From the Ground Up . . . Horseback riding lessons
Ponderosa Stables and South Mountain Stables offer riding lessons that are structured to be informative and fun. Lessons are conducted generally on a one-on-one basis, or in a small group setting, by reservation only.
Our instructors stress safety and comfort for both horse and rider. We can help you prepare for horse ownership, and we're a good place to start if you've ever dreamed of pursuing a career in the industry. Even if you're only interested in learning to ride, or you need a crash refresher course, our instructors can help you advance quickly.
Children can begin lessons as early as 6 years of age, which is our minimum requirement to be allowed to ride alone. However, we recommend that, unless theyíve grown up with horses at home, children should be at least 8 to 10 years old. We have found that younger children have not yet developed the attention span and ability to follow specific directions that are necessary to handle an animal of this size safely and confidently.
Horseback riding is a healthful pastime that you're never too old to learn. Even the novice older rider will soon be at ease and pleased with the sense of personal accomplishment and satisfaction that comes from learning to care for and ride a horse. So don't worry about your age, we have successfully instructed pupils of well over 60 years of age.
Rates / Reservations
Cost is $30 per hour per person, by reservation only. Lessons are only given on certain days of the week, and within certain times of the day, depending upon the instructorís own daily schedule of duties. Please arrive promptly at or in advance of your reserved time. Remember that your instructor most likely has additional responsibilities and other routine, daily duties to perform. Please notify your instructor immediately if you are unable to attend your regularly scheduled lesson. Your instructor will notify you if it becomes necessary to reschedule, postpone or cancel your lesson.
For those who wish to receive advanced training for specialized competitive eventing, barrel racing for example, we recommend that you contact a professional instructor who has expertise in that particular field.
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