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Equestrian Team

Gould Academy's equestrian program in Maine offers special access to horse riding through partnership with Deepwood Farm
Gould Academy's equestrian rider takes a picture with her horse in Maine.

 

LEADERSHIP, TRUST, AND THE ART OF RIDING

Riding is more than a sport, it’s a lifestyle; a partnership between self and nature on the path to personal discovery. With two seasons to enjoy (fall and spring), riders of all experience levels train five days a week through our partnership with Deepwood Farm, just minutes from campus. Whether you’re saddling up for the first time or refining your seat in dressage, you’ll find a program grounded in trust, skill, and connection.


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FACILITIES & PARTNERSHIP

Gould Academy partners with Deepwood Farm, a local training facility with indoor and outdoor arenas, access to wooded trails, and a stable of well-schooled horses suited to both beginners and advanced riders.

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CRAFTED THROUGH CARE

Grounded in Equestrian Tradition

Gould riders train in the classical foundations of Dressage while also gaining hands-on experience in grooming, saddling, equipment care, and stable safety. Trail rides through the western Maine countryside reinforce the relationship between rider and horse, deepening the rider’s balance, confidence, and control in real-world settings.

Gould Academy student rides her horse with the Gould Equestrian Team on campus in Bethel, Maine

 

 

INSTILLING A PASSION FOR RIDING 

Gould Academy faculty and equestrian coach, Tracey Wilkerson, with her horse in Bethel, Maine

 

TRACEY WILKERSON

Gould Faculty & Equestrian Coach

"Every horse has something to teach us. Every ride is a chance to listen, to grow, and earn the kind of trust that makes us better riders, and better individuals."

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Gould Academy Equestrian Team rider crafts her skills in Maine
Gould Academy's Equestrian Team rides daily throughout the week and learns horse care in Bethel, Maine
Gould Academy's Equestrian Team rider trains on horseback at Deepwood Farm in Maine.
A rider on a chestnut horse trots in a sandy arena with a wooden fence, while a colorful autumn forest covers the rolling hills in the background.
Gould Academy, a boarding school in Bethel Maine, offers students daily horse riding.
Two riders on horseback trot in a sandy arena with a wooded hillside in the background.
Gould Academy's Equestrian Team rides together on a sunny afternoon near boarding school campus in Maine.
Gould Academy's Equestrian Program is located at Deepwood Farm in the mountains of Bethel Maine, just outside of the boarding school campus.
Gould Academy Equestrian Team student-athlete rides his horse while training in Bethel, Maine.
Gould Academy's beautiful horse after a nice day of riding the on-campus trails in Bethel, Maine.
Gould Academy Equestrian Team student feeds her horse outside of the stable in Maine.

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There's a champion in all of us, waiting to be unleashed — contact Gould Athletics today and discover where your journey will take you!

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Join Gould Academy's Equestrian Team in Bethel Maine and enjoy a boarding school experience like no other.

 

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