Horse Riding Lessons by CRE

This page was last updated on September 3rd, 2024.

Offering riding instruction in a variety of disciplines:

- Basic Horsemanship
- On the Ground Horsemanship
- English (basic English equitation, introductory dressage and jumping, hunt seat equitation/pleasure)
- Western (Equitation, Pleasure, Trail: competition & recreational)
- Western Dressage and Cowboy Dressage
- Speed Events (barrels, poles, intro. roping, goat tying)
- Halter & Showmanship
- We do not offer guided trail rides.

All Beginner Group 1.5 Hour Lessons
- $80 per student per lesson (tack/horses provided)

Private 1 Hour Lessons
- $85 per student per for boarders
- $100 per student per lesson for riders that need a lesson horse and tack/ non-boarders

Semi-Private Group 1 Hour Lessons - 2 to 5 riders
- $65 per student per lesson for boarders
- $85 per student per lesson for all riders that need a lesson horse and tack OR are non-boarders

Weekly Scheduled Group 1.5 Hour Lessons - 3+ students
- $55 per student per lesson for boarders
- $65 per student per lesson for all riders that need a lesson horse and tack OR are non-boarders

Payments & Policies:

- No cancellation fee for canceling when sick for lessons!
- We accept checks, cash, Venmo, PayPal, and all major credits for payment
- All payments are due at beginning of each lesson
- We have a 24 hour cancellation policy, failure to notify will result in full charge of the lesson!
- Lessons will be cancelled if it is below 20 degrees, we will notify you, but feel free to contact us if weather is questionable.
- All riders must sign a release of liability waiver or a parent must sign if student is a minor.
- All rider's under age 18 must wear an equine certified riding helmet whenever they are mounted on a horse.
- Rider's over age of 18 have the option to wear an equine certified riding helment, however they must sign an acknowledgement stating that they are choosing not to wear.
- All rider's should wear long pants, boots with a heel (preferably no laces). Gloves are recommended for winter riding months.
- Pre-purchased lessons expire one year after purchase date.
- All pre-purchased lessons are non-refundable.
- All students hauling in a horse to CRE for lessons must provide proof of current negative coggins test and current vaccinations.
- All students that do not have their own or leased horse available to them to use for lessons must have approval from instructor Amy Prechter to utilize a CRE lesson horse in lessons.

2024 CRE Fall Riding Lesson Schedule:

Monday
2:00pm Adult Horsemanship Class - Instructed by Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson
4:00pm Beginner Horsemanship Class - Instructed by Jessica Howard
5:00pm Advanced Barrels/Poles - Instructed by Amy Prechter

Tuesday
4:00pm Beginner Horsemanship Class - Instructed by Jessica Howard
5:30pm Intermediate Horsemanship Class - Instructed by Vivian Ripley

Wednesday
1:00pm Get Acquainted/Re-Acquainted with Horses Class Series - Instructed by Jessica Howard
4:00pm Cowboy Dressage Class - Instructed by Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson
5:30pm Beginner Horsemanship Class - Instructed by Jessica Howard

Thursday
11:00am Ground work/Trail/Ranch Horse Class- Instructed by Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson
5:30pm Introduction to Speed Events (Beginner to Intermediate riders) - Instructed by Vivian Ripley

Friday
11:00am Beginner Horsemanship Class (Homeschool Horsemanship) - Instructed by Jessica Howard
4:00pm Fundamentals of Speed Event Class - Instructed by Amy Prechter

Select Saturdays:
Beginner/Intermediate Lesson Series - Instructed by Jessica Howard and Vivian Ripley
September 7th and 21st
October 5th and 26th
November 2nd and 16th

Select Sundays:
To be determined

We DO NOT offer guided trail rides. Thank you.

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Private and Semi Private Lessons:

Please check the Private Lesson Calendars to also understand when Semi-Private Lessons are available.

Please email (cedarridgeequines@gmail.com) or text (530) 263-3433 Amy directly to schedule private/semi private lessons.

