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title: Horse Rising Lessons - Willow and Withers Stables, Sheffield Mills, Nova Scotia
description: Experience the joy of riding with Laura Kelland May at Willow & Withers Stables. Enhance your skills and deepen your connection with horses through tailored coaching and lessons for riders of all levels.
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# Lessons & Coaching

 Experience the Joy of Riding

## Lessons and Coaching

At Willow & Withers Stables, our focus is on helping you grow as a rider. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve, our coaching and lessons are designed to support your progress and strengthen your connection with horses.  

Our resident coach, Laura Kelland May, brings years of experience and a practical, personalized approach to every session. Her guidance helps riders of all levels develop their skills and achieve their goals.  Learn more about Coach Laura [here](https://laurakellandmay.com/about/).  

For boarders, lessons are customized to suit both you and your horse. If you don’t own a horse, we offer a limited number of lesson horses, giving you the chance to learn and enjoy riding under Laura’s expert instruction.  

Laura combines her extensive experience with a passion for teaching, creating an inspiring environment for riders of all levels.

 

 

![Laura Kelland May, riding instructor at Willow and Withers Stables](https://willowandwithers.ca/hubfs/trio-lessons.jpg "Laura Kelland May, riding instructor at Willow and Withers Stables")

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![Laura Kelland May with an equestrian student](https://willowandwithers.ca/hubfs/laura-kelland-may-3.jpg "Laura Kelland May with an equestrian student")

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#### Willow & Withers Stables 1575 Middle Dyke Road Sheffield Mills Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

### Our Stables

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