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Private
Western Lessons
All of our lessons are private
We believe that one-on-one lessons help our students to connect more successfully with their horse partner and instructor. However, if you'd like to bring a learning partner, we can arrange private group lessons for up to two students at once.
We are a completely outdoor facility:
Our lessons are held outside in all safe weather conditions throughout the year.
Western Riding Basics
About 💬
Learn the basics of western riding and boost that confidence! These lessons are perfect for beginners or those looking to get back into riding casually. The student will learn through practice, activities and games.
Need to knows ✔️
Ages 5+ up
One hour lessons
Beginner level
$40 per lesson
Western Riding Basics cover:
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Safety both on and off your horse.
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Horse care and grooming.
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Ground work and personal boundaries.
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Building confidence on and around horses.
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Balance in the saddle and having a proper seat.
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Recognizing body language, soreness and injuries.
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Horsemanship and technical horse knowledge.
Barrel and Pole Basics
About 💬
Our barrel and pole lessons will teach intermediate western students the fundamentals of maneuvering horses around barrels set in various patterns, as well as how to ask quick responses from the horse while riding. We emphasize precision, focus, and speed!
Need to knows ✔️
Ages 11+ up
One hour lessons
Intermediate level
$45 per lesson
Barrel and Pole Basics cover:
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Safety both on and off your horse.
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Balance in the saddle while doing quick maneuvers.
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Hand and leg cues.
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Various barrel patterns and pole bending.
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Recognizing body language, soreness and injuries.
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Horsemanship and technical horse knowledge.
Natural Horsemanship
About 💬
Natural horsemanship is the practice of growing a closer relationship with horses. In practice, this means asking your horse to focus solely on you and respond to your body language. Using natural, positive, and ethical communication methods and interpreting their body language in return.
Need to knows ✔️
Ages 13+ up
One hour lessons
Beginner level
$35 per lesson
Natural Horsemanship covers:
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Safety, care and respecting boundaries.
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Horse body language and communication.
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Leading, desensitizing and lunging.
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Recognizing soreness and injuries.
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Technical horse knowledge.
Trail Confidence
About 💬
These lessons are designed for intermediate riders who want to be calm and confident on the trails while also having fun and developing trust and connection with their horse partners. We begin these lessons with the fundamentals and work our way up to the students' goals. The most important thing is to listen, relax and have fun!
Need to knows ✔️
Ages 16+ up
One hour lessons
Intermediate level
$50 per lesson
Trail Confidence covers:
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Safety both on and off your horse.
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Horse care, first aid and trail tack.
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Deep breathing and maintaining control.
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Building trust and partnership with your horse.
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Balance in the saddle and having a confident seat.
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Riding in different weather and terrain.
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Learning to ride your horses' walk, trot, canter and gallop.
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Recognizing body language, soreness and injuries.
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Horsemanship and technical horse knowledge.
These lessons can be done with client horses for an additional trailer-in fee. Proof of coggins will be required. The instructor will do a behavior examination of the client's horse before lessons can begin.
☼ Lesson Waitlist ☼
Our waitlist currently has more than 30 students. We will not know when the next time slot will become available because our private lesson plans and schedules are tailored around the student's abilities. The wait may be long!
We recommend trying a One-Time Youth Lessons or a Private Horseback Ride before enrolling on the waitlist to see if our ranch and horses are a good fit for you!
We are looking to expand our staff of instructors. We are, however, extremely picky in our search! We are always looking for team members that are patient and kind toward both our students and horses. We want them to share our goals and approach to caring!
Join the waitlist! 🐴
Warning
Under the Michigan Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine professional is not liable for any injury to or death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of the equine activity (PA 351 of 1994).