About US

Harmony Riding is a quality horseback riding program dedicated to fostering a deep connection between horse and rider. We specialise in horsemanship, performance riding, and equine and rider biomechanics, offering a comprehensive approach to equestrian education.
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Welcoming riders of all experience levels, Harmony Riding is committed to providing personalised instruction that meets the unique needs of each student. Our philosophy emphasises the importance of the whole horse, incorporating elements such as nutrition, saddle fit, body work, and proper hoof care to ensure the health and well-being of our equine partners.

With expertise in a variety of disciplines, including western pleasure, hunter pleasure, jumping, dressage fundamentals, and ranch riding, we offer diverse opportunities for riders to explore and excel in their chosen areas. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an advanced rider refining your skills, our experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our Mission:

To build strong riders who understand equine and rider biomechanics and can ride in harmony with their horse in both a pleasure or competition setting.

Our Team:

Shellie Rock
Founder, Head Instructor, Equine Specialist

Shellie's passion for horses started when she got her first horse at age 12. As she self-trained her personal horses for competitions, her love for training and teaching developed into a passion.
Now, Shellie has been riding and training for 17 years. She uses a patient and gentle approach, while still demanding respect from her equine partners. 
In the past years, Shellie has done trail riding, trail competitions, parades, 4H, schooling shows, and breed shows. This includes both Western and English disciplines. She is familiar with a variety of breeds, including gaited horses, and was won a variety of awards in her competitions.
Shellie started HR 9 years ago due to her love of horses and teaching. She has worked with all ages and levels of riders. Shellie also has EAGALA training and has worked as an Equine Specialist for an equine-assisted psychotherapy program. Shellie also has experience  in both rider and equine biomechanics and uses this as the foundation of her coaching.
 Shellie's goals are to help her students reach their full potential, continue her education in biomechanics, saddle fitting, and equine ergonomics, and grow Harmony Riding as a riding program

Nicole Accordino
Assistant Instructor

Nicole's passion for horses started when she bought her first horse, Shadow. She progressed very quickly in Harmony Riding's program and is now apprenticing under Shellie and coaching the entry level students and tiny tots. Nicole has a unique personal understanding of horses that allows her to work very well with them and her students. She excels at coaching new riders, coaching young children, equitation, and ground work. Nicole is also experienced in energy work and animal communication. She uses her gifts to help people and horses in need. Nicole's goals are to continue to advance her riding skills and build up her energy work business.

Contact us if you would like to schedule an energy reading for your horse with Nicole.