Horseback Riding Lessons
Build Confidence, Skill, and Real Horsemanship
Our riding lessons are designed to help riders grow in confidence, develop strong foundational skills, and learn true horsemanship. Each lesson includes grooming, tacking, riding, and untacking — giving riders a complete understanding of horse care and communication.
Lessons can be taken on your horse or ours. No experience is required for beginner riders.
Private 1‑Hour Riding Lessons
Private lessons offer focused, individualized instruction. Riders advance at their own pace while learning balance, steering, control, communication, and groundwork.
What’s Included:
- Grooming & tacking
- Riding instruction
- Untacking & horse care
- Skill progression toward independence
Pricing:
- $70 per hour (prepaid weekly or bi‑weekly)
- $75 per hour (random lesson)
See Billing Policies for full details.
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30‑Minute Private Lessons
A shorter, cost‑effective option perfect for young riders, riders with focus challenges, or those who may not be ready for a full hour.
When the rider arrives, the horse is already saddled.
- 20 minutes riding
- 10 minutes brushing & horse care
Pricing:
- $45 per half‑hour (prepaid weekly or bi‑weekly)
- $50 per half‑hour (random lesson)
Group 1‑Hour Riding Lessons
Group lessons are ideal for siblings or riders of similar skill levels. We place riders carefully to ensure safety and appropriate pacing.
Eligibility: Riders must be able to:
- Lead their horse on the ground
- Steer and stop independently
- Trot a short distance in the saddle
What’s Included:
- Grooming & tacking
- Group riding instruction
- Untacking & horse care
Class Size:
- Maximum of 3 riders per group
Pricing:
- $55 per rider (prepaid weekly or bi‑weekly)
- $60 per rider (random lesson)
Who These Lessons Are For
Our riding lessons are designed for kids, teens, and adults of all experience levels. Whether you’re brand‑new to horses or already riding confidently, each session provides patient guidance, clear structure, and a safe, confidence‑building environment.
These lessons are ideal for:
- Beginners with no prior experience
- Nervous riders who need a calm, predictable introduction
- Young riders (ages 3+) who benefit from shorter, structured sessions
- Riders returning after time away
- Intermediate riders ready to refine skills and improve balance, control, and communication
- Advanced riders working on higher‑level movements such as riding in a frame, moving off the leg, side passing, leg yielding, learning leads, haunches‑in, and more
- Adults starting fresh or rebuilding confidence
- Families seeking a safe, supportive barn with step‑by‑step instruction
Every rider learns at their own pace, with individualized support and a focus on safety, communication, and real horsemanship.
What to Expect at Your Lesson
Riders should arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can begin on time. Each lesson blends horsemanship and riding, giving every rider a complete, confidence‑building experience.
Here’s what to expect:
- Wear jeans and closed toed shoes (Preferably boots).
- Helmets are provided for all riders.
- Parents may watch from the viewing area.
- Beginner riders learn grooming, tacking, riding, untacking, and horse care.
- Intermediate riders work on balance, control, communication, and refinement.
- Advanced riders may work on riding in a frame, moving off the leg, side passing, leg yielding, learning leads, haunches‑in, and other higher‑level skills.
- Every rider progresses at their own pace with patient, individualized instruction.