Riga Meadow was started in May, 2004 with long time horse professional, Linda Bushnell joining forces with Jackie Merwin, long time business woman.  Together, with many devoted horse owners, on such an incredible property, Riga was born. (see detailed descriptions below). 

Linda is a life-long lover of horses and quality horse care and truly committed to making Riga a fun, happy place to be—for horse and rider!  Linda is the managing partner, who supervises and coordinates the care of horses and overall barn management.  She also provides daily lessons to adults and children and exercises and trains horses on behalf of their owners.  Linda keeps her thoroughbred Max at Riga.

Assistant Manager

Suzanne B. Keenan has joined Riga in November 2006 as the part time Assistant Manager.  Suzanne brings a wealth of experience having worked as a Veterinary Assistant in a busy veterinary hospital, and as a manager of a large 60-horse estate.  Her husband is a farrier. 

Jackie is the business partner, party and event planner, and flower arranger.  She, too, is committed to maintaining a fabulous atmosphere, fun events, Olympian-level clinicians and high quality events.  She keeps her horse Copper at Riga, and sometimes her old, lazy black lab, Biscuit.

If you have any questions about our services or facility, or have suggestions, please either call us at 860 435 9991 or email Linda or Jackie at rm-info@rigameadow.com.

Details About Us

Linda Bushnell, Managing Partner

Jackie Merwin, Partner

Suzanna Keenen, Assistant Manager

Jennifer Ramsdell , Horse Management, Barn Manager
Resident on Site

Phone: 860 435 9991
Fax: 860 435 4606
email: rm-info@rigameadow.com

Linda Bushnell, Managing Partner, Trainer & Instructor.

Linda is Riga Meadow’s primary trainer and instructor.  Linda has been an owner and instructor of an equestrian facility for over 30 years, most recently opening the spectacular Riga Meadow Equestrian Center located in Salisbury, Connecticut in 2004.

As a junior rider, Linda competed in the Hunter and Jumper ‘A” circuit, and evented through training level.  Among her accomplishments, she has students that have risen to Grand Prix Jumper and high level eventing. Linda is most well known for her riding programs for children and adults, teaching safe riding and quality horse care.  

Linda has been over many years a dedicated member and officer of the Lakeville Pony Club—a part of the USPC.

Riga Meadow prides itself on its warm, friendly and fun atmosphere, with barbecues, clinics, and great trail rides.  We invite you to join us!
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