About Greenridge Stables

Greenridge Stables was opened in 1995 by Beth Ellenburg, who had a passion for horses and a mission to provide quality care and instruction at a reasonable price for everyone to enjoy. She has since fulfilled that mission and her stable has grown respectively in facilities, horses and riders.

Our Trainers

  Beth Ellenburg

  Beth Ellenburg has owned and operated Greenridge Stables since 1995. She has 40 years of experience riding horses and training horses and riders of all levels and backgrounds. Beth has an Equine Management Certificate from The University of Georgia. She has also been awarded first place in Eventing and Dressage at many competitions, including the Georgia Games, and has competed succcessfully in endurance and hunter paces around the Southeast. Beth was a Fox Hunting Club Member for two years.

Beth Ellenburg has also ridden with some of the finest competitors in the United States, including:

 Kim Walnes, member of the US Equestrian Team from 1980-1986 and earned a ranking of #3 in the World. See www.thewayofthehorse.com for Kim’s complete bio.

Leslie Olsen, United States Equestrian Federation 'R' Dressage judge and a United States Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medalist. See www.dressagesimplysouthern.com for more about Leslie.

Shirley Singleton, United States Dressage Federation Bronze Medalist. See www.rhythmandbalance.com for Shirley’s bio.

 Beth's Bachelor of Science Degree in Human services helps her work with and teach others well. She especially enjoys opportunities to work with children, and focuses on providing more to the kids than just equestrian skills. She also focuses on life skills, morals, values, and building self-esteem. Beth has been blessed in her work with:

Children with mental disabilities

Foster and underprivileged children

4-H Clubs

Girl Scouts

Beth is the proud owner of three wonderful horses. Her main man is an Anglo Arabian named Thunder Alley. She also owns two mares, our lesson horse Taylor Made and her pretty polish Arabian, Fire Dancer, who she is currently training to be her next eventing horse!

  Ashley Claypole

Ashley has ridden and shown horses for 18 years. She has competed and received champion many times in eventing, jumper, hunter and CT shows.  Ashley fox hunted and was a member of Shamrock Hounds for 2 years. She was also an active member in Atlanta Pony club for 3 years and competed in endurance. Ashley's specialties include training, breaking, ground work, and coaching intermediate to advanced riders. She enjoys teaching jumping lessons best.

Ashley has ridden under the following:

 Leslie Olsen, United States Equestrian Federation 'R' Dressage judge and a United States Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medalist. See www.dressagesimplysouthern.com for more about Leslie.

Shirley Singleton, United States Dressage Federation Bronze Medalist. See www.rhythmandbalance.com for Shirley’s bio.

Cindy Yarborough, Member of the USA reserve Olympic team.

Barney Mullady 

Ashley is the proud owner of two beautiful geldings, a draft named Joshua and an Appendix jumper named Jake.

"A good rider can hear her horse speak to her. A great rider can hear her horse whisper."