VRSVA Equestrian Team

The VRSVA Equestrian Team is led by professional rider and trainer Holly Uhler. Our goal is for riders of all experience levels to gain valuable knowledge on positive horsemanship, improve in their riding ability, and have fun with their equine partner!

Upcoming Camps & Shows

Kid’s Camp

July 8-12, 2024

Adult Camp

September 9-13, 2024

Spring Show

April 28, 2024

VHSA Sanctioned

Judge: Davera Ackenbom

Fall Show

September 29, 2024

VHSA Sanctioned

Judge: Robin Woods

Riding Lessons

VRSVA lead trainer Holly Uhler offers riding lessons for all experience levels on weekdays at our facility. We offer both on-site and haul-in lessons, with no age or experience restrictions for beginning your riding journey! Our lesson program strives for inclusivity and a positive experience for both rider and equine partner.

Use the contact form below to contact Holly to discuss your riding goals and learn how to join our lesson program at VRSVA!

Holly Uhler

Holly grew up on a horse farm in the Shenandoah Valley and began riding at a young age and started helping with lessons as a teenager. Growing up, Holly competed in the hunter ring, fox hunted, and spent many hours on trails in the George Washington National Forest. She rode and competed on an IHSA team throughout college and had several opportunities to work, ride, and train with some great horseman and women during that time.

In 2015 Holly began riding and teaching in Keswick, Virginia, and the surrounding area. Holly believes that there is so much more to learn from a horse than just how to ride. She strives to teach students how to care for their horses properly before and after each ride, and also incorporate ground work into lessons with interested students.

For beginner and advanced students alike, these lessons offer a wonderful opportunity to learn about respect for animals and the responsibility included in taking care of them. Students are able to experience the immediate reward the horses offer to a caring and kind hand, which is a pillar to Holly’s teaching philosophy.