Sage & Saddle teaches weekly Western riding lessons for beginners, kids and adults. A private lesson is $75 and a small-group lesson is $65 per rider. Each rider gets the same time slot every week, so lessons fill from a list. Join it online, and we will call you when a slot that fits opens.
Why Western riding?
Western is a relaxed, secure way to sit on a horse. The saddle is deeper, the pace starts slow, and riders learn to steer with a light hand. It suits beginners well, and it is how we ride on our trails, so everything you learn in a lesson you can use out in the fields.
Private or group lessons?
Private lesson: $75
One rider, one instructor, one horse. It is the fastest way to build confidence, and the right choice for nervous riders or anyone who wants full attention.
Group lesson: $65 per rider
A small group riding together at the same level. Siblings and friends love it, and riders are grouped by age and ability.
Both include a horse matched to your size and level, a helmet and tack, and the same weekly time slot held for you.
How the lessons list works
Weekly lessons run in fixed time slots, and riders tend to keep theirs for months. New slots open as our schedule grows and as riders move on, and we fill them from the list in order.
Tell us who is riding, whether you want private or group lessons, and which days work. If your child wants a group and none is open at their level, many families start with private lessons and move into a group when one opens.
What do the first lessons look like?
We teach Western riding from the ground up. Early lessons cover grooming and tacking up, because knowing your horse on the ground makes you a calmer rider. In the saddle, riders work on the walk, then the trot, and on steering the horse on their own.
The first weeks are about being comfortable around the horse, on the ground and in the saddle. Confidence comes before speed.
Who are lessons for?
Kids, teens and adults. You don't need any riding experience; most of our riders started with lessons here. Riders who have taken lessons before are welcome too, and we will place you at the right level.
What to wear to a riding lesson
Long pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel. Helmets are provided, and our what to bring page has the full list. In winter, add warm layers and thin gloves you can grip the reins with.
Want to try it first?
If you are not sure riding is for you, book a 45-minute guided trail ride ($70) or a horse hangout (from $45) first. It is an easy way to meet the horses and see how you feel in the saddle before committing to weekly lessons.
Riding lessons FAQ
Do I need any riding experience?
No. Our lessons start with the basics, on the ground and in the saddle.
What style of riding do you teach?
Western. It is a relaxed, secure seat that suits beginners.
How much do riding lessons cost?
$75 for a private lesson and $65 per rider for a group lesson.
Why is there a waitlist?
Each rider keeps the same weekly slot, often for months. We fill new and open slots from the list in order.
How do I join?
Fill out the short form on our Lessons page. It takes about a minute.
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