Lessons

Not all of life’s lessons are best learned in a classroom.

Join us at Western Trail rides for a horseback riding experience that will enhance your life.

• Discover the joy of God’s creation from a different vantage point

• Understand more about yourself, your areas of challenge and your strengths

• Acquire new skills and take pride in developing your confidence.

At Western Trail Rides, our clients learn all of this and more—and they carry those life lessons well beyond the meandering trails they’ve explored on horseback.

Melissa White brings years of elementary school teaching experience—combined with years spent working with horses—to her approach of teaching horsemanship. Whether you’re a beginner rider, a more accomplished horseman or someone who’s simply always wondered what it would be like to ride, Melissa can effectively guide you to achieving your goals—and you’ll have fun doing it!

Classes:

• Horse Experiences

Tailored for little people (age three or older) who aren’t quite ready for a full horseback riding lesson but would enjoy getting acquainted with our stable’s gentle animals. Children will learn about horses, have the chance to groom a horse, and ride around the ranch and even feed them some carrots!

Class time: 45 minutes

• Private Horseback Riding Lessons

 Children & adults 6 years and older

Class time 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the student.

In this outdoor classroom, students will learn to be a well-rounded equestrian.  Students begin with anatomy of, and necessary care for a healthy horse.  Learning how to “tack up” for a safe riding experience.  Efforts to build a relationship between horse and human, learning to trust and respect; is a foundational goal of the program.  From this great platform, students begin learning the skill set necessary for Western Trail Riding.  While riding is part of the experience, listening, basic manners and cooperation are involved.  While building self-confidence are all positive outcomes through time of learning in the beautiful outdoors.  All equipment is provided.