Western Riding Lessons

Students of all ages will enjoy this program which is designed to fit the interests of the student.

All students will learn to properly tack up their horses using different types of equipment, and how to groom and bathe their horse.

Students learn direct and indirect reining, positioning horse using leg pressure, and flexing exercises designed to prepare horse and rider for advancement into the activity of their choice.

Classes are divided into Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced students. Horses and tack are provided, or you can bring your own. Personal or group lessons are available, each class lasting approximately 1 1/2 hrs.

Riders will have the opportunity to participate in:

• Barrel Racing

• Pole Bending

• Miscellaneous Speed Events

• Games / Camps

• Showmanship at Halter

Programs are available to purchase the horse that you are riding if it is a good match, and you are in the market for a horse. This way, there is no risk in taking home a horse that does not fit your needs or personality, or skill level.

Come join the fun!

Barrel Racing Lessons

Beginners learn direct rein and indirect rein, how to control horse by leg pressure, proper body position for walking and trotting, basic barrel pattern and pole pattern, how to saddle / unsaddle horse using various equipment, learn body parts of the horse, and how to ride bareback maintaining balance and control.

Intermediate students learn how to canter figure 8's, spirals, and the barrel and pole pattern. Exercises are performed to side pass, change leads, do roll backs, and other exercises relative to basic horsemanship.

Advanced students learn how to rate barrels, correct problem areas on their horse, and determine proper equipment for individual horses. Riders are exposed to many horses to develop experience with handling different styles and problem areas. Emphasis is put on competition, and training techniques.

Hauling is available to intermediate and advanced students to local competitions. Videos of competitive runs are studied for students to overcome riding weakness and to point out particular strengths.

Programs are available for students to purchase the horse they are riding if they discover that they are a good match. This assures that horse and rider are compatible, and that the horse fits the needs of the student. Therefore, the possibility of buying a problem horse is eliminated.

Barrel horses and tack are provided, or students can learn on their own horse.