Step 1: Learn about Our Lesson Programs
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Our individual unmounted lessons are designed for children who are not riding at this time, whether due to age, mobility, confidence, learning style, or personal preference. These lessons focus on building a safe, respectful relationship with horses through hands-on, ground-based learning.
Students will learn horse grooming and care, safe handling, and how to confidently lead and work with a horse or pony in the paddock and arena. Lessons include age- and ability-appropriate groundwork such as yielding, walking, directing movement, and learning how horses communicate and respond to cues with or without pressure.
Our unmounted program follows a three-level structure, with each level typically taking 10–15 lessons. Progression is highly individualized, and children move forward based on comfort, understanding, and skill rather than a fixed timeline. Unmounted lessons may be a long-term, standalone option or a gentle transition into mounted lessons if and when a child is ready.
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Individual mounted lessons offer one-on-one instruction tailored to each child’s age, experience, and confidence level. These one-hour lessons combine horse care, groundwork, and riding to create a well-rounded and supportive learning experience.
Each lesson includes grooming and tacking, safe hand-walking, basic groundwork, and supervised saddle time. Riders begin with mounting, dismounting, walking, and steering, and progress to trotting, cantering, and more advanced skills as they are ready.
Mounted lessons are taught within a three-level program, with each level typically consisting of 10–15 lessons. Advancement is based on the individual child’s abilities, comfort, and understanding, allowing students to progress at their own pace and build confidence both on the ground and in the saddle.
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Sibling share lessons are a semi-private option for two siblings who wish to learn together. These lessons are available in one-hour or 1.5-hour sessions and are thoughtfully structured to meet each child where they are developmentally and skill-wise.
Typically working with one horse or pony, siblings rotate between mounted and unmounted activities. Ride time is shared rather than simultaneous, allowing one child to ride while the other participates in grooming, groundwork, or horsemanship instruction. The flow of the lesson may shift based on each child’s age, experience, and attention span.
Sibling share lessons follow the same three-level progression as our individual programs, with pacing tailored to each child. This format offers a flexible, supportive environment that encourages learning, patience, and confidence while sharing the experience with a sibling.
Step 2: Review our Lesson Policies
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Students are required to choose a consistent lesson schedule and commit to it in order to reserve a lesson time. Lesson schedules may be weekly, biweekly, or monthly, with a minimum commitment of monthly lessons.
Scheduling priority is given in the following order: Weekly lessons > Biweekly lessons > Monthly lessons
All lesson times must be prepaid in advance to hold a reserved spot. Lessons are purchased in blocks of at least four (4) lessons, and payment is required before lessons begin.
If you plan to discontinue lessons or change your commitment, we require 30 days’ notice, unless special arrangements have been made.
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We require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for lesson cancellations. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are non-refundable, and payment will be retained.
In the event of inclement weather, a lesson credit will be issued. Please note that we do not have an indoor arena and always prioritize the safety of our horses and riders. As we are located in the Pacific Northwest, weather-related cancellations are not uncommon.
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If you know you will miss a lesson, please schedule a make-up in advance. This helps ensure your regular lesson day and time remain reserved for you. We will usually work with you to find a convenient time for your make-up lesson.
Step 3: Join our Waitlist
Please complete the waitlist form to be added and contacted when space in our lesson program becomes available.
Please wait to hear from us before proceeding to the next steps.
Step 4: Sign our Waiver
Step 5. Get the Essentials
A helmet & boots with a heel are required. We do have helmets to borrow, but we encourage you to purchase your own for the best fit. We also recommend gloves, and riding breeches at a minimum. We’ve compiled a list of recommended products to help make preparing easier!