Riding Lessons
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Riding lessons are taught with a focus on horsemanship, sportsmanship and safety. We teach a basic balanced position using English tack that can take a rider in any direction.
Lessons will run for about 1 hour with riders averaging twenty minutes to forty five minutes in the saddle. Lessons start as private and may move to small groups. Riders will be taught to catch, groom, tack up and care for their mount, as well as riding. Weather cancellations are usually posted 1 hour prior to ride time. On occasion lessons will be unmounted and will focus on a horse management topic.
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Riders need closed toe shoes with heels, long pants with no "bling" on the back and bring your chair, water, sunscreen and bugspray. Any hair barrettes, pony tail holders or clips will need to be below the nape of the neck.
While cowgirl boots and rain boots will work, if you are purchasing boots I highly recommend paddock boots or Sporto type muck/duck boots to start. Half chaps or tall boots are for those that want to commit longer term.
Well fitting ASTM/SEI certified helmets are required at all times when riding. Failure to do so may result in loss of all riding privileges.
Lesson Fees
$45/individual
Monthly tuition (package of 4) for one rider, $135
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***Currently not taking new members of*** The Carrot Club is a once a month horse experience riding lesson for littles. Cost is $35. Beginner riders 4 year olds to 8 years of age with a capable adult handler. New clients welcome. PM, email [email protected], or text 706.407.1442 to reserve a spot. Spots are very limited and are reserved when payment is made. Weather days will be the next posted month.
Please note that given the size and age of our current lesson horses, we can only accommodate riders up to 180 pounds. Riders over this weight are welcome and encouraged to take lessons working the horse from the ground.
Helpful Information
One of the first purchases a new rider makes is a riding helmet. Here is a link with some good information prior to purchasing.
Many riders start with a Troxel or an Ovation brand helmet as they are adjustable and affordable. Locally, you may find helmets at Tractor Supply or in Cataula, Ga at Saddle Up Tack and Feed. I personally buy and use Trauma Void helmets and have purchased them online from SmartPak.
Click HERE to view/print the waiver form. All participants must have a signed waiver turned in.
Companies from whom I have ordered:
Riding Warehouse
Jeffers Pet
DoverSaddlery
ChicksSaddlery
Stateline Tack
Payments accepted:
Cash, local check, Venmo, CashApp, Zelle and Paypal. Invoices sent monthly.
Refunds are not given. Lessons are transferable to another rider. All prepaid lessons should be used within 3 months. 24 hour notice is required for cancellations.
