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It is absolutely never too late to start training on a horse! Age is not a barrier as long as individuals are in good health and possess the time and patience to learn. In fact, we have had grandparents learning alongside their grandchildren, highlighting that horse training can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Our lessons are designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, focusing on various aspects of horsemanship. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect to learn:

1. Finding Your Seat: Establishing a balanced and secure seat is crucial for riding. We will guide you in developing a solid foundation and teach you how to maintain balance and stability while on the horse.

2. Posting at the Trot: Posting is a riding technique used at the trot to minimize impact and maintain a smooth and comfortable ride. We will teach you the correct posting rhythm and help you develop this skill.

3. Rein Management: Proper rein management is essential for effective communication with the horse. You will learn how to use the reins to direct and guide the horse, maintaining a clear and gentle connection.

4. Basic Balance: Achieving balance while riding is essential for your comfort and safety. We will focus on exercises and techniques to improve your balance and stability in the saddle.

5. Building Confidence: Confidence plays a significant role in horsemanship. As you progress through the lessons, we will work on building your confidence in handling and riding horses, ensuring you feel comfortable and secure throughout the learning process.

The duration of lessons can vary based on your availability and personal progress. Initially, you will start in a round pen, where we can focus on foundational skills. As you master certain concepts, we can progress to a larger area such as the arena. Trail riding will be introduced once you feel confident and comfortable, but the majority of the training will continue to take place in the arena to further refine your skills.

It's important to note that as you gain experience and stamina, your time on horses will naturally increase. We will tailor the lessons to accommodate your physical and mental exercise, ensuring that you progress at a pace that suits you.

By providing a supportive and progressive learning environment, we aim to help you develop a strong foundation in horsemanship and cultivate your passion for riding. If you have any further questions or would like to schedule lessons, please let us know.

Parents ask how old does my child have to be? I tell them it all depends on your child and their attention span and desire. Many children take to horseback riding from the very start. Some require time to overcome fear or apprehension.

What kind of horses will we ride? We have 22 horses for different levels of riding and to learn different technique. You may not ride all these horse but the more lessons you take and the more you learn the more horses you will be riding. For example some are bouncy and some are so smooth you will hardly move up and down. Some are tall and other are short and some are very wide.

Are the horses safe to learn on? Rest assured we will never put you on a horse beyond your capabilities. In your first lessons we start you in a western saddle but we teach English and Western styles.

Lessons are individual in our 60 foot Round Pen and our Large Outdoor Arena. We will start with one of our well trained lesson horses that will be safe for you and I can control remotely with a system of verbal commands and body language.

We touch on a lot of things in our beginning lessons to get a broad knowledge of riding and horses. Then as lessons progress we will refine each one of the concepts and lessons with more detail and practice.

Try the first lesson and by the end of the lesson we will know if this is good for you and or your children.