Simple Riding

Horseback Riding Instruction

Horseback Riding!

Have you always has a fascination with horses? Have you only been able to admire them from afar?
Does your child want to ride a cute little pony?
Did you used to take lessons when you were younger but now it's been a while?
Or have you taken lessons before but you're looking for a new farm and/or new instructor?

Have no fear! You can start horse riding at any time and we always welcome new and experienced riders!
The recommended age for riding is approximately 6 years old, mostly because children much younger than that do not have enough muscle development and their attention span tends to stray. If you think your child is an exception to this general rule, I'd be happy to do an evaluation lesson to see whether riding would work at his/her age or not.

If you are considering taking horseback riding lessons, look at all the information available on this website, and then check out the Contact Us page to schedule your first lesson!

My horse is currently in need of some serious care! Financial help to support that would be very appreciated! Donate below.

About Your Instructor

My name is Nicole Felts and I have been instructing for approximately 6 years and I have been riding for over 10.

I have instructed previously for a number of years at J-Mar Stables and Hawks Hollow Farm and I have ridden with Kathleen Gowl-Almony, a well-known instructor in the Baltimore County area in Maryland. Very soon, I am hoping to join the Towson Equestrian Team and ride with them. Horseback riding, like any sport and profession, is a constant learning process and I enjoy educating myself in some new aspect all the time.

I have taught both children and adults, beginners and intermediate riders. I can accommodate any rider's needs and I am very efficient in helping riders overcome fears and/or phobias and build their confidence in the horse and themselves. I am consistently researching new methods for working with specific cases to accommodate the student in the best way possible.

I am always willing to work with both the horse and rider if the rider owns their own horse and is having behavioral issues, jumping issues, etc. I have been working with green (young/inexperienced) horses for a number of years now so I am able to provide training tips and aid to anyone who takes lessons with me.

I am also available for coaching/riding at any shows for my students.


The farm at which I am currently instructing is called Flying K Farm. For more information on this farm, please contact me!