Townes Wessels Riding Instructor

Townes Wessels
Riding Instructor

Townes Wessels is a riding instructor at Collins Stables who is proud to be certified by the highly respected American Riding Instructor’s Association.
Riding horses her entire life, Townes grew up a member of the United States Pony Club where she learned horsemanship, stable management, foxhunting and veterinary knowledge.

In 1975, Townes earned her Pony Club "B" rating. She actively participated in horse shows, 2-day events, Pony Club Know-Downs and D, C, and B Rallies. She assisted in the instruction of other pony clubbers and taught beginner riding students while still in high school. She was an Assistant Riding Instructor at Camp Rockbrook, North Carolina in 1976.

Townes graduated from the University of Florida in 1980 with a BFA degree in Art. While there, she was selected for the University of Florida Equestrian Team.
Townes continues to take lessons and clinics as well as compete in dressage, horse trials and hunter shows. She teaches Huntseat, Vaulting, Kinder-Ride, has been a 4-H Camp Riding Instructor, and member of Yadkin Valley Hounds.

Contact Townes at:
townesw@hotmail.com
Phone:828-320-1490