Carey Shaffer

Carey started riding horses in Hawaii at the age of 2-1/2 years.  She grew up riding in many disciplines, and caring for every size and shape of horse, at home in the barn and at the shows.  This wide base of experience gave Carey an award-winning critical eye for conformation, an innate feel for its temperament and needs, and acute discernment on how to get the most out of the older horse, and more importantly, how to train the youngster to achieve it's maximum potential. Her classical training methods and sound horsemanship produce horses willing and able to perform at their optimum. 

Training Services 

Carey offers a full spectrum of training services for the hunter/jumper rider and horse at every level of experience; from committed novice to the advanced rider.  Carey approaches the horse and student with a classical philosophy, emphasizing strong flatwork by first creating sound basic horsemanship skills.  She teaches with a disciplined, yet lighthearted and positive manner, creating an environment that is both fun and highly effective for the horse and student.

The CarSha Difference

CarSha Farms offers a professional and organized curriculum with emphasis on the rider and horse etsablishing a consistent training routine they're comfortable with.  With this emphasis, students and horses are able to develop their skills for competitive activities and shows. 

Competition & More

Carey is currently competing her mare Amidala in the Level 5 and 6 jumpers at the shows.  She has served on the Arizona Hunter-Jumper Association, Inc. board from 2004-2007 and supports all of the major equestrian organizations.

Our Location

CarSha Farm is located at All America Equestrian Center in Cave Creek, AZ.  All America offers a wide variety of services with their boarding facility, as well as a dressage arena, jumper field and a smaller enclosed arena for riding.  Please call for more information about our services.