Eight ways
to ride.
Hunt seat, western, dressage, jumping and trail, plus Lead Line for ages 4 to 6. Every program has a level for true beginners.
8 programs
Ages 4 to adult
30 to 90 minute lessons
First lesson free
Hunt seat
Western
Dressage
Jumping
Trail & adults
Hunt seat
Ages 7-12
Hunt Seat Basics
Balanced position, steering and a first course of poles, taught on patient school horses.
Mon & Wed at 4:30 PM
Hunt seat
Ages 13 to adult
Hunt Seat II
A full flat and jumping lesson for teens and adults who want a stronger seat, cleaner lines and small courses.
Tue & Thu at 6:30 PM
Western
Ages 8-17
Western Riding
Neck reining, patterns and ranch riding on steady quarter horses, with plenty of time out of the arena.
Tue & Fri at 5:00 PM
Dressage
Ages 11 to adult
Dressage
Circles, transitions and quiet, correct riding that builds a supple horse and a secure seat.
Wed 6:00 PM and Sat 11:00 AM
Jumping
Ages 8-16
Jumping I
Poles, crossrails and first courses, with a strong two-point and a lot of encouragement.
Mon 5:30 PM and Thu 4:30 PM
Jumping
Ages 6 to adult
Horsemanship
Grooming, tacking up, leading and horse care, from the first brush to getting a horse ready alone.
Thu 5:30 PM and Sat 10:00 AM
Trail & adults
Ages 16 to adult
Trail Ride
Guided rides for adults and teens over hills, creek crossings and open fields on the back 40.
Fri 7:30 PM and Sat 12:30 PM
Hunt seat
Ages 4-6
Lead Line
Pony rides with a purpose for our youngest riders, with a grown-up leading and games in the saddle.
Sat 9:00 AM and Wed 3:30 PM
Placed by trainers, not by age.
Every rider starts where they are. Trainers move riders up when their seat, not a birthday, says they are ready.
I
First rides
Ages 4 to 6. Balance, steering and grooming on a led pony. 30-minute lessons with a grown-up nearby.
II
Beginner
New to riding at any age. Walk, trot, steering, tacking up and a first course of poles.
III
Intermediate
Two or more years of riding. Canter, small fences, patterns and ring manners at a show.
IV
Advanced & Show Team
By trainer placement or tryout. Lessons twice a week and horse show work.
3460 Briar Hill Rd, Lexington, KY 40516
Mon-Fri 3:30-8 PM, Sat 8 AM-2 PM
Try any
lesson free.
Tell us the rider’s age and experience. We suggest a lesson and confirm a first time by email.