LESSON
PROGRAM
We aim to develop thoughtful, balanced riders, who have a well-rounded foundation and an equine-centric approach to horsemanship. We offer riding and groundwork lessons taught by experienced instructors on gentle school horses. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and regularly go on to become loving horse owners, excel in competitive programs, or remain lifetime equine hobbyists.
WHAT WE TEACH
Our riding lessons draw on principles from centered riding and dressage to teach the foundations of balance and connection with your horse. We teach students to ride with confidence in english all-purpose, jump, and dressage saddles, in order to develop an independent seat. Students will learn the long-leg and forward seat positions at the walk, trot, and canter to set them up for success in any discipline, from dressage and jumping to Western games and trail riding.
We have developed a thoughtful curriculum that builds a strong postural foundation and understanding of horsemanship in all of our students, whether beginners or experienced riders. At the end of each term, we issue progress reports to keep parents in the loop and help students measure their learning, to make sure everyone is taking positive steps towards their goals.
Our groundwork lessons teach the skills to develop a relationship with a horse on the ground. Our teaching philosophy is based in natural horsemanship principles, learning to read the ways in which horses communicate with each other and with us. Lessons begin with practicing safe handling and progress to working with horses on 22' and 45' lines and at liberty.
Meet our instructors here!
LESSON DETAILS
Just as with any sport, consistency is important to build strength and retain skill. We match our students to a weekly lesson spot, and we schedule and bill according to three terms (Spring, Summer, and Fall). The majority of our lessons are in groups of 2-4 students of similar experience level, though we sometimes have mid-day weekday availability for private lessons. We provide a safe, experienced lesson horse for all students.
Requirements:
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Student Age: Group lessons are open to students 8 years old and above. We have limited 30-45 min private lesson availability for students under the age of 8 (please inquire for details).
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Physical Strength: Riders must have the strength and flexibility to be able to safely mount and dismount their horse independently.
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Behavior: We work with large animals in a farm environment with some physical hazards. If your child has significant challenges (relative to age-appropriate norms) in group settings, following rules, or respecting physical boundaries, we will not be able to accommodate them in group lessons. Please inquire if you have any concerns.
Upcoming Terms:
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Spring Term 2025: January 27th - June 22nd (21 weeks)
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Summer Term 2025: June 23rd - August 24th (8 weeks, excludes Midsummer Break)
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Fall Term 2025: August 25th - January 25th (21 weeks, excludes Winter Break)
Note: We finalize our schedule 4 weeks in advance of the term, so requests received at least 6 weeks before term start will receive priority consideration.
Pricing:
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Group 55-minute lesson: $75/lesson (Spring / Fall terms: $1575 ; Summer term: $600)
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Private 55-minute lesson: $95/lesson (Spring / Fall terms: $1995 ; Summer term: $760)
Note: Billing options include (1) up-front payment for the full term or (2) monthly payments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Can I come visit before signing up for lessons?
Absolutely - fill out our Lesson Inquiry form and let us know you’d like to come watch a lesson. We also have limited availability for 1-time introductory lessons so you can try our program before signing up. We’d love to meet you!
How many lessons do I need to sign up for?
We schedule according to two 21-week terms (Fall and Spring) and our 8-week Summer term. Please see Upcoming Terms and Pricing above. Cancelling mid-term will result in a forfeiture of your deposit (one monthly payment).
Do you have options for advanced students?
Yes - when you fill out a Lesson Inquiry, select the box that says “I currently ride consistently or was an experienced rider in the past, and am confident walking and trotting independently in an arena environment”. This will prompt us to set up a private evaluation lesson, so we can place you in an appropriate group.
Do you offer haul-in or one-time lessons?
We have limited availability for one-time introductory lessons for prospective students and anyone looking for a 1-hour beginner riding experience. Unfortunately we do not offer haul-in lessons at this time.
If you have other questions, please let us know in your Lesson Inquiry!
by filling out our Lesson Program Inquiry form