Riding Lessons

I'm a firm believer that everyone, regardless of skill level, should be taking lessons from somebody.  I ride with a trainer, and my trainer rides with other trainers.  No matter how good or bad we think we are, there's something we can all learn from others.  

I currently teach a variety of students ranging from adults who are total beginners at riding to Rangerettes who could ride a horse through a hurricane but want help with their horsemanship.  Whether you want to compete in Cowhorse competitions or you just want to get along with your horse a little better, consider coming out for a lesson.  

All lessons are conducted in our 350'x175' outdoor arena (weather permitting).  When we first start the lesson I'm going to ask you what you'd like to work on.  Common answers to that question are things like stopping, getting my horse to calm down, groundwork, trailer loading issues and cow work.  I have a flag (mechanical cow) that we can use in the lesson if you want.

There's a principle of horsemanship that states "Work with the horse you have today".  I apply this principle in my lessons too by saying "Work with the student you have today".  I try never to force a student into a pre-planned lesson or to have an expectation about what progress should be made.  I want to identify where you are at the beginning of the lesson and if we make progress by the end then it was a success.    

I charge $40/hr and if you don't own a horse yet, that's ok, you can use one of our horses in your lesson for an extra fee.  

My typical day is training horses from morning to night, so chances are, I can fit my schedule to yours.  Give me shout to schedule your first lesson!