About Our Horseback Riding Lessons
We provide structured horseback riding lessons through a session-based program, designed to help riders progress at their own pace. We will spend these sessions progressing our riders’ skills, confidence, and competency both on the ground and in the saddle so that all of our riders have a well-rounded foundation in the sport.
Our riding lessons’ dedicated session blocks allow riders to build skills consistently and meaningfully over time rather than one-off lessons. This structured approach helps riders make measurable progress while maintaining horse well-being and safety.
Riders will learn and build upon:
Riding Fundamentals
- Proper mounting and dismounting
- Balance, posture, and control
- Trot, canter, and advanced riding skills
Groundwork & Horsemanship
- Grooming and tack handling
- Leading, cross-tying, and basic horse care
- Understanding horse behavior and communication
Rider Progression & Confidence Building
- Instruction appropriate for each rider at their level
- Goal setting
- Supportive and safe learning environment
Our lessons focus on building riding ability from the ground up, so you feel confident both on and off the horse.
We carefully match riders with well-trained school horses and ponies to help ensure a rewarding and safe riding experience. Our horses range from gentle beginners’ mounts to experienced school horses capable of supporting more advanced riders.
To keep our horses happy and healthy, we reserve one week between each session for them to rest, recover, and recharge. Our trainers also take this week to re-evaluate students and make any adjustments to lessons and scheduling to match student progression.
The Riding School at Kismet Farms 