Where Good Riders Become Excellent
More About Us
Becoming an excellent equestrian requires passion, proficiency and perseverance; all of which Crystal Ridge Equestrian instils in our riders. We teach riders how to love horses, we share our knowledge and we develop a strong tenacious character in all our students. But that’s not all!
Crystal Ridge Equestrian Also Offers:
- Highly Qualified Instructors
- Safe equipment, arenas and horses
- Regular graded and recreational at-home shows
- Hands-on outside show support
- Over 35 years of local and international experience
- Great references!
What Do We Offer?
Crystal Ridge Equestrian offers excellence in all that we do!
Stabling & Livery
Our stabling & livery packages include top-notch round-the-clock care for your equine best friend
Riding Lessons
We offer excellent lessons with highly qualified instructors at affordable prices for all age groups.
Courses & Clinics
We don’t just teach riding, we share our knowledge and passion through our courses and clinics too!
Crystal Ridge Equestrian
Our Story
Crystal Ridge At Providence Stud, established in 1993, is a competitive equestrian center based in Benoni. We áre a Christian yard and pride ourselves on our “family” atmosphere. Melise Etheridge is the yard owner and instructor, along with Melissa Smit as manager and instructor. Danica Etheridge is our excellent working lider, competing in Open Show Jumping. The yard offeis outstanding 5-star facilities and we also host frequent shows, including our Equestrian Excellence Series. Crystal Ridge boasts of 25 years of great memories and has been the home of many great, successful horses and riders of allages and levels.
Crystal Ridge At Providence Stud News
Take a look below and check back often for the latest updates.
What Horses Do We Have For Sale?
The Crystal Ridge At Providence Stud team works exceptionally hard towards producing, schooling and selling top-class horses and ponies. All our sales ponies and horses are suitable for both competitive as well as recreational riders.
What's New In Our Tack Shop?
Bits & Pieces Tack shop offers quality new and used saddlery and equestrian supplies that suit all needs and pockets! Kaylee Nieuwoudt manages and runs Bits & Pieces, and can be contacted for in-store viewings and prices.
What Is Pony Camp All About?
Bored at home during school holidays? Enrich your rider’s equestrian education by sending them to our frequent and fun pony camps where we teach our riders proper stable management and loving horsemanship. Pony camps are run by Melissa, a former youth pastor and children’s ministry coordinator.