Switch Willo Stables

Switch Willo Stables offers Horsemanship Class, Riding Lessons, Camp Switch Willo, Riding Academy, and Horse Shows. The Horsemanship Class is required for new students and covers horse safety, grooming, tacking, leading, stable routines, and preparing independently for a lesson. Riding Lessons are available as small-group, semi-private, and private lessons for riders who do not own their own horse, and Riding Academy provides English riding instruction from first-time beginners through advanced hunter/jumper riders.

Programs

• Horsemanship Class — 6+ to Adults · First required for new students. Learn horse safety, grooming, tacking, leading, stable routines, and how to prepare independently for a lesson.
• Riding Lessons — Children and adults · Beginner through advanced small-group, semi-private, and private lessons for riders who do not own their own horse.
• Camp Switch Willo — 5.5 to 13 · Riding, horse care, outdoor activities, swimming, and barn friendships for campers.
• Riding Academy — Children and adults · English riding instruction for children and adults, from first-time beginners through advanced hunter/jumper riders.
• Horse Shows — Local, regional and national hunter/jumper competition.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Switch Willo Stables was established in 1963. Holly Mortimer is the Lesson Director, Riley Wooding is the Switch Willo Camp Director, Cindi Wallace is the Barn Manager, Glenn Johnson is Owner & Trainer, Phoebe Johnson is Founder, Owner & Trainer, and Kirk Berlin is Head Trainer. The program’s mission statement is "Unsurpassed excellence in Hunter/Jumper training & competition."

Riding Academy lessons are paid monthly. New students reserve a place with an approved contract and payment. There is a four-month minimum commitment. A $100 monthly membership fee is charged in addition to tuition. The initial horsemanship class is required for new students. Campers ages 5.5 to 12 build riding skills, learn horse care, and make lasting barn friendships. Camp current dates and availability are maintained in Sawyer. The site states they are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Last updated October 25, 2026.