Course

Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of horses! Our Introduction to Horses and Riding Course is designed especially for kids and adults who are interested in learning all about horses, offering a structured yet fun learning experience that builds a solid foundation in horsemanship and riding. Whether you or your child is meeting horses for the first time or wanting to get back into it, this course is the perfect place to start.

Through engaging group classes, students will not only learn about horse care, safety, and basic riding techniques—they’ll also develop important life skills like teamwork, confidence, and communication. Our rotating curriculum keeps every class fresh and fun, while ensuring students build on their knowledge each week.

As students master the basics, they’ll have the opportunity to progress through different levels of the program at their own pace, growing both as riders and as responsible, compassionate individuals.

The basics are the key to building a solid foundation in riding. Our goal is that you earn a solid seat, correct position, know how to handle the horse and communicate to them clearly and effectively. Learning to ride is more than just saddle time, so many wonderful lessons are learnt while being outside in the company of a horse.

Many of Canyon Lake Farm’s students have won at the National level, yet our LOVE is fostering the self-improvement in each and every one of our students regardless of your goals. You do not have to have competitions as your goal here at CLF. We welcome EVERYONE who is interested in building self-confidence and who wants to improve their relationship with themselves and these wonderful animals.

Come join us for a one-of-a-kind learning adventure with horses—where education meets excitement, and friendships are made in the barn!

Payment required up front. NO REFUNDS OR MAKE-UPS IF YOU DON’T COMPLETE A COURSE. Ages 7 & up. Check our Book Lesson page for current pricing.

* Depending on class size, they may be combined at the discretion of the instructor.

Monthly Memberships

The semi-private membership is a group riding class of approximately 4 students (unless weather or other factors arise). Students should have the ability to groom, tack and ride confidently in a group at the walk and trot. Classes vary and each rider’s ability is considered. We reiterate the correct position/proper equitation, learn basic patterns, learn to canter, and each rider progresses at their own rate. These classes can sometimes also be groundwork/horsemanship – all lessons are designed to teach all aspects of horsemanship and help each student to develop a solid foundation.

With our monthly membership, each rider should be riding 1X or 2X per week – preferably the same day/time per month as dictated by the Terms & Conditions.

Check our Book Lesson page for current pricing. Payment will be required through a reoccurring credit card payment each month – please get familiar with our online booking program.

* If you are unable to meet at your already scheduled class – with 24-hour notice – you are allowed to use our system to find another class within that month that has availability. If we do not have any space, your student can “intern” at any of our Level 1 or 2 classes in exchange for their missed class. (Much knowledge is learned by learning to pay it forward).

Private Lessons

Due to time constraints and many other factors, we have VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY for private lessons.

Please reach out to us to inquire and check our Book Lesson page for current pricing.

Scheduling & Availability

Closed Mondays

Limited courses available Tuesday – Friday afternoons, Saturday morning to early afternoon, as well as Sunday morning to early afternoon

All Major Holidays – we are closed

Summer Program – we offer limited group classes and have several horse camp options to stay involved

Holiday Camps – we sometimes offer day camp classes on some holiday weeks

Breaks
We do incorporate breaks in our schedule to allow our horses and instructors to take a break from the long hard days this life of horses requires of us. Please get familiar with our scheduling system, as you should get reminders prior to each class. We do also have a show team and sometimes travel in the winter/spring/early fall for horse shows.

Cancellations
Need to miss a lesson? We understand that life happens, however, we run a tight program and don’t have the ability to make up classes in all instances. If you are in one of the 4 or 8-week courses – we DO NOT offer make-ups and there are NO REFUNDS. On a case-by-case basis, we may be able to allow 1 drop in into the next course that is being offered. If you are a SEMI-PRIVATE rider – you can use our system to reschedule your lessons as long as there is availability in that same month to do so, if there is not, we cannot create availability for you. Semi–Private riders who need to miss their lesson can also come and “intern” during our Level 1 or Level 2 classes as well. It is easiest that you stick to the same day/time that we have agreed upon. If you need to reschedule and are unsure about how and when, please message Tracy so she can help you with this.

IF WE CANCEL YOUR LESSON FOR ANY REASON – WE WILL COME UP WITH ANOTHER DATE TO HOST THE MISSED LESSON. (This typically happens if it’s pouring rain or we are having an emergency). If it’s raining lightly we will most likely have an indoor class and focus on horse care/other unmounted skills for your lesson.

If you have any questions or requests, please reach out!

Additional Programs & Events

Internships
Looking to LEARN MORE AND WANT TO HELP? We could always use help during business hours taking care of our lesson horses. Students who are at Level 3 and desire more knowledge can help during Level 1 and 2 classes, help during our camps, take care of our lesson horses (bathing, grooming, feeding, turn out), help us stay organized and clean and more! If you are interested in helping, please message Tracy and find out more info!

* Perks include extra time with the horses learning new skills, bonding with other horse crazy kids, additional lessons when available and more!

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