Looking for a H/J barn in Wisconsin...

[f.o.c.u.s]

So, I’m thinking of switching from SS lessons to H/J. If anyone knows the area, I would love some suggestions. Here’s some information: I live in southeastern WI (Waukesha area). I currently drive half an hour for lessons and would like to drive that distance or less because I have to pay for my own gas and to save time during the school year. I can do walk, sitting trot, posting trot, and canter in a saddle or bareback and in large groups and have no experience with jumping. Boarding isn’t an issue because I also don’t own a horse, so I would need a barn with lesson horses, preferably more than 2-3 so I can learn to ride on a variety of horses. My budget is somewhat flexible now that I have a job, but it can’t be super expensive because that’s what’s causing problems at my current barn. These aren’t all huge requirements, though some are. I just want as many recommendations as possible.

If you need more information, I can answer any questions.

Blue Spring Farm in Menomonee Falls has popped up a lot. Does anyone have any experience with them?

Thank you!

[SweetTalk]

I should think there would be many barns in the Milwaukee area, though many might be fairly expensive. Hope someone is able to give you some ideas!

[f.o.c.u.s]

I may look into Milwaukee more but some of those barns are kinda far.

[doubleback06]

You should look into Integrity Farm in Oconomowoc, WI. They aren’t just a show barn and provide lessons (seems what you are looking for), and it’s only 25 minutes from Waukesha (not in the direction of Milwaukee to avoid traffic).

http://www.integrityfarmwi.com/integrity-farm-wraps-up-season/

[doubleback06]

You should look into Integrity Farm in Oconomowoc, WI. They aren’t just a show barn and provide lessons (seems what you are looking for), and it’s only 25 minutes from Waukesha (not in the direction of Milwaukee to avoid traffic).

http://www.integrityfarmwi.com/integrity-farm-wraps-up-season/

[f.o.c.u.s]

[QUOTE=doubleback06;8722910]
You should look into Integrity Farm in Oconomowoc, WI. They aren’t just a show barn and provide lessons (seems what you are looking for), and it’s only 25 minutes from Waukesha (not in the direction of Milwaukee to avoid traffic).

http://www.integrityfarmwi.com/integrity-farm-wraps-up-season/[/QUOTE]

Thank you! I looked into it and it looks really nice from the website. I didn’t see much about the lessons though and I was wondering if you knew anything about pricing or if that’s something that I should email/call them about?

[doubleback06]

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Thank you! I looked into it and it looks really nice from the website. I didn’t see much about the lessons though and I was wondering if you knew anything about pricing or if that’s something that I should email/call them about?[/QUOTE]

I would probably contact them regarding that information. Pricing changes sometimes more often than people update their site, so calling them would be the best way to get that information.

[f.o.c.u.s]

[QUOTE=doubleback06;8722962]
I would probably contact them regarding that information. Pricing changes sometimes more often than people update their site, so calling them would be the best way to get that information.[/QUOTE]

I’ll look into it then. Thank you!

[SweetTalk]

Integrity is great. I’d ride there in a heartbeat

[f.o.c.u.s]

So, according to Mapquest, Integrity is a bit further than I’d like to drive, but I’m still gonna ask about prices and look into it. Thanks guys!

[Resilient]

I have ridden with the trainers at Integrity, they’re wonderful. I went to school in that area and almost rode with them through my college career, but decided to save my money and take a bit of a break from riding (aside from my own horse when I was at home) while I was at school.

[f.o.c.u.s]

[QUOTE=Resilient;8723870]
I have ridden with the trainers at Integrity, they’re wonderful. I went to school in that area and almost rode with them through my college career, but decided to save my money and take a bit of a break from riding (aside from my own horse when I was at home) while I was at school.[/QUOTE]

So you rode there? Is there anything you can tell me about their lessons? And did you take lessons on their horses or yours? If it was a long time ago you don’t have to answer. And sorry about all the questions, I just kinda wanna be cautious about where I go even though your the third person to say them.

[Wayside]

Kathleen Caya is at Integrity! I don’t know much about her training these days, honestly, but I’m sure she worked hard to get there. A zillion years ago she and I were the token “poor” children in Pony Club together, cleaning stalls to get lessons and such.

[f.o.c.u.s]

I’ve heard a bunch of good stuff about her when I was doing research, but a lot of it’s gonna depend on price honestly. I might try to get in contact with Integrity this week

[ChunkyMonkey]

I’d also recommend Integrity. I rode with Kathleen when I was younger and just adored her. I would absolutely have my horse there if it was closer to my house and wasn’t so pricey.
It’s an absolutely beautiful barn and I’m sure you’d enjoy it.

[f.o.c.u.s]

I think I’ll definitely look into Integrity then. My mom’s unsure about the distance, but I think that’s something we can overlook if lesson prices are ok