Kansas City MO/Columbia MO - places to ride/board?

[jetset]

I’m potentially going to be moving to the middle of nowhere Missouri, and I’m trying to get a little insight on what my options would be for my horse and also to continue my riding education.

I ride primarily HJ but am very interested in dressage as well.

I’ll be located directly between KCMO and Columbia MO.

Thanks!

[NJRider]

The stronger HJ and Dressage options will be in KC. Columbia has some schooling shows, and more event trainers than HJ or Dressage. I would review these sites for ideas. http://www.kcdressage.com/ http://kcpha.org/

[sdlbredfan]

I do not know much about Columbia, but KC, yes. Are you going to be at Whiteman AFB in Warrensburg, or what town exactly between those 2 cities you mentioned.

[jetset]

sdlbredfan, Sedalia or Marshall, unfortunately. Thanks for the link NJRider!

[NJRider]

[QUOTE=jetset;7781290]
sdlbredfan, Sedalia or Marshall, unfortunately. Thanks for the link NJRider![/QUOTE]

I don’t want to be negative, but unfortunately is the right term…there are a few fledgling English riding groups there but if you have any experience you will find some good quality options in KC.

[sdlbredfan]

You’ve probably already done the Google thing, but here are a few links I found that might help:
Ask the folks at the William Woods Univ Equestrian Studies dept for input:
http://www.williamwoods.edu/academics/equestrian/index.asp
http://www.cdcta.org/

It looks like Marshall, Boonville and Columbia will have more options than Sedalia.
https://columbiamo.craigslist.org/search/gra?query=horse
I found some in or near Marshall.
http://www.equinenow.com/boarding/marshall-missouri.htm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Missouri-Hunter-Jumper-Organization-MOHJO/272551076126330
http://missourihorseshowsassociation.org/
this next one is more geared toward the KC area but there may be some useful information in it for you:
http://www.merrickstudios.com/links_equine.html

[jetset]

Thank you thank you thank you!

I do not mind driving in to KC if I HAVE to, but… you know.

[AffirmedHope]

There’s Columbia Equestrian Center.

http://www.columbiaequestriancenter.com/

[sdlbredfan]

This article just appeared on my Facebook feed, features a Trakehner breeder and some Saddlebred folks: http://columbiabusinesstimes.com/23645/2014/08/25/horse-country/

[zipperfoot]

Here are a few others:
www.runfoxrun.biz/ Beautiful facility (as good as is looks in the pics). Personal experience with one of the instructors listed (on Calendar page), PM for details. About 8 miles north of Columbia.

www.thesunnyoakfarm.com Not fancy (no indoor), but a decent no-frills operation with knowledgeable owner/instructor. About 10 miles west of Columbia.

www.riverwoodsfarm.com Looks nice on website, but don’t know much else about it. About 10 miles west of Columbia.