RIPTIDE RIDERS

Designed for ages 5 and up, this six-week hands-on program teaches much more than simply riding a horse. Students will learn the fundamentals of horse care, safe horse handling, grooming, tacking up, and basic riding skills while building confidence and developing a strong foundation for future riding adventures.

At Riptide Stables, we believe great riders first become great horsemen and horsewomen. That's why participants will learn not only how to ride, but also what goes into the daily care and management of a horse.  

By the end of the program, participants should be comfortable walking out to the pasture, bringing in a horse, grooming, tacking up, and preparing their horse for a safe ride.

 Over the course of six weeks, riders will learn how to:

* Safely approach and catch a horse from the pasture
* Properly lead a horse to and from the barn
* Groom and care for the horse
* Understand daily horse care and basic horse health
* Learn horse safety and handling skills
* Put Saddle and bridle on a horse correctly (tack up)
* Mount and dismount safely
* Develop balance, confidence, and basic riding skills
* Ride independently at a walk

 Each rider will receive time in the saddle every week, while also gaining valuable hands-on experience working with horses before and after riding. 

First Session Begins: 

January 6, 2027

Schedule:

Wednesdays for 6 weeks

Time: 

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

 Age: 

5 and Up

Weight Limit:

Our lesson horse, Crush, can safely accommodate riders up to 170 pounds.

Program Fee:

$275 for the complete 6-week session 

Class Size: 

No more than 4 people in class per trainer.  Space limited!