Lessons Policies
Students must be ages 5-older to take lessons
No one over 180 lbs is permitted to ride.
(This is bc we use retired senior horses and we try to promote longevity in their retirement days)
CLOSED TOE SHOES mandatory for everyone.
No sandals or flip flops AT ANY TIME.
Riding Boots with low heels are mandatory for students.
Tennis shoes are acceptable for the first few lessons.
Boots must be narrow enough to slide in and out of a stirrup freely. The sole of the boots must be even and non-gripping.
Jeans/ long pants/ leggings below knee are mandatory.
NO SHORTS/LEGGINGS above knees.
Students are asked to arrive ON TIME and READY.
Session will be cancelled & rescheduled if more that 15 mins late. This is courtesy to the appointments that are next in line to ride.
Extra time will not be given at end of lesson.
No call/No shows will not be tolerated.
If waiting for lesson, please wait in designated areas and do NOT wander the grounds.
Spectators are asked to stay in designated areas & away from the horses.
If sunscreen, bug spraying, special attire, beverages,
restroom visits or any other provisions are required to participate in the lesson, these items must be addressed long before the lesson begins.
Smoking is not allowed on premises.
Pregnant women are not allowed to ride.
We can not handle special needs students/riders.
(insurance dictates)
No alcoholic beverages are allowed before, during or after the lessons. Persons who may appear intoxicated will be asked to leave the ranch.
Please drive slowly down the private road & park in designated area.
Rain delays or poor ground conditions will result in a RAIN CHECK only. RAIN CHECKS are forever.
Weather conditions are NOT cause for refunds.
A waiver will be provided for each rider to sign.
Legal guardians/parents of a child under 18 MUST be the one to sign the waiver for them. If need be, contact us for a copy and get it signed ahead of time. NO EXCEPTIONS please.
Payment is required before the lesson begins.
WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any lost items at any time for any reason.
Below are the 7 levels of Riding we operate within when instructing.
All students MUST master each level before moving forward to the next.
These descriptions below are a VERY GENERAL explanation.
More detailed information can be obtained by speaking with the instructors as the student progresses. A log is kept on each student.
ALL STUDENTS ARE CONSIDERED
A "GREENIE" FOR 1ST LESSON.
Please do not be offended.
Its just a starting point for us. Your very 1st lesson is an evaluation
Riding Lessons
( We DO NOT TEACH ENGLISH as of 1/1/22)
Emphasis for lessons is on safety, riding, horsemanship and proper care and tack/equipment usage. Lessons are hands-on and geared toward getting the student as independent as possible with the horse. All our lessons are primarily in a western saddle and we go thru western techniques. We teach horsemanship and safety and basics first and then move students into specific genres as they progress or choose to. We do NOT push for competition in each student; but we do offer competitive aspects if student chooses to compete.
Getting Started:
All lessons begin with an evaluation of student. An evaluation is performed to assess strengths and natural abilities. This lesson will determine a basic idea for a starting point with the student and will map out specific goals. From this point, the student might stay with the instructor or move to another one who is geared towards the student's abilities. Below are the 6 levels we use to determine each student's abilities both on and off the saddle. Our goal is to get each student to the red and blue levels; however, each student moves at their own pace. The student will discuss with the instructor what they are able to perform and what level they are working on at each lesson beginning. Then, what needs to be done for next lesson will be discussed at the end of each lesson. The instructors will make it clear what level student is currently on and what needs to be done to move up. The instructors also LOG IN what is done so that any instructor given can pick up lesson from that point and move student along.
NOTE: Horses vary from lesson to lesson based upon numerous factors. So do the instructors. Sometimes the timing of the lesson dictates the instructor
(meaning if student has limited times and days available then that limits the instructors available.) Usually, the instructors will be switched around when students need to meet a specific goal. ( Read the bio of instructors to know what they specialize in). This provides the student with the best chance for success. Horses are also switched to promote growth and skills. Some horses are better suited to reach specific targets than others. Sometimes, horses are used due to availability at that specific time (such as on a day where all horses are busy). Some horses will be more stubborn and require more work than others. Some horses will have too much "GO" and the student is not able to handle them. We want you to know that is is common as they are live animals. Students will gain more exposure and experience from the variety. We are NOT creating the BEST horse for our students, we are trying to bring out the BEST in our riders. It is called an 'ALL AROUND SEAT." Having an 'all around seat' is liberating for the riders and is the best situation for horsemanship.
