RIDING LESSONS


​Group Lessons: are available for ages 7+
Classes are limited to 8 riders & are are approximately 1 hour long. Intermediate/Advanced level students are welcome to arrive
​20-30 mins. early for their lesson and can be involved in the grooming and tacking of the horse. We teach both English & Western riding.

​Private Lessons: are available only to those who own or lease a horse. We do not offer privates on the lesson horses. 
Scheduling will be at the discretion of your Instructor / through the office.
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​PeeWee Lessons: are offered for ages 4, 5 and 6.
These lessons are 1/2 hour in length. Due to their size and strength, each Pee Wee Rider is led on a lead line by an Instructor
​or Instructor assistant. A portion of the lesson is spent riding and another portion will be learning different aspects of horse care. 
As of March 2021 the PeeWee level classes have been suspended until further notice. 
  • Single Lesson - $50
  • 5 Lesson Package - $225
  • 10 Lesson Package - $440
  • 25 Lesson Package - $1030
SCHEDULING & PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please call the office at 708-361-7977 to sign up for classes. Online registration is not available at this time. 
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Full payment is due prior to the lesson.
​Cash, check or card is accepted. There is a 3% charge on all credit cards.
 CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be made 12 hours prior to the class time or payment will be forfeited.

No call/no shows & any students arriving after the start time will forfeit payment & may not be permitted to ride. Late arrivals disrupt the lesson.

Packages are not refundable and not transferable. (Any package that has been inactive/not used in 1 year or more is considered expired.) (This does not apply to current students whose packages were not able to be used due to our COVID closures, or recent roof repairs.)
WHAT TO WEAR TO LESSONS
  • Boots with a low heel. Gym shoes are acceptable for new students just starting out.
  • ​Equestrian helmets are required & provide if needed. Bike helmets are not acceptable. Students who plan to take regular lessons are encouraged to purchase their own helmet.
  • Riding gloves are not required & can be used at your discretion. When choosing gloves, look for grips on the palms and/or fingers. Many winter gloves are too slippery to hold the reins properly. If you need help choosing gloves, please check with your instructor.
  • Jeans/long pants. Please no shorts.
  • If riding in colder weather, dress in layers! 
 
 
OTHER FAQ
How often are lessons?
Lessons are open enrollment, not session-based. Meaning, you can start at any time & will ride at the same day/time weekly until you are moved up to the next level, or choose to stop taking classes.

This class no longer works with my schedule, how do I change the day of my weekly lesson?
Please call the office at 708-361-7977. It's possible you will be wait-listed if your desired time slot is full. 

How long will it take for a student to be moved from Beginner to Intermediate?
Everyone learns at a different pace. Some students progress in just a few months & for others it may take longer. There is no "correct" amount of time. Students will be moved at the Instructor's discretion.

I took lessons elsewhere, what level do I sign up for?
Everyone is required to take a beginner class to be evaluated, the instructor can then place you more appropriately after they've seen you ride.

Can I request a horse?
Yes. However, we do not guarantee that you will ride the horse you requested. 

What is the cancellation policy?
Please refer to the "Cancellation" tab.