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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
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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
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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.
Lesson Waitlist
There are presently over thirty people on our waitlist. Since our enrolled student's private lesson plans and schedules are created based on their specific goals, we cannot predict when a time slot will become available.
To tackle this wait list, we are actively looking to increase the number of instructors on our team. Yet, we are very thorough in our search! Our instructors must be kind and patient with both our students and the horses. We want them to share our goals and caring mindset!
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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).