. 

Let no excuse stop you!

 
    

Where All Your Dreams Come True~~~Wellgreen Farm!

Wellgreen Farm

Certified Riding Instruction

Marjorie J. Gilmore, Owner/Manager

North American Riding for the Handicapped (NARHA) Certified

And now, a little more about our riding lesson program......

We are a riding academy and as such, we teach our students how to ride and progress in their riding skills which requires a minimum of regular, weekly lessons.

To be good at any sport, especially horseback riding (which involves trying to convince a 1200 pound horse to work with you), means you have to be committed, attend weekly lessons, and then, if possible, practice on your own with one of our leased horses or

a horse of your own.

So, if you are a serious equestrian and interested in learning how to ride, and if you can commit to a minimum of once weekly lessons, on an annual basis (weather permitting),

then we would love to have you! 

It is only then can you master optimum equestrian skills necessary to be a good rider and one who can be competitive at the shows or

on the trail......

Students under the age of 18 are required to wear protective headgear, bring their own helmet if they have one, or one

of ours will be provided for them. 

Flat soled shoes with at least a one-half inch heel must be worn, no sandals or tennis shoes.

You can download a copy of our Barn Policy (below) and upon arrival at the student's first lesson,

the Waiver of Liability must be signed. 

We focus on western, english, hunt seat, dressage, jumping and gaited disciplines with the main goal of establishing a good, balanced seat,

natural horsemanship techniques, and skills to optimize safety of our riders and our horses. 

Feel free to contact Marjorie Gilmore for more information..... (309) 530-0670


 

BARN POLICY (click or download)

More About Marjorie

Studied under:

Richard Shrake  Resistance Free Training (5 day) ~ Downs, IL July, 2009

Clinton Anderson Natural Horsemanship Training (10 day) ~ St. Louis, IL  October, 2009

Larry Whitesell Horsemanship Clinic (3 day) ~ Downs, IL ~ September 18, 19 and 20th, 2010

Larry Whitesell Horsemanship Clinic (5 day) ~ Cookeville, TN ~ March 28th through April 1st, 2011

Larry Whitesell Horsemanship Clinic (5 day) ~ Downs, IL (3 day) ~ July, 2011

 

Mark Russell Clinic, Author of Lessons in Lightness Book ~ Lexington Area, Kentucky (3 day) Feb 19 thru Feb 21, 2011

Mark Russell Clinic, Author of Lessons in Lightness Book ~ Homer, IL (3 day) August 25 thru August 28, 2011

 

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Below are the phenomenal bloodlines our western pleasure stallions, hunt seat stallions, and gaited horse stallions our horses are out of. 

For consideration, we are willing to give you lessons and/or lease you oneof our remarkable horses out of these world reknown proven stallions. 

Wellgreen Farm is one of the few barns that offers the diversity and quality of horses in this area.

 

 

  

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There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for

the inside of a man.- Sir Winston Churchill

 

"No printed word, nor spoken plea can teach young minds what they should be.Not all the books on all the shelves -

but what the teachers are themselves."
by Rudyard Kipling

 

 

Riding Lesson Costs:

$200 per month for one lesson per week (discount $40)

$400 per month for two lessons per week (discount $80)

Leasing addition (visit the leasing page for more info)

 

  

Need help with your horse at your location?

You don't have a trailer to haul to our barn?

We're happy to come to you!!  :)

Hauling Fees Apply

 

Are you passionate about horses?  Have you ever wanted to

ride several times a week but didn't want the responsibilities that come with horse ownership?  Or maybe you couldn't afford to buy a horse of your own and pay board?  Do you want to spend more time with horses, increase your riding skills, learn more about horse care, bond with a horse, and increase your self-esteem and confidence?

Did you ever want a physical fitness program that is weight bearing, works all muscle groups and increases bone density?

Well then....

Wellgreen Farm's Leasing Program is for YOU!! 

Visit our leasing page and learn more....

 

Pocos A Scotch Girl (Candy).....

Bred & Raised at Wellgreen FarmABRA Champion in Halter & Performance Points Reserve World Champion All Around HorseReserve Champion Honor RollReserve High Point Junior Horse Over 600 Points ~ Numerous Disciplines5th Place Open Trail ABRA World Show Top 5 Working Ranch Horse, Western Pleasure, & Hunter Under Saddle

Currently foaled an awesome filly on May 28th sired by ER Hot Chex



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A Word About Gaited Horses

                    

People safety is first,
horse safety is second,
everything else is third.
         ... John Lyons

            

 

At Wellgreen Farm, our reputation

for safety is second to none.                 

 

Eliminate Riding Fear With an Attitude of Gratitude