Riding Lessons
Elsberry Riding offers all levels of Western equestrian training from beginner to advanced. An experienced riding instructor will adapt lessons to the student's comfort level. Safety of both rider and horse is our top priority. Our lesson horses are carefully chosen for each student according to the rider's skill level.
Beginning students will learn how to groom, tack, proper seating and reigning, feet positions and more. All novice riders will start out sitting and walking and will only move on to trotting when they are totally comfortable and ready.
For more experienced riders, we also teach western speed events: barrel racing; pole bending; arena racing; cone weaving patterns; stakes racing; Texas barrel racing; bowtie barrel racing; and more.
All Elsberry Riding Students will have the opportunity to participate in shows for trophies and ribbons throughout the year where they can build confidence in mastering their skills and families will have the opportunity to support them!
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Class Description and Pricing:
Group classes are offered several times weekly. You may choose to take one class a week (4x per month) or one class every other week (2x a month). Students will be paired according to riding level and age (and is a fun way to make a new friend). Returning students are welcome to request the same horse for each lesson. Your lesson will be the scheduled for the same day and time each week either weekly or biweekly.
Cost:
WEEKLY LESSON
One hour weekly group lesson (4x per month) – $30 each
Weekly students pay in full ($120 per month) before the 1st of the month in order to receive discount.
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BIWEEKLY LESSON
1 hour group lesson every other week (2x per month) – $35 each
Payment is due at time of booking.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Your payment guarantees a spot in the lesson schedule and the use of a horse for your allotted time. If class is cancelled by your riding instructor for any reason including weather, your lesson will be rescheduled and you will not be charged. For student cancellations with less than 48 hours advance notice, you will be charged the full price of one class. Cancellation requests with more than 48 hours notice will be rescheduled without penalty.
Class Schedule:
Mondays, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm
Tuesdays, 5:00 pm
Fridays, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm