PRIVATE LESSONS
ENGLISH RIDERS
WESTERN RIDERS
Work with our Western Instructors to build a strong foundation attaining proper horsemanship.
Ride with our English Instructors and create solid fundamentals of Equine Equitation.
Work with English or Western Instructors to refine your skills in a personal setting with one on one instruction.
OUR LESSON PROGRAM
OUR PROGRAM
Riding and competing in the 21st century carries with it a mix of new challenges and promising tools. Our academy offers western and English lessons of all levels and emphasizes all-around horsemanship. At the core of our mission, lies our commitment to providing an engaging, respectful, and rewarding learning environment.
This unique approach, together with our top-quality instructors, makes Texas Star Equestrian Academy, LLC one of the best lesson programs in North Texas. Come ride with us and let us help you reach new heights.
Our Instructors
Western Riding Instructor
Alexa Helman is a 3rd generation cowgirl who grew up showing horses in 4H and competing in reining events with the AQHA. She earned her B.S. in Animal Science from Tarleton State University, where she took specialized courses in colt breaking and training as well as competing on the TSU Equestrian Team in reining. Since graduating, Alexa has worked on various ranches, feedlots, and outfitters. Within those jobs, she has trained green horses, roped and doctored cattle, packed mules into the backcountry, and guided trail rides and hunts. She is currently also working as an apprenticing farrier and representing Miss Rodeo Gladewater Queen at PRCA rodeos in Texas throughout the 2024-2025 season. Alexa is passionate about teaching others to ride and share her love of horses with as many people as possible.
