Horseback Riding Lessons
Equine LEAD offers western and English riding lessons for children and adults. We believe that building a strong foundation of riding and horsemanship skills prepares riders to take their passion into any discipline. We provide quality lesson horses, or you can sign up for lessons with your own horse if boarded at the facility, or haul in. We offer lessons Monday-Friday, year round in our indoor arena.
The instruction approach is based on the students' comfort level, to build confidence and allow students to learn at their own pace. We focus on creating a balanced, centered seat by incorporating aspects of centered riding, balance exercises, breath work, mindfulness, and feel of the horse to learn how to be connected to the horse and build a partnership as horse and rider. We also include horsemanship skills such as grooming, leading, lunging, obstacle courses, and horse care. Each lesson includes preparing the horse for work, mounted or unmounted instruction, and aftercare of the horse.
Horseback riding helmets are required for those under 18 years old and will be supplied by Equine LEAD for the first month of lessons. If you choose to continue with lessons, you will be required to purchase your own helmet. Appropriate attire is also required for safety purposes, which includes boots with 1-1.5" heel and light tread, and long pants such as jeans or riding breeches.
Age limit: Six years old is the youngest we offer lessons to. We want to be sure that our program is a good fit for everyone and that the child is excited, able to focus, and receive direction for the safety of both horse and rider.
Weight limit: our lesson horses can accommodate riders 235 pounds and under.
The instruction approach is based on the students' comfort level, to build confidence and allow students to learn at their own pace. We focus on creating a balanced, centered seat by incorporating aspects of centered riding, balance exercises, breath work, mindfulness, and feel of the horse to learn how to be connected to the horse and build a partnership as horse and rider. We also include horsemanship skills such as grooming, leading, lunging, obstacle courses, and horse care. Each lesson includes preparing the horse for work, mounted or unmounted instruction, and aftercare of the horse.
Horseback riding helmets are required for those under 18 years old and will be supplied by Equine LEAD for the first month of lessons. If you choose to continue with lessons, you will be required to purchase your own helmet. Appropriate attire is also required for safety purposes, which includes boots with 1-1.5" heel and light tread, and long pants such as jeans or riding breeches.
Age limit: Six years old is the youngest we offer lessons to. We want to be sure that our program is a good fit for everyone and that the child is excited, able to focus, and receive direction for the safety of both horse and rider.
Weight limit: our lesson horses can accommodate riders 235 pounds and under.
Riding Lesson Rates
Regular Rates: All rates reflect private or semi-private instruction.
45 min- $25
60 min- $35
75 min- $45
45 min- $25
60 min- $35
75 min- $45
Riding Lesson Packages
All package rates must be paid up front, and are for consecutive weeks of lessons, good for one lesson per week. Lesson package rates are not to be combined with other discounts or special offers.
All package rates must be paid up front, and are for consecutive weeks of lessons, good for one lesson per week. Lesson package rates are not to be combined with other discounts or special offers.
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4 Weeks |
Savings |
8 Weeks |
Savings |
45 Minute |
$90 |
$10 |
$175 |
$25 |
60 Minute |
$130 |
$10 |
$250 |
$30 |
75 Minute |
$165 |
$15 |
$320 |
$40 |
Equine LEAD reserves the right to adjust prices at any time. Any lessons or packages paid in advance will be honored at that rate until they are used. Packages and lessons can be paid for in one or two month periods. Please read the Payment Policy and Cancellation & No Show Policy below:
Payment Policy:
Cancellations and No-Show Policy of a Lesson Appointment
Please be respectful of our business and our horses and call Equine LEAD promptly if you are unable to show up for a scheduled lesson. If it is necessary to cancel your scheduled appointment, we require that you call at least 24 hours in advance. To cancel appointments, please call 618-843-8702 and leave your name, phone number and cancelled lesson time on our voicemail.
A cancellation is when a student is unable to attend their scheduled lesson for any reason. If you cancel with less than 24-hours notice, or inadvertently miss your lesson, you will be responsible for payment of the full amount of the lesson, and you may lose a standing lesson time slot. If you cancel with more than 24-hour notice, as a courtesy Equine LEAD will try to accommodate a reschedule within (1) one week. In these instances, Equine LEAD cannot guarantee there will be availability to reschedule within the week. In this event the lesson will be forfeited, and payment is still due.
