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Horseback Riding Lessons
Bear Creek Stables offers several different types of riding lessons for both Western and English Riding styles. Whether you are just starting out with horses or already have some experience, we can help you improve your riding skills.
Weekly Group Lessons = 4 lessons @ $200.00
Classes ride for one hour a week, are divided according to skill level, and are run in 4 week sessions. Classes will be taught by Miriam Dovers and her experienced staff.
IMPORTANT
All lessons will require each participant to fill out and sign a Bear Creek Stables Release form each year. To make your first ride smoother, pre-print and fill out. Children under 18 years old who will be riding in lessons need their forms notarized.
Adult Release Child_Release(must be notarized)
To view the form, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the reader, you can download it here.
Western Horseback Riding
If you enjoy pleasure riding and just being around horses, this is the class for you.
Beginner I & II – Riders will learn basics in horse care-grooming, tacking, safety, etc.-and the proper positioning at a walk & trot.
Intermediate – Riders will learn loping, leads, and loping in a group. Riders should know how to groom and tack without assistance. As an Intermediate student, riders should know how to lope with control and balance. Intermediate riders will learn horsemanship at all three gaits (walk, trot, lope), as well as intermediate cueing. (Instructor Approval Required)
Advanced – Riders should know basic care without assistance. Riders should be able to lope patterns and have an understanding of how to cue their horse for different gaits, leads, etc. with control. Riders will work on advanced patterns and more difficult techniques. (Instructor Approval Required)
Western Classes and Times
Click on the button below to see classes offered. Our schedules
change in the summer vs the school year.
English Horseback Riding
If you are interested in English riding and learning to tackle jump obstacles one day, this is the class for you.
Beginner English – Riders will learn the basics of horse care, grooming, tacking up, proper English positions, as well as shaping the riders muscles for jumping.
Intermediate – Riders will proceed with cantering, leads, and jumping. (Instructor Approval Required)
Advanced – Riders will proceed with more advanced riding and jumping techniques. (Instructor Approval Required)
English Classes and Times
Click on the button below to see classes offered. Our schedules
change in the summer vs the school year.