Hi I’m Tess Carlson. I am a senior at Hellgate High School and a rider and trainer at Flying H arena. Ever since I was three I have loved horses. After I begged for my first pony my parents realized it wasn’t just a faze, I was devoted. I have been jumping, learning dressage, and competing for most my life and endeavor to continue on through college.

As an active member in Pony Club I have recently received my HB, a new higher level rating based on horse management. Currently I am training my 17 hand thoroughbred, Talouse, as a show jumping prospect. In addition to training I also teach and have acquired over the years a vast amount of experience.

Being a member of Pony Club I have learned how to manage both ponies and small children while creating a fun and productive lesson. It is important to me that all my students not only learn and progress on the horse but also around them. I believe that horse management is a necessary aspect of riding therefore I teach each student the basics of horse care, including grooming, tacking up, English riding concepts and simple veterinary knowledge. I specialize in show jumping and dressage and will teach beginner to intermediate riders, all ages no experience required. Give me a ring and I will introduce you to the classy style of English or help to bring you further along the path to upper level riding.

I am available for lessons all year long and have a fairly flexible schedule.
To schedule a lesson please call Flying H Stables at 406/543-RIDE (7433).