[Above/Right]This beautiful silhouette photograph is of student Alexa Civittolo riding Alex. Alexa "Lexi," age 12, is currently working on her equitation on railwork and patterns. A very focused student, she is learning more about communicating with the horse through her seat, legs, and hands.  She is new to the 'flat' saddle, or saddle seat saddle, so she is working on forming her saddle seat position in the saddle during her lessons. We hope she will continue with saddle seat as she progresses!

Alexa has a great attitude and is very polite. She plans to continue to be involved with horses throughout her high school and college years. Alexa is considering finding a school where she can continue in sports and in equestrian programs as well. Lexi has recently volunteered her time at the barn to learn more about the care of horses.

Kellyn Bango is a current client pictured here riding Alex. She is working on her skills at the posting and sitting trot, and begun canter work as well recently.	Kellyn is a past 4-her who has decided to learn to ride saddle seat, and she's chosen us to help her do it! So far she rides Alex to get the basics, but may be moving to a different horse in the future to gain more experience and variety.

Polly Kozma, adult student, has made continuous improvement since she started lessons. A past rider in her youth, she has come back to riding as a hobby and is enjoying her lessons on Alex. She has learned to sit the trot and post very well, and this fall may be starting to canter. Good job Polly!	Polly Kozma on Alex in a sillouhette shot in the arena...neat picture!

Alyssa Buttolph, age 9, began lessons recently. She is very outgoing and loves animals. She and her dad, Ray, enjoy their time at the barn, and Alyssa says she plans to do something with animals as a career later on.	Alyssa is very smart and witty for her age! Yvonne has fun teaching her. She is learning the beginning stages of saddle seat riding, and is working on posting and trotting. Keep up the good work girl!

Ellen Cummings, long-time customer & friend of Yvonne, rides her Saddlebred for lessons. She enjoys trail riding, but also frequents local shows to spectate. She enjoys attending horse shows and events throughout the spring and summer, and is always up for a road trip to see all things horsey!	Long-time customer, Ellen Cummings, rides her black Saddlebred, Tango for her lessons. She also brings her Morgan, Fire, to the barn for her good friend Joanne to ride. They trailer the horses in together for lessons in the summers. Ellen has been with Yvonne since before the start of Rodman Stables.

Jessie Stevens takes riding lessons on Alex. She has made a lot of improvement with her position since she started at our stable, and we're proud of her. She also owns a Mini named "Chip" who was recently in for training. We improved his ground manners and broke him to drive a Mini cart. We hope she enjoys having him back home, and enjoys continuing her riding and driving lessons throughout the year.

What barn doesn't have a rotten little pony!? We are no exception. No, we do love our miniature horse, Duke. We offer Mini Driving lessons for the young and the young-at-heart. This is a great way for a new/nervous person to be involved with horses without being intimidated by size. A Mini Driving lesson is a great gift for anyone! Shown here is Nancy Rodman driving Duke with ease.	Duke takes it all very seriously, and would appreciate it if you would too.

Adult student Yvonne Shaw enjoys her lessons on Alex. Yvonne is working on building her confidence and skill level, and she and Alex get along very well. Yvonne is the only person Y. Rodman has ever met who shares her name! Yvonne and her husband Ralph live nearby and have horses at home as well.	Yvonne started riding with Yvonne this year. She has made a lot of improvement since the winter! This fall she will be working on learning to canter, and possible riding a different lesson horse as well.

Pictured here is Alex, our most prized beginner riding and driving horse, in his harness and carriage. Not only does he serve as our most reliable lessons horse, but he pulls his carriage with ease likes to show off at Equine Affaire in Columbus.