BRIDLEWOOD HUNTER/JUMPER MISSION STATEMENT:

To Create and Cultivate Successful, Accomplished Riders With True
 
Sportsmanship and Horsemanship Skills

 

Hunter/Jumper Lesson Program,

For the novice to expert level rider, Bridlewood offers a Lesson Program to suit your Hunter/Jumper goals. Our expert trainer Lauren Klehm has the patience to introduce beginners to the joys of riding and the skill to fine-tune intermediate and advanced riders. Hunter/Jumper lessons are available 6 days per week (we are closed on Mondays). A covered, lighted arena allows for lessons during evening hours and inclement weather. Lessons are 45-60 minutes for private and semi-private groups; riders will be grouped according to experience. School horses and tack are available for riders who do not yet own a horse or pony. All riders must wear proper riding attire: ASTM/SEI approved helmet, riding breaches, a collared shirt, and paddock boots with half-chaps or tall boots.

Bridlewood Show Riders Students who have exhibited the physical and mental ability to take their riding skills beyond the lesson ring are invited to join the Bridlewood Show Riders. Bridlewood Show Riders typically own or lease their horse or pony, but the barn has many lesson horses available for show lease as well. Riders have the option to compete in any or all shows posted on the Bridlewood Show Riders schedule; approximately 10 - 15 shows each season. Bridlewood is a member of the North Texas Hunter Jumper Club (NTHJC) circuit, but also competes in “THJA” shows. Under the direction of our trainer Lauren Klehm, riders practice Hunter and Equitation course work, Medal Tests, Jumper courses and extensive flat work. Bridlewood Show Riders are required to ride in lessons a minimum of twice weekly. Being one of Bridlewood Show Riders provides an excellent opportunity for challenging themselves and their riding abilities on a grander scale while promoting camaraderie and teamwork among those who show together.

Full service boarding/training package is available. only the finest in care and coaching for you and your equine! Contact Cathy Cooper, barn manager at (972) 355-7866

Check out our therapeutic riding program!

 

Lauren Klehm

Lauren began riding at a very young age in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Her career began in the Hunter/Jumper circuit riding a variety of different ponies. As she got older, she joined the local Pony Club where she was an active participant, board member and regular competitor; successfully in Pony Club Nationals two years in a row. An opportunity arose in her teenage years to compete a dressage horse. She dedicated several years to dressage as a working student and avid competitor, winning points and Junior Champion for the Illinois Dressage/Combined Training Association in 1999.Later on, she acquired an off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding that she trained as an event horse. Lauren and “Johnny” became a regular fixture at events across the nation, and moved up quickly in the levels. Their successful event career earned a lot of recognition and an opportunity to compete against some of the top event riders in the country. Several years ago, Lauren chose to return to her beginnings in the Hunter/Jumper circuit. She has had very successful seasons in the A circuit in Chicago, and this success has followed her to North Texas. Some of her most influential instructors include Kelly Joesten-Theisen, Christopher Taylor, Kenneth Dierks and Klaus Biesenthal.

Lauren holds an undergraduate degree in Communication and Philosophy from Northern Illinois University. She went back to further her education in 2007 at Rockford College, earning an Masters of Art in Teaching along with an Illinois teaching certificate. She currently holds a valid Texas teaching certificate. Lauren boasts a well-rounded background in many English equestrian disciplines and is a wonderful Hunter/Jumper instructor. She brings experience as a rider and educator to Bridlewood Equestrian, since 2009. Lauren challengers her students in a very positive way, while guiding them not only to be strong riders with a very strong foundation, but having great horsemanship skills as well.

Her love for horses and teaching shines!

Some photos of lessons at Bridlewood Stables: