August 20, 2024 Update: registration is officially open for fall adult and youth riding lessons!
Learn to Ride Western: Adult* Riding Lessons
Series of 4 x 1.5 hour progressive lessons.
Horses are our partners, our teachers, and our friends. These lessons will broaden your understanding of horses and help you develop your skills & knowledge in western pleasure trail riding. Designed to increase your confidence for handling and riding horses, each lesson includes a practical horsemanship session and instructional trail ride.
*There is a maximum rider weight limit of 220lbs
Saturdays 2:30 – 4:00 pm
October 5, 19, 26, November 2
(Please note – no lesson on Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday October 12)
Fall 2024 Adult Learn to Ride: $389.00 + HST for the series for 4 lessons
Learn to Ride Western: Youth Riding Lessons
Series of 4 x 1.5 hour progressive lessons – Saturdays.
Level 1
This program is for youth 8 years of age and older to learn about learn about horses and riding in a safe, relaxed, fun-filled atmosphere with our qualified staff.
Each 1.5 hour Riding Club lesson includes an instructional trail ride as well as a ground session covering various horsemanship topics and skills. Participants learn the basic skills of western pleasure trail riding, horse communication, and actions around horses that cultivate a positive partnership. Participants will be taught how to mount and dismount, proper riding position, how to walk, stop, control/steer their horse safety and correctly. They will learn horsemanship terms, the parts of the horse, markings and equipment.
Series of 4 x 1.5 hour progressive lessons
Level 1– Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am
October 5, 19, 26, November 2
(Please note – no lesson on Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday October 12)
Level 1- Saturdays 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
October 5, 19, 26, November 2
(Please note – no lesson on Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday October 12)
Fall 2024 Level 1: $389.00 + HST for the series for four lessons
Level 2
This program is for youth 9 years old and who have completed Level 1 and/or have attended our summer camp.
Building on the rider’s experience and knowledge from Level 1, youth will continue to learn riding skills while consistently maintaining the proper riding position. After riding and directing their horses independently at a walk, and when the instructor feels they are ready, student will be introduced to a trot. Horsemanship work continues with learning to groom and care for horses, as well as further horse terms and understanding equipment.
Series of 4 x 1.5 hour progressive lessons – Sundays
Level 2 – Sundays 10:00 am – 11:30 am
October 6, 20, 27, November 3
Please note – no lesson on Thanksgiving weekend, Sunday October 13
Level 2 – Sundays 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
October 6, 20, 27, November 3
Please note – no lesson on Thanksgiving weekend, Sunday October 13
Fall 2024 Level 2: $389.00 + HST for the series for four lessons
Level 3
This program is for youth 9 years of age and older who have completed Level 2.
Building on the rider’s experience and knowledge from Level 2, youth will continue to learn riding skills. After demonstrating consistent skills on various mounts and when the instructor feels they are ready, students will work on riding different gaits. Horsemanship will build on Level 2 work as well as further investigating horse and equipment knowledge.
Level 3 – Sundays 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
October 6, 20, 27, November 3
Please note – no lesson on Thanksgiving weekend, Sunday October 13
Fall 2024 Level 3: $389.00 + HST for the series for four lessons
Learn to Ride Western: Parent & Tot Riding Lessons
Series of 2 x 45 minute progressive lessons.
For youth aged 5 to 7 yrs, this program is a fun, safe and interactive introduction to riding for our youngest riders. For your child’s enjoyment and safety, Parent & Tot lessons enable you to learn about horses alongside your child as you hand-lead the pony during your child’s session. No previous horse experience necessary.
Sundays 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Saturday, September 21 and September 28
Fall 2024 Parent & Tot: $110.00 + HST for the series for two lessons
All prices above are subject to HST
Please give us a call or email for more information
519-471-3799
