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Paducah's Premier American Saddlebred Equestrian Center
Riding With Purpose, Competing with Heart
Ride for The Settlement
The Settlement Academy Team
The Settlement Academy Team
The Settlement Academy Team
The Academy Show team exposes beginner and intermediate riders to horse show competitions. This allows riders to gain experience in the show ring. The Academy Show Team is for both adults and juvenile riders.
The Academy program focuses on building strong riding fundamentals, show ring etiquette, and sportsmanship. Riders will compete gaining experience and confidence before moving on to a higher level of competition.
The Settlement Elite Team
The Settlement Academy Team
The Settlement Academy Team
The Elite Show team rider competes at a more advanced level on privately owned show horses. These riders train intensively to refine their skills, develop a strong partnership with their horse, and compete in rated shows at the world and national level.
The Elite rider focuses on excellence in the show ring, goal-setting, and preparing for high level competition in a variety of divisions and classes.
Our Team
Derrick Westbrook- Trainer
Ellen Beard- Instructor
Kaylee Norman- Assistant
Lauren Wells- Junior Instructor
Bailey Michael- Training Support
Bunny Crayne- Equine Care Specialist
Sarah Samples- Equine Care Team Specialist
Katy Mensch. - Equine Care Team Associate
Tico- Senior Stable Care Specialist
Gabriel- Stable Care Associate
What’s Next
Holidays and Winter Break
*CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 & 25)
*January 1-5 Winder Break, No Lessons
Winter Clinics
TBA
Spring Tournament
TBA
Summer Camps
TBA
2026 Show Schedule
TBA
Our Mission
At The Settlement, our mission is to cultivate a passion for horses through exceptional training, quality instruction, and a welcoming community for all ages. Whether you are stepping into the stirrups for the first time or competing at the highest level our experienced trainers and instructors are committed to helping each rider grow in skill, confidence, and character. We believe in building strong foundations-both in horsemanship and in people-through patience, dedication, and a shared loved for the saddlebred breed.
Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God!
1 Corinthians 10:31
Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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