(Not every class is offered year around, please check schedule for available classes)

Beginner/Intermediate Horsemanship Class Series
Instructors: Jessica Howard /Vivian Ripley
At CRE we strive to provide a safe, fun and educational environment for all of students and horses. In our beginner/intermediate horsemanship class we will cover basic aspects of horsemanship both on the ground with horses and riding: On the ground students will learn horse safety, knot tying, grooming, tacking up the horse and so much more. Riding will include a warm-up, stretches, rail work and then students will work on horsemanship patterns. This class is designed for students with no prior to little riding experience as well as students who have had some training. Students will learn how to walk and trot. Students are welcome to ride English or Western. We provide all lesson horses and tack. Please visit with us ahead of time if you would like to bring your own horse to class.

Each student will receive an equine proficiency skill card, as students progress they will become proficient in what we will believe are necessary skills needed to progress into other horsemanship classes we offer. Once a student has become proficient in all required skills and has received a check off on each skill on their proficiency card, then they will be able to move into our intermediate horsemanship classes. All ages welcome, must be at least age 5. Classes will be canceled if temperature is 20 degrees or below. Participants will be divided into groups based on their background of horse experience beginner or intermediate.

Time: 10am-12:30pm
Cost: $200 per class
If class is full please add yourself to waitlist as we often have cancellations and/or may add additional classes if we have enough interest.

Dates:
September 7th and 21st
October 5th and 26th
November 2nd and 16th

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Get Acquainted/Reacquainted with Horses Group Horsemanship Class
Instructor: Jessica Howard/Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson
This class will be a six week series of a one time weekly horsemanship class. The content of the class will be geared towards individuals who maybe had prior horse experience and are wanting to get back into riding. Each class will build on each the next, we will cover everything from horse safety, grooming, tacking up English or/ Western, knot tying, leading, ground work and work into riding basic warm exercises, walk, jog/trot and eventually lope/canter as riders progress. Each riding class will wrap up with exercises/patterns/maneuvers off of the rail, we will wrap up with untacking/putting horses away. We will have multiple instructors/assistants available at this class. Our goal for riders would be that at the end of this series they would be able to graduate into any of weekly group classes offered at CRE and will be comfortable catching horse/grooming/tacking up and riding independently in a group setting. It is highly recommended that you attend every class, as each class builds from the last one. We will provide horses and tack for this class.

Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Cost: $80 per class

Dates:
September 11th, 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th

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Introduction to Speed Events
Instructor: Vivian Ripley
In the introduction to speed events class we will cover: 1st half hour is safety, grooming, tacking up the horse, followed by riding which includes a warm-up, stretches, rail work and then we will work on introducing the rider to speed events such as barrels, poles, goat tail tying, keyhole and other gymkana events. This class is designed for students who are interested in learning about speed events. Students should be fairly independent at riding, able to walk and trot independently. It is recommended that students have participated in our beginner horsemanship classes prior to starting in this class. Students will ride Western. CRE Lesson horses and tack available for this class. Ages 5 & up. Classes will be canceled if temperature is 20 degrees or below.
Arrive at 4:00pm to tack up, ride at 4:30pm

Heelomatic Roping Practice
This a fun team roping practice evening in which we will pull the Heelomatic machine around the arena. It is open to boarders, leasers, and individuals with their own horse, which are welcome to haul in. Great way to tune up your skills, start a young horse on roping or to learn to rope, something for everyone. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

English Equitation Class
This class will cover basic aspects of English riding: warmup, stretches, rail work and then we will work on English Equitation patterns, dressage work and/or introductory jumping. This class is designed for students who are comfortable at a walk and trot, and canter. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse. Class Available upon request.

Youth Beginner Horsemanship Class
We strive to provide a safe, fun and educational environment for all of students and horses. In our beginner horsemanship class we will cover basic aspects of horsemanship both on the ground with horses and riding: On the ground students will learn horse safety, knot tying, grooming, tacking up the horse and so much more. Riding will include a warm-up, stretches, rail work and then students will work on horsemanship patterns. This class is designed for students with no prior to little riding experience. Students will learn how to walk and trot. Students are welcome to ride English or Western. We provide all lesson horses and tack. Please visit with us ahead of time if you would like to bring your own horse to class.

