Riding Lessons at Little Creek Horse Farm

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Dana McDaniel has been teaching people of all ages how to ride a horse for over 10 years. Her business, Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy, is run out of Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur. The property has close to 40 acres that people can ride on. On Wednesday, McDaniel taught a lesson to three young women on the Hunter/Jumper style of riding. These young women spurred their mounts to clear smaller jumps as they rode in the training circle on the property.

A saddle sits ready to be put on one of the 40 horses available for lessons at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

A saddle sits ready to be put on one of the 40 horses available for lessons at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Dana McDaniel fits a bridal on one of the horses she uses for lessons at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Dana McDaniel fits a bridal on one of the horses she uses for lessons at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Eva Kretsinger-Walters leads her horse to the training ring at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Eva Kretsinger-Walters leads her horse to the training ring at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Julia Fleischer makes sure the straps on her saddle are tight before taking a riding lesson at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Julia Fleischer makes sure the straps on her saddle are tight before taking a riding lesson at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Julia Fleischer rides her horse around the training ring as she takes a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Julia Fleischer rides her horse around the training ring as she takes a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Dana McDaniel (left) watches her students ride their horses around the training ring at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Dana McDaniel (left) watches her students ride their horses around the training ring at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Eva Kretsinger-Walters leads her horse around the training ring at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Eva Kretsinger-Walters leads her horse around the training ring at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Instructor Dana McDaniel (left) watches as Julia Fleischer leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Instructor Dana McDaniel (left) watches as Julia Fleischer leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

 Kathryn Barclay leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Kathryn Barclay leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Julia Fleischer (left) and Eva Kretsinger-Walters ride their horses around the training ring as she takes a lesson with Dana McDaniel of Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Julia Fleischer (left) and Eva Kretsinger-Walters ride their horses around the training ring as she takes a lesson with Dana McDaniel of Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Kathryn Barclay leads her horse around the training ring during a lesson with Dana McDaniel at Little Crek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Kathryn Barclay leads her horse around the training ring during a lesson with Dana McDaniel at Little Crek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Kathryn Barclay leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Kathryn Barclay leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Eva Kretsinger-Walters leads her horse around the training ring at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Eva Kretsinger-Walters leads her horse around the training ring at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Julia Fleischer (right) leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Dana McDaniel of Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Julia Fleischer (right) leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Dana McDaniel of Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Kathryn Barclay leads her horse around the training ring during a lesson at Little Crek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Kathryn Barclay leads her horse around the training ring during a lesson at Little Crek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Dana McDaniel (right) gives instructions to Eva Kretsinger-Walters as she takes a lesson at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Dana McDaniel (right) gives instructions to Eva Kretsinger-Walters as she takes a lesson at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

 Kathryn Barclay leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Kathryn Barclay leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Julia Fleischer (left) rides her horse around the training ring as she takes a lesson with Dana McDaniel of Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Julia Fleischer (left) rides her horse around the training ring as she takes a lesson with Dana McDaniel of Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Julia Fleischer leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Julia Fleischer leads her horse over a jump in the training ring during a lesson with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

 

Minnie Black (left) rides a horse as she takes a lesson with instructor Tamara Dillard with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Minnie Black (left) rides a horse as she takes a lesson with instructor Tamara Dillard with Atlanta In-Town Riding Academy at Little Creek Horse Farm in Decatur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.