I, Angie Barnes, have been an
instructor teaching English
hunter/jumper riders for over
14 years. I graduated from
MSU in 1993 with a degree in
Horse Management. I
competed in Hunter/Jumper
shows for 17 years and have
also been a trainer for
hundreds of riders.
I grew up around horses and
started training and breaking
horses at a very young age. As
a child, I rode pleasure and in
open shows.
At the age of 14, I began riding
with Brenda Doneth at
Lakeshore Equestrians in
Saugatuck, MI. I rode at this
stable for seven years and
excelled as an English
Hunter/Jumper competitor.
After graduating from MSU I
rode with Cecila Ryker at
Hadley Hills Farm in Detroit, MI
for 2 years. From there, I rode
and trained under Mike Hansen
at Lou-Don Farms II in
Galesburg, MI for 5 years. I
continued to compete on the
LMHJA circuit for several
years before opening my own
farm, Topcrest Stables, in 1999.
instructor teaching English
hunter/jumper riders for over
14 years. I graduated from
MSU in 1993 with a degree in
Horse Management. I
competed in Hunter/Jumper
shows for 17 years and have
also been a trainer for
hundreds of riders.
I grew up around horses and
started training and breaking
horses at a very young age. As
a child, I rode pleasure and in
open shows.
At the age of 14, I began riding
with Brenda Doneth at
Lakeshore Equestrians in
Saugatuck, MI. I rode at this
stable for seven years and
excelled as an English
Hunter/Jumper competitor.
After graduating from MSU I
rode with Cecila Ryker at
Hadley Hills Farm in Detroit, MI
for 2 years. From there, I rode
and trained under Mike Hansen
at Lou-Don Farms II in
Galesburg, MI for 5 years. I
continued to compete on the
LMHJA circuit for several
years before opening my own
farm, Topcrest Stables, in 1999.
| Full lesson and training programs Private & group lessons ~ all ages, all levels Summer & winter riding camps 80 x 140 indoor arena ~ 90 x 160 outdoor arena School horses available Show opportunities. |
| Welcome to Top Crest Stables |
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TopCrest Stables began in 1999. The farm sits on 20 acres. During the spring, summer and fall
riders are trained in the outdoor arena. During the winter months and rainy weather, the riders are
moved to the indoor arena for more comfort and safety. During these times, there is a heated
observation room for spectators to use.
riders are trained in the outdoor arena. During the winter months and rainy weather, the riders are
moved to the indoor arena for more comfort and safety. During these times, there is a heated
observation room for spectators to use.
Topcrest Stables is an English riding stable, specializing in Hunter/Jumpers. Riders of all ages will learn how to take care of a horse and the proper way to ride english style. Riders will start off with the basics: learning the right diagonal, advancing to cantering, and finally jumping if the rider desires. When ready, students may compete on the LMHJA circuit and can advance to the "B" circuit. TopCrest is designed to meet all levels of riding and aspirations. |
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| PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR HORSE AND RIDER SPECIALIZING IN HUNTER/JUMPER |
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