Lessons

Our lesson program is based on true horsemanship and classical riding principles. We are dedicated to developing a well-rounded equestrian with a strong foundation. Besides riding, our students also learn the fundamentals of horse care, horsemanship, groundwork, training, etc. We teach both children and adults, beginner-advanced levels. Currently we offer private, semi-private, and group lessons. 

Private lessons are available for adults and children 5+ years old. They are 45 minutes to an hour long (depending on the focus for the lesson) and include grooming, tacking up, and riding, unless the student is fully independent and is tacked up and ready to go by their lesson time. These lessons are great for students needing more focused or specialized attention, students with their own horse, or for more advanced students with very specific goals. 

Semi-private lessons and group lessons have 2-4 students in each class and are an hour long. Aside from the riding instruction portion, students spend time to get their horses groomed and tacked up before, then finish with a cool down session. These lessons are a fun way to learn from each other, work on similar goals, learn to handle horses around others, and bond together. *Semi-private lessons are available by request right now - great option for family, friends, etc. to lesson together. 

We Teach: 

• Horsemanship, groundwork, in-hand, and basic liberty work 
• Training techniques
• General Western riding (pleasure, reining basics, basic western dressage, ranch work, trail) 
• Barrel Racing ​
• Beginner roping (on the ground & roping dummy)​

Riding Levels: 

• Beginner- little to no experience, learning the basics and building a solid foundation, work at the walk and learning to trot then continuing to improve skills at the trot, learning to canter when ready
• Advanced Beginner- Improving skills and riding position, developing strong leadership skills and confidence, continuing work on cantering
• Intermediate- Advancing skills such as expanding the use of riding aids, transition work, collection, etc. and choosing a discipline(s)
• Advanced- Correct riding, ability to handle challenging horses, tailored instruction, learning training techniques, etc. ​

Program Highlights:

• Safety and good horsemanship is of the utmost importance therefore students are taught horse body language and behavior (ear, eye, & body movements, muscle tension, and other signals)
• Our students are taught correct foundational skills 
• Youth benefit greatly from our program- they build strong relationships with their horses, instructors, and other students. They develop important life skills such as responsibility, leadership, confidence, dedication, etc. 
• We truly believe kids are so capable if allowed to be - we don't just give "pony rides" - we teach even the youngest students how to do things correct and become independent in order to ride on their own 
• Our lesson program includes riding, groundwork, horsemanship, hands-on and classroom type lessons​ (it isn't always riding)
• We have a very supportive and friendly barn family
• We provide our students with many different opportunities to expand their horse knowledge and enjoyment (horsemanship lessons, camps & clinics, riding team for teens, ladies groups, quality barn & horse time, etc.)
• Students learn responsibilities of owning a horse, safe handling skills, equine knowledge, the proper skills and coordination to communicate with a horse, leadership skills, etc. 
• We expose our students to a wide variety of horses and riding locations so they can learn to ride in many different situations 
• We teach our students the "Why's?" so they will be able to problem solve- is the horse being stubborn, afraid, testing the rider, in a playful mood, lost their concentration, received incorrect signals, are confused, bored, ornery, tired, hurt, etc. 
• Students that join our riding team may be given opportunities to showcase their skills such as horse events

​​Pricing & Policies:
Private lesson - $60 or $220/4 lessons
Group lessons -(2-4 students)- $45 or $160/4 lessons

Lesson Schedule: 
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/LCRFNUG
 
We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards
*We have a 24 hour cancellation policy 
*No refunds- lessons can be rescheduled or can transfer to someone else