About Northern Nevada Riding Academy

Northern Nevada Riding Academy

is a lesson-focused riding program built on quality instruction, strong foundations, and thoughtful horsemanship. Our goal is to help riders of all ages and experience levels build confidence, skill, and a meaningful connection with horses in a supportive, professional environment.

Led by trainer and owner Bridget Fitzpatrick, our program emphasizes education and steady development, whether a rider is just beginning or working toward more advanced goals.

Our Instructor

Bridget Fitzpatrick

Bridget Fitzpatrick brings decades of experience working with both horses and riders across all ages and levels. She has produced numerous National Championship titles for Arabian and Half-Arabian horses, as well as National-winning amateur and youth riders. Her background spans multiple disciplines, allowing her to guide riders with a well-rounded, thoughtful approach to training. At Northern Nevada Riding Academy, Bridget’s focus is on teaching riders how to learn correctly, progress confidently, and develop lasting horsemanship skills that extend far beyond the saddle.

Our Facility

Located at Fitzpatrick Performance Horses

Northern Nevada Riding Academy operates at Ironwood Events Center in Reno, Nevada, alongside Fitzpatrick Performance Horses, Bridget Fitzpatrick’s primary training and performance program for Arabian and Half-Arabian horses.

Ironwood Events Center provides a professional equestrian setting that supports both high-level training and quality riding instruction. This shared environment allows riders to learn in an active, well-maintained facility while benefiting from the experience and standards of a nationally competitive training program.

The facility offers:

Indoor and outdoor riding arenas suitable for year-round lessons
Ample space for flatwork, skill development, and structured training
Designated grooming and tacking areas
A setting designed to accommodate both daily instruction and advanced training programs

By operating alongside Fitzpatrick Performance Horses, Northern Nevada Riding Academy riders are immersed in a working training environment while remaining part of a lesson-focused program centered on education, confidence, and horsemanship.