Lesson Program Information

Cadence Horsemanship offers programs focused on horsemanship and riding skills. We offer the following lesson options for students riding/handling a Cadence Horsemanship horse:

30 Minute Private Lesson ($40 Beginner Only) – This lesson is for students who cannot groom, tack or mount their horse without support and assistance. The student’s horse will be groomed and tacked upon the student’s arrival. Ride time is approximately 20-25 minutes. Pricing is per student.

60 Minute Semi-Private Lesson ($45 Novice-Advanced, $50 Beginner) – Students begin by grooming and tacking their horse, ride for approximately 30-40 minutes, and end by untacking their horse. Students may also be asked to rinse down their horse and assist with other barn chores as needed. Semi-Private Lessons may include up to 4 students and are grouped based on instructor evaluation of skill. Pricing is per student.

60 Minute Private Lesson ($55 Novice-Advanced) – Students begin by grooming and tacking their horse, ride for approximately 30-40 minutes, and end by untacking their horse. Students may also be asked to rinse down their horse and assist with other barn chores as needed. These lessons are intended to focus on a specific problem area of one student scheduled as needed and are not a replacement for ongoing semi-private instruction.

30 Minute Horsemanship Lesson ($40) – This is a non-riding lesson focused on an area of Horsemanship. This may include working with a horse practicing groundwork or may be focused on other interest areas such as nutrition, health and wellness, barn management, etc.

Own or lease your own horse? We have lessons designed for you too. Contact us for additional information and pricing.

RIDER DEFINITIONS:

BEGINNER: A rider with little or no experience.

NOVICE: A rider who is comfortable and in control at a walk and/or trot but has limited experience at an extended trot and/or canter.

INTERMEDIATE: A rider who is confident and in control in all gaits, including a posting trot, canter and gallop, but does not ride regularly.

STRONG INTERMEDIATE: An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly, can post a long trot, canter and gallop for an extended time period, and is comfortable riding several hours per day.

ADVANCED: All the above, plus the ability to handle a spirited horse in an uncontrolled environment.