Meadow Brook Stables has developed a Lesson Program that provides a solid foundation for any discipline of riding. Your horse will look forward to the time you spend with him. Our principles and are based on the psychology of the horse, safety, fun, leadership and respect. Educational formats include private lessons, semi-private, small group, workshops and clinics where you can focus on particular skills.
It all starts on the ground, you’ll learn how to read horses and to build a strong trusting relationship based on love, language and leadership. Learn the foundation for everything you’ll ever want to do with your horse on the ground. Then translate it into riding where you will learn to understand how riding without contact helps horses and humans become true partners – confident, relaxed, responsible and connected with each other.
At Meadow Brook Stables we offer instruction in English and Western riding on an excellent selection of school horses, ranging from beginner to advanced level.
For the true beginner (or if it has been awhile) we offer both adult and child introductory courses. Our introductory courses are specially designed for first time riders (as well as novice riders with little formal instructional background.) Our goal for novice riders is to teach students to tack up, walk, jog/trot and lope/canter. Safety is always our priority and, in addition to developing basic riding skills, students will also learn to handle horses from the ground. Stable management lessons will cover such topics as barn safety, basic equine anatomy and health, grooming, and equipment use and care.
We offer a few different programs depending on you or your child’s age and riding experience:
Beginner Riding Lessons
For beginner and novice riders we offer horseback riding lessons for riders age 6 and older. We currently have students from all ages ranging from 6 to 60+, and we welcome students of all ages. You’re never too old for riding lessons.
Tiny Tots – this is specifically geared towards your youngest of riders (aged 6-7). These are offered as Private Lessons only.
Green as Grass is our beginners and novice riders with little to no experience around horses.
Intermediate Riding Lessons
For riders who can ride independently at all three gaits and are confident in their abilities.
Advanced Riding Lessons
For riders who are gearing towards competition who can ride independently at all three gaits and are confident in their abilities and looking to learn higher-end maneuvers within their discipline.
Ground Work/Liberty Lessons
Ground training is about creating a meaningful connection with your horse. This ensures that the exercises on the ground translate directly to a responsive and engaged ride. By focusing on this connection, every moment spent with your horse becomes an opportunity to develop a deeper partnership. Whether you’re in the saddle or working from the ground.