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Enchanted
Pony Riding Instruction
Kristi Cishek, M.A.Ed. Traveling Riding Instructor 843-810-2282 rodgerka@musc.edu Serving the Tri-County Lowcountry Area 
Welcome! Thank
you for stopping in. I'm Kristi. You
can read all this hoo-ha or just go to the bottom of this page for
prices. : )
 First off, a couple of questions for you: Do you want your child to learn to be safe when she is with her horse or pony? Are you a 're-beginner,' someone who enjoyed riding as a child and are now in a place to enjoy horses again? Can you think of a better way to create happy childhood memories than to give your horse-crazy child the gift of riding lessons on his or her own horse? What could be better than to take the riding lessons you've always wanted?  With a little help from me, you and your child create safety awareness at your own barn or yard with your own horse while learning to ride confidently. I teach beginning English and equestrian safety and confidence through games and challenges tailored to the needs of each individual student. Lessons are given at the student's stable or pasture on the student's horse, so that the pair can be trained together. You will find this team training of tremendous benefit to the rider. Both the student and her horse learn together as a team week after week, thus creating a positive, confidence-building experience!   Kristi and Phantom, 1978 It wasn't until the early 80s that I could take lessons. By then, I was learning to ride English on my three-year-old Egyptian Arabian gelding named Ahmani Pakistan.  Ahmani Pakistan, 1983  Ahmani and Kristi, 1983  Kristi and Leo,
1984
Our family had several
other horses, too: Shasta, Sassy, and
Merrylegs.In the fall of 1985, when I started my formal education at the College of Charleston, I discovered that the College had an equestrian team! I joined and schooled under Bob Storey at Storybook Farms just outside Charleston, SC. Traveling and showing with the Team gave me memories I'll never forget.  After a 5-year stint as a police officer, graduating from the College of Charleston (BA in English and Communications) and then The Citadel [Masters of Arts in Education (Social Sciences)], and marrying an awesome Italian cop (Rodger), I'm back in business. Currently, I'm raising and training a Lippitt Morgan filly. Her stable name is Bambam. She is FUN. Nothing short of the word. She's also affectionate and loving and sassy. I accuse her of being much smarter than I am.  Bambam at 13 months  That being said, I don't 'know it all.' As most athletes have coaches, I am currently being coached in my own riding. In the meantime, I have kept up with the sport by reading every horse training and riding book that I can get my hands on. I am a member of two instructor associations: Certified Horsemanship Association and American Riding Instructors Association. 
 My sessions can be energetic and action-packed with games and relays, or can be calm, quiet and easy-going, all of which are focused appropriately toward specific students.  Bambam at 17 months Prices for Lessons
For
an hour
private
and semi-private lesson: $40*Three and more students: $30 each* Limit four students per class *Students are not charged mileage if they are within 15 miles of James Island. Forty-five cents per mile after 15 miles is charged to students. Proud member of
 and  Certified Horsemanship Association American Riding Instruction Association |
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Enchanted Pony donates 3% of all income from lessons to: LIFESAVERS WILD HORSE RESCUE  After every 10th lesson, my students get a small gift from the Lifesavers' giftshop, the cost of which goes to the charity for food and medical care. Thank you for your support of America's wild mustangs and abused horses. |
