Lessons are available for adults and children.  We start people who have never been around horses as well as coach advanced riders.

School horse lessons are normally scheduled for one and a half hour time blocks.   Students learn to groom, tack up, and un-tack.   Actual riding time may vary depending on the skill level and stamina of the rider in addition to the fitness of the horse.

Advanced riders often take half hour lessons to school their mounts on specific skills.

As with any sport, improvement occurs faster the more one practices.   Most people find they need at least one lesson a week.   Experienced riders are encouraged to practice more often by leasing or purchasing a horse.

Lessons cost less when taken regularly.  There is a 10% discount when prepaying for 4 lessons and a 20% discount when paying on a contract. 

Weekly contract lessons are paid for at the beginning of the month and missed lessons can be made up within the contract period.  Click here to view a Lesson Contract. 

The Ranch will remain as flexible as possible when rescheduling lessons. Refunds for extraordinary circumstances may be given at the discretion of the Ranch.

LESSONS FOR VERY YOUNG RIDERS

We give private and semi-private lessons on a lead line to riders 4, 5, and 6 years of age.  Students assist with grooming and ride for about 20 minutes.  Hour group rates apply.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

Students need to be within height and weight ranges which our current lesson horses will easily handle.   We recommend that students are at least 6 years old for regular lessons.

CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS

Students must wear long pants, hard soled shoes with heels, and ASTM approved helmets. We have a few helmets available to borrow.    However, purchasing a helmet is the cheapest insurance you can buy!
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LEARNING TO RIDE

INTRODUCTORY
LESSON:  $30 !

20% Discount for weekly contract lessons.
Example:
Group School Horse Lessons Taken Each Week for $174 / Month.
($40 / Lesson)

10% Discount for 4 or more prepaid lessons.   Example:
4 Group School Horse Lessons for $180.
($45 / Lesson)

SINGLE LESSON PRICES when bought on contract, by package of 4, or one at a time:
Lesson Type           Contract    4    Single
                                             Pack           
Group School Horse   $40    $45    $49.5   Private School Horse   $62    $70    $77
Group Own Horse       $31    $35    $38.5
Private Own Horse      $53    $60    $66
1/2 Group Own Horse  $26    $30    $33
1/2 Private Own Horse $35    $40    $44

CONTRACT LESSONS

Group School Horse $174.00 Private School Horse $269.00 Group Own Horse $135.00 Private Own Horse $230.00 Half Group Own Horse $113.00 Half Private Own Horse $152.00

LESSON PACKAGES

4 Group School Horse $180.00 4 Private School Horse $280.00 4 Group Own Horse $140.00 4 Private Own Horse $240.00 4 Half Group Own Horse $120.00 4 Half Private Own Horse $160.00