Kindred Spirits Stables • Instruction

About Cindy Burke

Cindy Burke has been involved in numerous facets of the horse world for over 40 years. Her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Development along with her horse experience and teaching allows her a unique opportunity to encourage, support and inspire individuals to improve their riding skills while developing the skills of their horse as well. She has taught adults and children in numerous capacities for over thirty-five years. She has completed the Instructor Certification Program I and II through USEA and will be completing the training for III and IV.

Instruction is offered as requested per client. Those traveling in can set up personal clinics (for 1 or several people) to be held over one to three days utilizing the cross country course, the stadium field and dressage arena. Approximately 250 acres allows ample opportunity to condition and practice while not in official lesson time.

Instruction is offered on KSS lesson horse or rider’s own. Safety equipment (helmet, boots with a heel, and safety vest for cross county) is required. Lesson horses available on a limited basis and when not preparing for an upcoming horse trial.


	About Cindy Burke Cindy Burke has been involved in numerous facets of the horse world for over 40 years. Her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Development along with her horse experience and teaching allows her a unique opportunity to encourage, support and inspire individuals to improve their riding skills while developing the skills of their horse as well. She has taught adults and children in numerous capacities for over thirty-five years. She has completed the Instructor Certification Program I and II through USEA and will be completing the training for III and IV. Instruction is offered as requested per client. Those traveling in can set up personal clinics (for 1 or several people) to be held over one to three days utilizing the cross country course, the stadium field and dressage arena. Approximately 250 acres allows ample opportunity to condition and practice while not in official lesson time. Instruction is offered on KSS lesson horse or rider’s own. Safety equipment (helmet, boots with a heel, and safety vest for cross county) is required. Lesson horses available on a limited basis and when not preparing for an upcoming horse trial.

Instruction often includes reviewing still photos as well as video taped segments of lessons and competitions.

Final words of encouragement to an adult rider before entering the ring.	Encouragement after a difficult session.
Walking the proper line.	Final pilot instructions for cross country.
Adjustments are a necessity.	Final thoughts before Stadium.





Discussing the upcoming stadium round.