Riding Lessons
Riding lessons are closed for 2022. We will reopen in March of 2023.
Contact us to be on the scheduling list.
Pricing is outlined below.
We're not fancy. Your first lesson is given in our 45' wood/wire round pen. Riders graduate to our 100'x200' outdoor arena, with a dirt base, as skill/comfort increases. Our facility is under constant improvement so there may be the occasional trailer of old materials, a temporary fence or other DIY project going on.
Our lessons focus on basic skills and safety, with a goal of trail riding and obstacle course fun. We're not a show barn or show facility. Riders learn how to ride and handle a horse safely and correctly but don't expect show-level critiquing or skills. You can certainly start here and go on to a show-style barn, but we're about having fun first without the stress of being ready for a show.
We teach riders of "all ages" but do require that you are fully "able-bodied." We do not have facilities and equipment that are handicap accessible. Children, ages 7 and up, and adults (weight restrictions may apply) are eligible for individual and group riding lessons. Some six-year-old children may be able to do so, but should be excellent listeners and very determined. Children ages 4-6 can take "lead-line" and knowledge lessons so they'll be comfortable around horses when they are old enough to ride in individual or group lessons. If you have someone interested that is younger than 4, special consideration can be given. Contact us and we'd be happy to discuss options with you!
Human spectators are allowed but will be required to sign a liability waiver. If the spectator is a minor, please plan in advance so you can take a liability waiver to their parents PRIOR to their visit. Please DO NOT bring your pets to our facility, no matter how good they are with horses.
All riding lessons include roughly 40 minutes of riding time (lead-line includes approximately 20 minutes). Participants are required to brush and help tack their own horse before riding. The first 10-15 minutes of every lesson includes grooming and tacking up of the horses. If you are late, the riding time will be shorter, as lessons are ended "on time" to keep the schedule flowing and we do not allow a rider to skip or "skimp" on the grooming and tacking. The last 5-10 minutes of every lesson includes untacking and grooming. If you are the last lesson of the evening, and have extra time in your schedule, riders can participate in feeding and/or overnight pasture turn-out.
**Lessons should be booked 48 hours in advance.**
Single Riding Lessons
Lead-line- $20 for approx 40 minutes of horse time- including brushing and riding
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Individual- $40 for approx 1.00 hrs total time (30 minutes riding)
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Private Pair- $75 for approx 1.25 hrs total time (40 minutes riding)
(cost shown is the total for two riders)
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*Group Participant- $30 for approx 1.50 hrs total (40 minutes riding)
(see group eligibility below)
Package Pricing- For Summer Session 6/1/2022 through 8/21/2022
We do offer a discount for multiple lessons purchased at once. Weather and ground conditions do affect our ability to offer riding lessons some days. In purchasing a package, you understand and accept that up to 25% of the purchased lessons can be converted to a non-riding lesson focused "ground work & horse handling" or "horse & equipment knowledge" should weather or ground conditions prevent riding You will be given 2-hour advanced notice of the need for a non-riding lesson. If you chose not to attend a non-riding lesson, you forfeit that lesson.
Love your first individual lesson and know you want more?
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We can apply that
lesson & payment to your package purchase if you schedule/purchase within one week.
Individual Packages**:
8 lessons for $240
6 lessons for $200
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Private Pair Packages**:
8 lessons for $450
6 lessons for $380
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Group Participant Packages* (3 riders minimum; pricing shown is for the individual, we can help you create a group or add you to an existing group):
8 lessons for $180/rider
6 lessons for $150/rider
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* Group eligibility- Riders must have prior horse experience to join a group lesson, or should complete at least six individual lessons here. Groups are a minimum of three riders. Our children (elementary age) may be group participants during a group lesson. If you'd like group riding but don't have enough riders, let us know and we can see what groups may be available.
** Package scheduling- All lessons must be booked at time of purchase, and will be "regularly occurring, once-weekly lessons," accommodating for one or two off weeks due to vacations or other activities, for the duration of the package. If your schedule requires specific "non-regular" scheduling, please speak with an instructor before purchasing. Rescheduling and adjustments to bookings may occur as required by health. See above for statement about "non-riding" lessons as required by weather or ground conditions. Other terms and conditions, including an expiration date, may apply to package purchases. Please review the package purchase sheet provided by the instructor when booking lessons for these conditions.
WARNING
Under Kansas law, there is no liability for an injury to or the death of a participant in domestic animal activities resulting from the inherent risks of domestic animal activities, pursuant to K.S.A. 60-4001 through 60-4004. You are assuming the risk of participating in this domestic animal activity.
Inherent risks of domestic animal activities include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) The propensity of a domestic animal to behave in ways i.e., running, bucking, biting, kicking, shying, stumbling, rearing, falling or stepping on, that may result in an injury, harm or death to persons on or around them;
(2) the unpredictability of a domestic animal's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals;
(3) certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions;
(4) collisions with other domestic animals or objects; and
(5) the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the domestic animal or not acting within such participant's ability.