Riding Lessons
Whether you’re just starting or refining your skills, we offer programs for riders of all ages and abilities. ​Our experienced trainers focus on building strong foundations in both horse care and riding techniques, with an emphasis on safety, confidence, and progression. We specialize in developing riders for the competitive Hunter/Jumper show circuit.
Intro Lesson
Curious about learning to ride? Our Intro lesson offers the perfect start! This one-time session provides hands-on experience with both horse care and a brief riding introduction.
What’s Included:
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Grooming and tacking up lesson.
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Basic riding instruction, including mounting, dismounting, and walking on a line. Depending on experience, walking and trotting on horseback.
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Details:
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Age Group: All ages
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Cost: $125 per session
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Limit: 2 intro lessons per rider
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After completing 1-2 lessons, riders will progress to our Riding School. ​
Riding School
Expand your riding skills with our Riding School. This program offers an immersive experience with 1 - 2x weekly lessons, perfect for riders ready to learn and advance.
What You'll Learn:
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How to ride at all 3 gaits: Walk, trot, and canter, and navigate poles on the ground.
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Ability to navigate more technical patterns through riding poles.
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Continued development of horsemanship and riding technique.​
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Details:
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Age Group: All ages
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1x or 2x weekly lesson for the month (4 or 8 total lessons)
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Cost: $125 per lesson, $500-1000 per month
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Use of lesson horses and tack.
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Riders are expected participate in learning to groom and tack.
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Lessons scheduled on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.​​
Little Equestrians
An exciting introduction to the world of horses, designed for children under the age of 7. This program teaches students the basics of horsemanship through hands-on activities, perfect for littles with an interest in horses.
What Your Child Will Learn:
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How to care for and handle horses safely.
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Grooming and tacking up a horse.
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Engaging crafts and activities related to horse care.
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A brief riding introduction at a walk.
Program Details:
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Age Group: 5-7 years
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1x weekly session for 4 weeks (4 total sessions)
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$400 for the full course, per month​​
Meet Our Horses
We take pride in the quality of horses we offer in our lesson program. Each horse has a manageable workload and enjoys time off with daily turnout.
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All of our horses are well trained on the flat and schooled regularly. Each horse has a custom diet and supplement plan to ensure optimal performance and health. Our horses are checked by the vet regularly and receive the best farrier and dental care in the region.
Jack Reacher
Jack is a bay thoroughbred gelding with a background in eventing and dressage. Jack is a cool cucumber and safe as they come. He loves trotting around the arena while flapping his lower lip. Jack has a lofty trot and a very comfortable rhythmic canter, perfect for those learning to canter poles or small jumps. Available for partial lease.
Donny (So Fun)
Donny is a large puppy dog disguised as a Hanoverian chestnut gelding. Famous around these parts as teacher extraordinaire, this horse does it all. Donny is the perfect confidence builder with his unflappable attitude and his experience bringing riders along. This is a special horse to have in our lesson program. Available for partial lease.
Dexter
Dexter is a long time member of the Thumbs Up program and has every button you could imagine. A former GP and Big Equitation horse, Dexter is now enjoying the sweet life teaching people how to ride on the flat. He loves affection, carrots, and neck scratches. Don’t let his grumbling fool you, this guy is happy and safe as can be.
Bijou
Bijou is a Dutch Warmblood mare who was most recently in a lease with Thumbs Up and excels as a short stirrup horse. She is very comfortable, safe, and sweet but don’t let her demeanor fool you, this girl loves to go to the horse show. She is available for partial lease.
Angel
Angel is a large pony in the form of a quarter horse chestnut mare. She is an in your pocket type and very soft in the mouth. Angel excels at both teaching beginners and cantering around pole courses and small jumps.
Rondo
Rondo is a small liver chestnut pony. Retired from the rated pony life, this guy loves his littles and has found his dream job teaching young kids how to ride. Shy and somewhat timid, Rondo meets our littles right where they are. He can take your kid from never riding on pony to cantering around a pole course. This guy is as friendly and cute as they come.
Lady
Lady is a Zangersheide mare that is as sweet as they come. In a prior life, Lady dabbled as an Amateur Owner hunter with farm owner, Gabrielle. Since retired from the big jumps, Lady has found her sweet spot with her kids and amateur friends, popping over small courses, poles and teaching others how to do dramatic lead changes. She is as level headed as they come and doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. This beautiful girl is available for partial lease.