$40 for 1 hour
$60 for 1&1/2 hours
per person
OUR POLICIES
Please take a second and go over our policies. They are in place for the safety and protection of everyone.
Thanks for helping us create a fun and safe environment for all to enjoy!
Please note that everything is done BY APPOINTMENT only.
Please call us to schedule at least 48 hours in advance.
All horse activities are subject to change as per weather and ground conditions.
Riders must be 180 pounds or less and must wear helmets. Helmets can be provided.
Insurance dictates the rules below. We must and will follow our company insurance guidelines.
Please do NOT ask an Employee or Volunteer to deviate. Safety is our #1 priority!
Riding Lessons &/or Trail Rides
TRAIL RIDES ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER.
TRAIL CONDITIONS PERMITTING
PRICES for LESSONS
$40.00/student for one hour
$220.00/student package of 6 lessons
50 Acres of Woods and Open Fields
Private Pasture Land
All fenced in so no worries about traffic.
Horses live in this pasture so virtually free from running get back to home.
This is their home. They are taking YOU on a tour.
They are happy to do it!
*trail rides are conducted in 'follow the leader' fashion. There is a trail boss & caboose rider. This is for your safety. No one is allowed to run or split from the group.
Exceptions cannot be made. Please do NOT ASK.
Trail Riding
(weather & season is a factor)
Trail Riding is done on SPECIFIC DAYS .
Please call ahead of time to make reservations.
Groups of 4 or less only.
Ages 12 and up ONLY for our trails:
ALL RIDERS MUST BE 180 Lbs or less.
This for the heath and safety of the horses.
( weather & season is a Factor. Call (504) 230-4580
and listen to the voice mail for updates!)
Trail Ride Policies
Trail riders must be ages 12-older to trail ride.
No one over 180 lbs is permitted to ride.
(This is bc we use retired senior horses and we try to promote longevity in their retirement days)
CLOSED TOE SHOES mandatory for everyone.
No sandals or flip flops AT ANY TIME.
Riding Boots with low heels are ideal for trails.
Tennis shoes are acceptable.
Shoes must be narrow enough to slide in and out of a stirrup freely. The sole of the shoes must be even and non-gripping.
Jeans/ long pants/ leggings below knee are mandatory.
NO SHORTS/LEGGINGS above knees.
Trail Riders are asked to arrive ON TIME and READY.
Session will be cancelled & rescheduled if more that 15 mins late. This is courtesy to the appointments that are next in line to ride.
Extra time will not be given at end of trail ride.
No call/No shows will not be tolerated.
If waiting for trail rides, please wait in designated areas and do NOT wander the grounds.
Spectators are asked to stay in designated areas & away from the horses.
If sunscreen, bug spraying, special attire, beverages, restroom visits or any other provisions are required to participate in the trail ride, these items must be addressed long before the trail ride begins.
Smoking is not allowed on premises.
Pregnant women are not allowed to ride.
We can not handle special needs students/riders.
(insurance dictates)
No alcoholic beverages are allowed before, during or after the trail ride. Persons who may appear intoxicated will be asked to leave the ranch.
Please drive slowly down the private road & park in designated area.
Rain delays or poor ground conditions will result in a RAIN CHECK only. RAIN CHECKS are forever.
Weather conditions are NOT cause for refunds.
A waiver will be provided for each rider to sign.
Legal guardians/parents of a child under 18 MUST be the one to sign the waiver for them. If need be, contact us for a copy and get it signed ahead of time. NO EXCEPTIONS please.
Payment is required before the trail ride begins.
Cell phones, cameras, purses and etc. are to be left in your car or in our lock box. One of the trail bosses will take pictures for you.
WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any lost items at any time for any reason.
During a trail ride, riders are asked to stay in a single line and behind the trail leader. No Exceptions.
NO RUNNING the Horses at ANY TIME!
No mounting or dismounting for any reason along the trail unless/until supervised by a trail boss.
Please do NOT ask the trail Boss to make exceptions to these rules as they are dictated by our insurance and cannot be abbreviated.