Nottingham...

A unique sanctuary of True Horsemanship

in East Lansing, Michigan

What is Nottingham

The older you become, the more you accept change as a way of life that allows you to follow new paths and possibilities. In our youth, we are confident in our knowledge and our abilities. As we grow older, we develop the wisdom that is gained as we listen and learn from our inner knowledge and the experiences of life. Certain values are ingrained early on from our parents. In my case, these were honesty, respect for nature and animals, and a strong work ethic. As we grow older, other values such as open-mindedness, compassion, and faith evolve and grow stronger.

In the last 26 years I have been at Nottingham, I have witnessed the many phases that have evolved at this barn. The barn grew as I grew. Initially we were a high energy, high volume, and competitive show barn. Over the years, the barn gradually became a center for learning and a sanctuary for both people and animals. The wonderful thing about life is all the many options it has to offer. If you want a strongly competitive barn, there are many to choose from in the area. However, if you want a barn where the instructors have been trained in classical dressage, jumping, and centered riding, then Nottingham is the barn for you. If you want a barn where you can develop true horsemanship both on and off the horse, this is your barn. If you want a barn that encompasses the laughter and thrills of games on Friday nights as well as the camaraderie and wisdom of Book Club, then we are the barn for you. If you want to spend your time surrounded not only with horses and ponies, but also with squirrels, birds, foxes, bunnies, deer, cats, and an adorable mini-donkey named Geneva, then look no further. At Nottingham, we do more than simply teach you how to ride. We provide the life experiences that promote values such as respect for animals and nature, loyalty and compassion for one another, and the faith that in our corner of the world, we can make a difference.