Private and Group Instruction

 
Sage Meadows offers both Private and Semi-private riding lessons in various disciplines including huntseat, jumping, western, equitation, vaulting, reining, dressage, and showmanship.  We also strongly believe in teaching our riders good horsemanship.  This includes teaching proper horse handleing, grooming, tacking, barn maintenence, equine anatomy and vocabulary, as well as equine vet and health care. 

Teaching proper horsemanship not only prepares our students for horse ownership, but also teaches the life lessons of hard work, responsibility and the importance of caring for animals. 

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Lesson Layout

 Lessons are generally 1 hour in length and most riders come once per week.  However, this varies depending on the riders needs. Some riders require more time per lesson and some riders take multiple lessons per week.

Lessons begin and end with the grooming and tacking of the horse.  During this time, students often engage in discussion of proper horsemanship, horse psychology, and safety procedures.  Once mounted, the rider works toward their individual goals with the assistance of an experienced and knowledgable instructor. 

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Competition

Many of our riders desire to compete in the show ring in order to demostrate the skills they have mastered.  Sage Meadows students have the opportunity to show in approximately 8 local shows per year.  Students that desire to compete must ride in a minimum of 2 lessons per week.  Riders will be allowed to show once they have mastered the skills necessary to safely compete at their current riding level. 

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Lesson Rates:

 

                    Private Lessons:                             $45  per 1 Hr.     

                    Semi-Private Lessons:        $35  per 1 Hr.

                                   Competition Rates:                    $65  per rider + accomodations

 

You can download and print our Release and Hold Harmless agreement below and bring it along to your first lesson.