Lennyn is just two years old and loves riding! She has declared that her lesson pony, Merry Legs, is "her pony" and she is so excited every time she sees her. Lennyn also happens to be a "bestie" with Sam's son, Colt!

Karen has been riding for the last eleven years and showed as a hunter jumper for eight years while living in Illinois. Karen got inspired and started riding when her kids went to horse camp,  Three years ago, she switched from jumping to dressage, and has been riding at Billings Equestrian for the past year. She has two dressage shows under her belt and has plans to show this coming fall. 

Lexie started riding at age 2 on a pony named Conker. This year, Lexie earned a 5th place position riding First Level in the under 14-year old category. She is now schooling Second Level and looking forward to the 2020 show season. 

McKenzie (Kenz) has been riding with Samantha for 7 years. Like Sam, Kenz is versed in both English and Western riding.  Kenz has become an accomplished 4-H and CDS (California Dressage Society) competitor with her most recent placement being a Reserve Champion Title at the 2019 CDS Junior Championships.

Lucy is an experienced, adult amateur rider who spent her youth in Scotland aboard all kinds of ponies and horses. Lucy joined Sam's program in the summer of 2019 she is already thriving during lessons on a wide range of horses.

At just  2 years-old, Samantha and Cyle's son is already an avid horse fan. He participated in his first Pee Wee rodeo even this year. Colt provides all of us with great smiles and fun!

Jinoo is a fantastic Western rider, he works really hard in his lessons and has incredible focus. It's been exciting for everyone at the barn to see his progress. We are looking forward to his great future in riding.

Ashley has been riding with Sam since childhood and earned a California Dressage Society's Junior/Young Rider Championship title in 2017.

Olivia is only five years old and is already cantering!. 

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Emma Grace started riding with Samantha when she was just 4 years old. In only 3-years time she has competed in 4 shows, including competing at the 3-day CDS Junior Championships in July. At the ripe age of 7, Emma is already an experienced rider, competitor and compassionate horsewoman. Everyone at the barn enjoys her bright smile, great attitude and keen interest in watching veterinary treatments whenever they take place!

Lorelei is just age 2 and she rides our smallest lesson ponies. She is quickly learning how to post and how to sit the trot. She loves to  brush Merrylegs (pictured here) and she loves giving cookies and peppermints to all the horses. Lorelei is also working on (and enjoying) how to make the "cluck noise" that tells the ponies to trot!

Elena is 18 years old and began riding just one year ago. Her background in ballet has helped her become a solid rider very quickly - making the most of her balance and grace. She loves riding Pepper in her lessons. Elena is currently learning the dressage movements in USDF Training Level Test 1 and USDF Training Level Test 2. Everyone at Billings Equestrian is looking forward to more years of watching Elena learn and grow in the saddle!