Cleveland Arena & Stables

"I really enjoy coming out to the Cleveland Arena for riding lessons.  The time I spend there is very relaxing and educational.   I've learned to groom and tack a horse before a lesson which gives me and the horse time to get comfortable with each other.   It's also a time when I can talk to Julie about questions I may have. 

Julie is a great person to work with.  She has many years of experience with horses and is very flexible with her schedule.  I also love that she has a variety of breeds to work with and learn from."

Carmen Whetzel

"I have had some small experiences riding horses when I was a young girl.  As an adult, I decided that I wanted to learn to ride properly, and learn as much as I could before I purchased a horse.  Julie was the answer to that.   I have had so much fun learning with her and all of her horses.   I have had the pleasure of trying several different mounts that test my skills in different areas.  Julie has been so patient and encouraging with me.  She knows people well and can address their concerns with compassion and understanding.

Julies' facility is top-notch and I would recommend Julie to anyone who wants to really learn to ride well.  She has a special connection to her horses and she connects well with her students too.

My goal is to make it all the way to the show ring and proudly say that Julie Chaffee is my trainer.

Thank You Julie for always challenging me and being so encouraging. I have never had so much fun in my life!!"

Anna Richter

"We greatly enjoy our lessons and riding time with Julie. My wife and I had not been on a horse in more than 40 years when we began lessons, and found that Julie is as knowledgeable about teaching riders as she is about managing horses.

She has a variety of mounts available to her students, and always does a good job of matching the horses she chooses to the skills and abilities of her students, so that horse and rider both have a thoroughly enjoyable time."

Rich & Jan Pedersen