Back when Cathy and Scott Kodell first broke into the business of horses in 1997, they were running free pony rides on the side of the road over the Fourth of July. However, that was only the tip of the iceberg for Leg Up Equestrian, which has since flourished and relocated twice to accommodate its growing size. Here, instructors work with students ages 8 to adult, helping them mount one of the resident school horses to teach hunt-seat, equitation, and dressage. Lessons range from the fundamentals of horsemanship to more advanced skills such as jumping, and pupils are given the chance to show off their talents at the annual fall and spring school horse shows, as well as the opportunity to participate in summer camps and horsemanship clinics throughout the year.