All lessons are taught with a classical safety first approach; however, my students and horses are my dear friends, so I don't believe in strict, pressured demands to achieve.  Rather, I prefer confidence building through nurturing leadership.  Everyone needs a little encouragement and direction; but, it shouldn't be intimidating.  With the correct communication, confidence and leadership, a great partnership develops between the horse and rider, and suddenly learning together becomes like a dance instead of a military march. 

I am certified by the rigorous American Riding Instructors Association, and by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, as well as being a Special Olympics and CPR/First Aid certified instructor with a degree in Equine Science.  All of my instructors are taught to follow my curriculum program and procedures, but also encouraged to add their own experience and enthusiasm for horses.

 

Ages:  All ages are eligible and classes are grouped by age and ability.  

 

Abilities:  We have experience with all abilities:  From special needs & individuals with behavioral disorders, the beginner or timid riders, novice riders, intermediate riders, and even the advanced riders in some disciplines.

 

Cost:  Lessons are $65 and offered in the following formats:

Private:  30 minutes with some grooming/tacking up the horse

Semi-Private:  30 minutes with some grooming/tacking up the horse

Small Groups:  60 minutes with complete grooming/tacking up the horse

 

Special Events:  Birthday parties, scout badges, team building, group meetings, and more are tailored and budgeted to your specific needs.  $325 for up to five riders for a 1hr event with the horses (may split riding time to allow more riders).

 

Frequency:  Weekly (or 2x weekly) and bi-weekly lessons are also available; even monthly or bi-monthly are also available but must be scheduled for each lesson..

 

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION IS HELD EVERY SATURDAY AT 10AM
(normally plan on 10-11 for the orientation, but if we're very busy, it could be up to 11:30)
 

NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED

 

All new and prospective students'attend the Sat. free orientation/evaluation to do paperwork and hear about what the program has to offer. We also tour the facility to meet the horses and feed them carrots. Afterward we do a quick scheduling interview to evaluate your skills if you have ridden before, and find a class that will fit your skills and schedule.  Our regular lessons are 1hr in small groups of 3-6 students and privates/semiprivates for under age 6.  No equipment is necessary for our regular lessons...we do require boots and helmets, but we have some in our loaner library to borrow free. If you have a regular walking boot with a smooth sole and a small heel (no wedges or hiking boots) they will work perfectly fine too.  The orientation facility is located near Chandler Blvd and Gilbert Road.  Please see our location page for further directions. 

 

We teach complete horsemanship, so all students learn more than just riding skills - grooming and saddling are also included; and at first it may take 15-25 minutes to groom and saddle; but eventually its just 10-15 minutes and riding 45-50 minutes.   

Lessons are offered in Western or English, and we encourage all students to learn both seats.  We also encourage students to learn to ride bareback too.  

 

RAINY DAY LESSONS POLICY
We will always be there to teach horse knowledge and horse care to our students.  We understand if students choose to only take riding lessons and take a make up instead of a non-riding "ground lesson" in inclement weather or muddy conditions; but remember make-ups can't be used to pay for regularly scheduled lessons. We do our best to create fun and entertaining horsemanship lessons when it is too hot, wet or rainy to ride. These lessons include topics from horse grooming, health, hoof care, etc plus games & crafts too.  They are taught in covered areas during rain.  Often if the rain stops we might also ride bareback or work on showmanship (a type of show ring class where you lead the horse through patterns & they judge who presents their horse the best).  Please come join us for rainy day lesson fun!