Riding lessons.

Yes, with one honest limit. For trail rides we ask that riders be 12 or older, or 10 if the child is mature and has had enough riding lessons to control a horse on their own. Out on the trail a child needs to be able to handle their own horse, and we would rather say so than put a young rider somewhere they are not ready for.

Younger children are still very welcome. They can take a lesson or have a pony ride in the arena, where we are right beside them the whole time. Roberto teaches children's lessons on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and has a real gift with young riders: patient, safe, and encouraging. Tell us your child's age when you write and we will tell you honestly what fits.

Adult lessons are with Amy Spencer, usually Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings: one-hour private sessions in Western, English, or Dressage, with a focus on groundwork, biomechanics, and centered riding. Kids' lessons are with Roberto, usually Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Other times can sometimes be arranged, and we can sometimes take two riders together, so ask about availability. Message us and we will find your first slot.

For trail rides, 12, or 10 for a child who is mature and has had enough lessons to control a horse on their own. We do not put two riders on one horse, so out on the trail every rider needs to be able to handle their own.

There is no minimum for the arena. Small children can have a pony ride or a lesson with us walking alongside, which is usually the happier introduction anyway. Write to us with your child's age and we will tell you honestly what fits.