Wide Stride Equestrian Center

Ponies and Preschoolers

Pony Obsessed Kiddo?

This is for the students ages 2-5 years old.

We meet Thursday mornings 11am-12noon

Each class you can look forward to...

Story Time

Pony Activity

Crafts

Take a look through our Facebook page,

Wide Stride Equestrian Center, to see some of the pony activities we have done! Some examples are: Grooming, Recognizing Body Parts, Types of Saddles and Tack, and we even do a Ride at least once per monthly session. This is not your typical pony ride, students get to ride through obstacles (like over poles, through cones, etc.).

The focus of this program is for young students to be able to be exposed to horses, learn the safety rules about being around horses and to be able to experience the magic in person that horses have to offer.

If you are interested in a riding program for your young rider (ages 3+) contact us about our Little Riders Program or Youth Equestrian Program.

An adult must stay with students (If you have multiple kids enrolled you only need one adult).

No returns, refunds or exchanges.

Location: 194 Palmer Rd Bangor Pa 18013Please use barn driveway (not our neighbor's driveway) and park in the lower lot.

Please keep in mind that we are by appointment only (please don't "just stop in").

🏇 Our Vision

To provide our community with access to horses, bringing joy and confidence into families lives through horses.

🐴 Our Mission

To build the next generation of horse people!

Meet the Team

WSEC has an amazing team, each member has a different background and skillset making our team of instructors well rounded in the horse world and in our community.

All of our instructors go through a training process before teaching at WSEC.
Our instructors also do continuing education and stay up to date with recent horse practices in order to deliver top notch information, instruction and horsemanship.

Ingrid Levisay

Founder & CEO

Miss Ingrid grew up riding and showing in the Hunter Jumper arena.
In college she went on to ride for a Western Pleasure trainer, but found a thrill in Vaulting (basically gymnastics on the back of a horse).
Miss Ingrid has worked at the race track, for high end horse breeders, was a manager at a lesson barn, and I am sure she can tell you stories about all of the other jobs in between!
Miss Ingrid has a degree in Large Animal Sciences (think pre-vet) and continues to educate herself through reading, attending conferences, being active in the horse community locally and nationally, and by continuing to take riding lessons to continue her own riding. All of this allows her to offer the best practices for her horses, instructors and clients.

Emma Wetherell

Instructor

Miss Emma’s goal: “My goal is to spread my knowledge and love for horses to those just starting out and to inspire everyone I teach to never give up!”

Miss Emma has been riding horses for 15 years, has owned her own horse for 10 of those years and has tons of knowledge and experience managing and caring for horses.

Miss Emma started her equestrian journey in the western pleasure world and then took a greater interest to English riding. She has trained and shown in almost all of the English disciplines. Most of her time in the show ring was showing English pleasure, but more recently she has focused on dressage. Miss Emma also loves jumping, so you’ll do lot of pole work in your lessons with her!

Mandy Dixon

Instructor

Miss Mandy started taking lessons at 7 years old where she became experienced in hunter jumpers, and jumpers. She went on to show rated in CPJHSA for many years through middle school and high school. After high school she worked as a horse trainer, as well as lesson instructor and continued to take horses to shows. She also has training in liberty work, cross country, dressage, and western riding!

Brigit

Instructor

Mrs. Brigit has many years of experience teaching beginner riders up to pony finalists. Mrs. Brigit is a 4-H Leader and is also PATH certified, meaning she has done hours of training as well as passing the tests and continuing education requirements to keep her certification up to date and valid to teach therapeutic riding lessons.

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Happy Trails

Testimonials From Happy Riders

Diana

Parent of Student

We had a wonderful experience! Our 4 year old daughter just started lessons, and we are blown away! It’s a beautiful and pristine facility, and she is learning so much. We cannot wait to see where this journey will take us!

Anna

Student age 9

This is the best riding facility-EVER!! I highly recommend Wide Stride. Miss Ingrid is so nice and she teaches me so much. I love all the horses at Wide Stride they are so lovable. I went to some other riding places before and Wide Stride is my FAVORITE!

Nicole

Parent of Students

My girls had their first ever horseback riding experience today. It could not have gone better. We will definitely be back. Beautiful property and a wonderful lessons. 100% smiles.

Joanna

Parent of Student

Wonderful place for lessons and riding! Ingrid is a wonderful instructor and the students really learn not only to ride but about caring for the horses as well!

William

Parent of Student

My daughter did the preschoolers and ponies and absolutely loved it. She loved being around the horses. Miss Ingrid was great and gave us great memories. Look forward to future classes. Thanks again!

Sharon

Campers Grandparent

My granddaughter, Kaitlyn, loved her experience at WSEC summer camp last year. She made friends, enjoyed the variety of activities, and especially loved the activities with the horses. This camp provided a great way for children to see what it takes to not only enjoy horses, but how to care for them. This summer, I've signed up both my granddaughter Kaitlyn (from VA) and my granddaughter McKenzie.