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Checkmate Equestrian Horseback riding in Forney, TX
Checkmate Equestrian is a horseback riding stable at 17705 University Dr, Forney, TX. It has a 4.6-star rating from 10 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the stable's own website show it offers lessons, boarding and English lessons.
What it's known for
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“She also takes excellent care of her lesson horses and makes sure they are getting everything they need to be happy and healthy.”
Google review · Mentioned 10 times in reviews
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Boarding
More horse boarding stables →“The horses come first which makes me comfortable boarding with her and the instruction I’m getting is helping me reach expectations I never dreamed of.”
Google review · Mentioned once in reviews
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English riding
More stables with English riding lessons →“Lija runs a wonderful boutique hunter/jumper program.”
Google review · Mentioned once in reviews
From Google reviews
Lija has completely reshaped my riding and taken me from a washed up 3’ amateur who hadn’t ridden in 2+ years to a competent 1.0 (still ammy) jumper. I’ve learned something every lesson I’ve taken with her
Checkmate elevated my riding like no other place could. It truly is such a special environment with a family-like feel. Everyone truly cares for the horses and never lets anything slide. Lija truly made sure to give the time needed to her students, even if that was rewatching videos or debriefing after a lesson.
Lija is the best instructor you could ask for! She is incredibly patient and positive in how she deals with her students. She absolutely corrects them when needed, but in ways that still highlight all the good the student has been doing - while also clearly getting across what needs to be done differently or refined…
Lija is amazing! Her heart is in every aspect of the business! It is so refreshing to see a woman in the industry who is still PASSIONATE about horses. Lija is humble and is always seeking to improve. Her excitement for the sport is contagious! She makes every rider at every level feel comfortable and empowered!
