Lessons

We proudly offer a lesson program equipped for riders of all levels.

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Horse Back Riding Lessons

 

Here at Salty Oak Farm we proudly offer an extensive hunter/jumper lesson program for riders of all levels. Our lesson membership packages offer a variety of options including group or private lessons, and different frequencies of lessons. 

Our lessons provide not only the tools and knowledge necessary to ride a horse but also proper care, grooming, and tacking. With our trainers’ expertise and our amazing herd of horses, our program is top-notch. 

To book your lesson, reach out to us at The Stables at (843) 833-0135 or equestrian@saltyoakfarm.com.

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Competition and Show Team Opportunities:

At The Stables at Salty Oak Farm, we proudly offer the opportunity to join our show team when enrolled in a monthly lesson membership.

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Sea Island Show Series

October 25th 2025
November 8th 2025
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Meet our Trainers

Charles McDaniel

Charles McDaniel has been in the equestrian industry since 1984. He owned and operated a robust and competitive show barn, as well as a large lesson program. He rode with top riders in the Grand Prix ring and competed in both the Pan American Trials and the Olympic Trials for the Seoul Olympic Games with his horse, The Cure. Charles has won countless Grand Prix classes on many different horses.

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Ellie Howells

Ellie Howells has been riding since the age of 2. She has extensive experience with a wide variety of horses, from restarting OTTBs to competing in high-level performance hunter divisions. Ellie often shows in all three rings and has a solid foundation in dressage. She has gained invaluable catch-riding experience and has ridden for many professionals on the A and AA circuits. In 2023, she was accepted into the Emerging Athletes Program and had the opportunity to ride alongside Julie Winkel.

Mylie Easterling

Mylie Easterling has been riding since the age of 5. She owned and competed with her own horse by the time she was 12. Throughout her school years, she worked at a lesson barn—feeding, caring for, and teaching lessons with the horses. After graduation, she decided to pursue a full-time career in the equestrian industry.

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