Combining natural horsemanship and classical dressage to enhance all levels, all disciplines, and all breeds

Services Available at The Powder Forest

Sandi Forester teaching a riding lesson

Riding Lessons

Located in McDonough, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, Sandi teaches beginner through advanced riders using a combination of classical dressage and natural horsemanship to develop a strong foundation for any discipline. Complete horsemanship involves more than just horseback riding. Lessons may also include ground work, fitting of tack, evaluation of horse, correct bandaging, horse health care and management, as needed. $60.00 per private hour on your own horse (boarded here or trailered in); $65 per private hour with one of our lesson horses. For lessons off-site, travel fee applies.

Lessons (1x or 4x)
Sandi Forester training an Arabian

Horse Training

Riding lesson/training packages with board are available, and can be customized for your needs. Sandi is currently accepting horses for advanced training on or offsite.

Sandi also works with people wanting guidance in training their own horses, including starting young horses.

Horses inside the barn at The Powder Forest

Horse Boarding

The Powder Forest is a small training stable, ensuring each horse gets individualized, personal care.

Board includes:

  • • 24-7 turnout with stall access
  • • 3x meals daily
  • • Medications applied as needed
  • • Fly control, fly masks, blanketing as needed
  • • Holding for trimmer and vet
  • • Stalls, paddocks, & pastures cleaned 2x daily

Because space is limited, boarding is currently offered only to students taking lessons and/or horses in training. Custom packages are available; please contact Sandi for details.

Clinics

See the Events page for scheduled events at The Powder Forest and descriptions of available clinics. Sandi is also available to teach clinics at your farm - email for details.

Evaluations

Evaluations of prospective horse, problem solving with current horse, or current training status. $60.00 per hour (travel fee is additional).

Evaluations

Buying Assistance

Purchasing a new horse can be a daunting task: conformation, personality, size, color, age, experience, background, training, and health are all part of the decision process. Sandi is able to evaluate potential horses, alleviating much of the stress and time involved, and ensuring that you find the right horse for your needs. Travel fees and 10% commission fee apply.

Selling Assistance

Selling a horse can be challenging and time consuming. Drawing from a lifetime of experience in the horse industry, Sandi is able to promote your horse to the appropriate market and highlight the qualities that will draw the right buyers. Assessing possible buyers for compatibility is also an important aspect in placing your horse with the right person. If commissioned to sell your horse, 10% commission and advertising expenses apply.

Show Coaching

Show coaching is available for current students. Guidance is given during warm up for classes or in practice arena. $100 per day for one rider, $50.00 per day for two or more riders.

Consultations

Consultations include all aspects of horse care, handling, health and tack fitting. If time does not allow me to answer all of your questions during your scheduled lesson hour, I will be happy to arrange a phone or in-person consultation. Fee at The Powder Forest is $5.00 per 15 minutes of consultation time. Fee off property is based on hour at $60.00 per hour plus travel fees.

Phone Consultations