Available Riding Lesson Types:
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Kids and Family Riding Lessons
Get your kids on the path of joy with horses! Caroline teaches riding lessons to children ages 7 and up. The goal of each lesson is to:
* Have fun!
* Be respectful of our equine friends.
* Develop focus and mental and physical balance for confidence.
* Self-awareness as well as compassionate awareness of other beings.
* When students are ready, they can go jumping, trail riding and explore any number of disciplines with the balanced seat riding foundation.
* Everyone learns safe ground handling, grooming and tacking up as part of the lesson.
1/2 hour, 1 hour and 1.5 hour lessons are available
Riding Lessons for Regaining Confidence
Do you want to get back the saddle again and overcome past fears? Come find the spark that you felt as a child riding horses!
Caroline specializes in teaching adults a correct foundation that sets you up for success!
Using lunge line lessons, body awareness techniques, and thought provoking conversation, she will expand your horsemanship and confidence in your abilities.
You will also learn compassionate leadership and how to express your intentions, all while riding experienced Laurelin Farm horses who will keep you safe.
Harmonize Your Relationship
with Your Horse
Do you want to DEEPEN your relationship with your horse, or are you having a rough patch with your horse? Caroline teaches students on their own horses with a focus on finding harmony between you and your equine friend so you can go on those adventures you dream of!
Trailer in or have Caroline drive to you. She will evaluate you and your horse’s alignment in posture and mind.
Using targeted exercises for each horse/rider relationship, she will help you reach that ‘union’ state.
Whether you just want to go on a trail ride or compete, you will learn how to get to the next level.
Mounted Archery Lessons
New for 2024! Looking to try something new and different? Come experience horseback mounted archery! Whether you are a horseman that has never shot a bow and arrow before or are an experienced archer who has never been on a horse, Caroline will give you a safe introduction to this super fun sport.
These 90 minute lessons will be split into a ground session learning instinctual shooting with a horse bow off the hand. Equipment is provided. The second part of the lesson riding a horse already acclimated to archery and learning how to balance while shooting on a moving horse. These lessons are best private or semi-private. For a group contact Caroline about an introductory clinic.
Once the basics are understood and your horsemanship is safe, Caroline will start to introduce exercises to help you understand the intricacies of this ancient martial art and equestrian sport.
FEE STRUCTURE and Types of Lessons
60 min. On Farm Riding Lesson - $45/hour, private lesson - Great for kids 9 and up and most riders. - Our most popular choice.
30 min. Semi-Private Lesson - $35/hour, for approved intermediate to advanced riders only and subject to horse availability
30 min. Private Lesson - $35, required for riders ages 7 to 9 and an option for experienced riders who can tack up and warm up their horse by themselves.
60 min. House Call Lesson (I drive to you) - $65/hour, limited to a 20 min. drive time radius from Laurelin Farm, others call for price quote
90 min. Yoga and Riding Combo Lesson - $70 for lesson at the farm that includes 45 min. of personalized yoga instruction on the ground followed by a 45 min. riding lesson. This is a great way to reap the benefits of yoga immediately to improve your horsemanship!
90 min. Horse Archery Lesson - $80 lesson at the farm using our horses and equipment. Limited to a private or semi private lesson unless both riders who want to attend have horse experience. 12 years of age and up only.
Family Group Lesson - $80 for 90 min.
For up to three people ages 9 and up. The Riding lesson will be tailored to each family's experience with horses. If one rider is a beginner then each rider will have a private lesson 20-30 min. long. Once all riders can safely post the trot off a lounge line and steer effectively, a group lesson will be conducted per horse availability and rider skills.
Includes: 20 min. grooming, tacking, leading session, 60 min. of riding, 10 min. cool down/clean up periodPay for 4 lessons in advance, get $10 off the total amount (example: pay for 4 - 1-hour lessons up front and cost is $170 instead of $180)
There is also a Monthly Pay Ahead Package of 6 lessons per month for $220 for riders who want to ride multiple times per week
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We ride at Laurelin Farm for joy and fun, and to learn all the life lessons good horsemanship can offer!
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Other Information:
Summer Camps and special Event days are also available, see the Clinic/Camps page for more details.
All lessons are subject to Caroline's availability and the availability of appropriate horses. Lesson slots can fill up quickly in the Spring, so it's best to book online! Preference in scheduling will be given to those who can maintain a regular weekly lesson. All lessons must be booked online CLICK HERE.
Please try to be on time to your lesson or early if you can get your horse ready on your own.
All horses trailering into Laurelin Farm must be current on vaccinations and Coggins test.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours’ notice must be given if a student cannot make a lesson. If notice is not given, a $20 cancellation fee will be applied. The only exceptions are illness and emergencies. Parents take note: a child's bad behavior is not an emergency (please find some other way of disciplining your child!) If you cancel 3 times or more in a season, your lesson slot will be given away.