A “no-show” is a student who misses an appointment without any advanced notification. In both the case of a cancellation or a no-show, you will be responsible for payment of the full amount of the lesson. Payment will be due at the time of scheduling your next lesson. If your next lesson is not scheduled or confirmed within 48 hours of a missed lesson you may lose your lesson time slot, and be moved to the wait list.
For lessons that are cancelled from Equine LEAD’s side due to bad weather, sickness, or other unforeseen events, we will work with you to re-schedule within (1) one week.
Late Arrival
If you arrive late for a riding lesson, you will be allowed to continue the lesson, but will only ride for the remaining time left in the lesson for which you were scheduled. We often have lessons scheduled back-to-back and cannot extend your assigned lesson time. Late arrivals will not be able to make up missed riding or instruction time.
Policies are subject to change at any time with no prior notice.
- Payment is due at the time of scheduling your lesson.
- Payments are accepted via cash, check, Venmo, or Credit Card (4% fee applies)
- Continuity of lessons must be paid and scheduled within 48 hours after the previous lesson in order to secure your lesson time.
- Consecutive lesson packages must be paid the week prior to a new package beginning to hold your lesson time.
Cancellations and No-Show Policy of a Lesson Appointment
Please be respectful of our business and our horses and call Equine LEAD promptly if you are unable to show up for a scheduled lesson. If it is necessary to cancel your scheduled appointment, we require that you call at least 24 hours in advance. To cancel appointments, please call 618-843-8702 and leave your name, phone number and cancelled lesson time on our voicemail.
A cancellation is when a student is unable to attend their scheduled lesson for any reason. If you cancel with less than 24-hours notice, or inadvertently miss your lesson, you will be responsible for payment of the full amount of the lesson, and you may lose a standing lesson time slot. If you cancel with more than 24-hour notice, as a courtesy Equine LEAD will try to accommodate a reschedule within (1) one week. In these instances, Equine LEAD cannot guarantee there will be availability to reschedule within the week. In this event the lesson will be forfeited, and payment is still due.
A “no-show” is a student who misses an appointment without any advanced notification. In both the case of a cancellation or a no-show, you will be responsible for payment of the full amount of the lesson. Payment will be due at the time of scheduling your next lesson. If your next lesson is not scheduled or confirmed within 48 hours of a missed lesson you may lose your lesson time slot, and be moved to the wait list.
For lessons that are cancelled from Equine LEAD’s side due to bad weather, sickness, or other unforeseen events, we will work with you to re-schedule within (1) one week.
Late Arrival
If you arrive late for a riding lesson, you will be allowed to continue the lesson, but will only ride for the remaining time left in the lesson for which you were scheduled. We often have lessons scheduled back-to-back and cannot extend your assigned lesson time. Late arrivals will not be able to make up missed riding or instruction time.
Policies are subject to change at any time with no prior notice.
Once you have scheduled your first riding lesson please fill out our Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. Paper documents are available to fill out the day of your first riding lesson as well. All students under 18yo must have a parent fill out and sign the form. Release and Hold Harmless Agreement
Gift Cards
Gift your loved one a unique experience and create lasting memories with a horseback riding lesson!
Please click "Gift Card Purchase" below to fill out our purchase form. Equine LEAD will be in contact within 2 business days to process your order. Lesson package prices are not eligible for gift card purchases and scheduling. Gift card holders are accommodated into the lesson schedule on a priority basis when there are cancellations in the regular riding lesson program. We do our best to schedule in as soon and as regularly as possible, but it is not guaranteed that we will have an opening promptly.
Please click "Gift Card Purchase" below to fill out our purchase form. Equine LEAD will be in contact within 2 business days to process your order. Lesson package prices are not eligible for gift card purchases and scheduling. Gift card holders are accommodated into the lesson schedule on a priority basis when there are cancellations in the regular riding lesson program. We do our best to schedule in as soon and as regularly as possible, but it is not guaranteed that we will have an opening promptly.
