Redwood Riding Academy

08/01/2026

August 1st 2026.
Redwood Riding Academy is permanently closed.
I have moved out of the area and will not be reopening.

My reference for lessons in Humboldt County is Sam Sederberg with HH Equine and Cattle.

https://www.hhequineandcattle.com
Sam - +1 (707) 496-0365

Thank you for a decade of business! My chapter has closed. ❤️

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02/27/2026

It’s been awhile, but I wanted to share. Matolena crossed the rainbow bridge today - I know she had lots of kiddos who loved her, and I know she loved them as well.

If she taught one of your kiddos and you have photos, I’d love to see them. I hope your children cherish the memory’s with her. I know I will. ❤️

05/28/2025

Hi friends! Long time no post. Here’s a little update that will be pinned to the top of my page.

I had my sweet baby boy at the end of March! The ponies love him 🤣
The horses have enjoyed their much needed extended time off and I am just getting back into riding myself.

🐴 I will be taking the next year off to be with my babies.
🐴 I will not be accepting new clients until Spring of ‘26.
🐴 I highly encourage anyone interested in waiting (you know I’m worth it) to hop on the waitlist so I can contact you as soon as I start scheduling.
🐴 There will be no kids camp this summer.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

I wish you all a very happy summer, happy trails ❤️

09/11/2024

Hi friends!! Long time no talk!
Most of my clients have met my sweet daughter at some point in your time with me, or have at least heard about her. We’re so excited to say we have another little on the way!

Which means changes are coming for lessons.

Unfortunately this summer went nothing like I had planned. I broke my hand on June 1st which really set back majority of my summer plans for lessons. I was able to pull off kids camp due to having SO MUCH help and it went so great! And riiiiight after kids camp, I got super sick from the little one I’m carrying.

Every year in preparation for winter, I downsize my lessons. Mr Domino will be heading home to his owner at the end of the month. He has been such a great addition and we will have him back in the future!
By the end of the year I will be downsizing again to just a couple days a week and will close up shop by the end of February in preparation for little one arriving. Lessons will be on hold after that for the foreseeable future.

🔴 There will be no gift certificates available this winter for the holidays. 🔴

🔴If you have outstanding gift certificates for this year, please get scheduled before December 31st.🔴

A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart to my entire riding family for endless support this summer. I am truly so blessed to have such an amazing clientele that has kept me floating for so long.

08/21/2024

Happy Wednesday! 🐴
I have updates coming here soon ❤️

07/26/2024

Day 4!
Kids camp 2024 is complete!
Today we made horse treats and decorated sugar cookies. Kids rode outside, did a scavenger hunt together and then collected their goodies and went home after a fun filled week!

Thank you to my amazing volunteers. I absolutely could not have done this without you.
And thank you to the parents of these wonderful children for trusting me with your kiddos and transporting them to Loleta and back everyday.

See ya next year 🎉

07/25/2024

Kids camp 2024 horse painting day.

Missing one camper who was picked up early and two helpers that helped at the beginning of the week.
What a magical day!!

07/25/2024

Today was the best day yet! We got to reveal our tie dye t shirts! So many fun colors and patterns.
Obstacle course in the arena! (My helpers are the best and came up with this in their own!)
Paddock cleaning.
Horse shoe wind chime making.
Lots of good attitudes, jokes, snacks, and play.
Tomorrow is our last day of 2024 Kids Camp!!

07/25/2024

Before I post todays pictures, I absolutely want to shout out my wonderful herd of ponies. I could not picture a better group of horses to keep so many kiddos safe while teaching them in a fun environment. I owe them so much.

Breezy, owned by Rick, Meghan and Ellise Sutherland
Domino, owned by Mary Moore
MatoLena and Booker, owned by Redwood Riding Academy - Shelby Anderson