Each student will receive an equine proficiency skill card, as students progress they will become proficient in what we will believe are necessary skills needed to progress into other horsemanship classes we offer. Once a student has become proficient in all required skills and has received a check off on each skill on their proficiency card, then they will be able to move into our intermediate horsemanship classes. All ages welcome, must be at least age 5. Classes will be canceled if temperature is 20 degrees or below.

Intermediate Horsemanship Class
This class is for students that are interested in fine tuning their horsemanship skills and is open to all ages as long as the student is confident at the walk, trot/jog and canter/lope and are welcome to ride English or Western. Class will consist of a basic warm up for horse and rider on the ground and in the saddle, followed by work on horsemanship patterns, obstacles, desensitizing, and training maneuvers for developing a softer feel and relationship with your horse. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

Adult Horsemanship Class
In the adult horsemanship class we will cover basic aspects of riding: warmup, stretches, rail work and then we will work on a horsemanship patterns. This class is designed for students who are gaining basic riding skills or perhaps have not ridden for awhile and wanting to build their confidence up in the saddle. Students will basic horsemanship safety and skills and will learn how to walk, trot and eventually canter. Students are welcome to ride English or Western. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

Cowboy Dressage Class
Instructor: Amy Prechter (Certified Level 1 Cowboy Dressage Clinician)
Must have your own horse/leased horse available to participate or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse. This class is open to all ages that are confident at a walk, jog and lope. We will work warm up working on gaits variations utilized in Cowboy Dressage, transitions, ABC’s fundamentals of Cowboy Dressage, riding the court/tests, and various maneuvers.

Advanced Barrel Racing/Pole Bending Class
This class is designed for students that would like to fine tune their barrel racing/pole bending/speed events. This class is open to riders that are advanced in their riding skills, actively competing in speed events and own their own horse, leased horse or have a CRE lesson horse available to them(please message Amy in advance for use of lesson horse). Haul ins are welcome but must provide proof of vaccinations and negative coggins test. Riders must be comfortable and able to ride independently at the walk, trot and lope/canter in large groups. In each class students will warm up their horses and learn about the importance of warm exercises & fitness for themselves and their horses. The last portion of class will be spent working on exercises and/or barrel/pole pattern work. Allow for time to un-tack your horse after the lesson, must be able to tack up entirely on your own. Class is 1.5 to 2 hours in length depending on number of students signed up.

Equine Athlete Fitness Class
This class is designed for the competitive horse/rider in almost any discipline to help keep your equine athlete tuned and conditioned. Warm up stretches will be conducted for both horse and rider at beginning of the class. Exercises that teach proper balance and flex through turns, extension, collection, precision movements and understanding control over your mounts entire body are some of the aspects covered in this class. This class maintains controlled gates and does not include speed drills. Must have your own horse/leased horse to participate or prior arrangement for use of a CRE lesson horse from instructor of class.

Fundamentals of Speed Events Class
In the introduction to speed events class we will cover: 1st half hour is safety, grooming, tacking up the horse, followed by riding which includes a warm-up, stretches, rail work and then we will work on introducing the rider to speed events such as barrels, poles, goat tail tying, keyhole and other gymkana events. This class is designed for students who are interested in learning about speed events. Students should be fairly independent at riding, but we will have individual help available for those students that need it. It is recommended that students have participated in our beginner horsemanship classes prior to starting in this class or have prior riding experience. Students will ride Western. CRE Lesson horses/tack available. Ages 5 & up.

Combo on the Ground/ Equitation Fitness Class
This class is designed for the competitive horse/rider in almost any discipline to help keep your equine athlete tuned on the ground and in the saddle. This class will begin with warm up stretches for both horse and rider on the ground. Some classes will be taught entirely on the ground while other classes will start with groundwork and move to work in the saddle with exercises/maneuvers that teach proper balance and flex through turns, extension, collection, precision movements and understanding control over your movements and entire body position are some of the aspects covered in this class, as well as strength training for horse and rider to improve overall riding with an emphasis on equitation. This class maintains controlled gaits and does not include speed drills. Must have your own horse/leased horse/or access to CRE lesson horse available to sign up.

Extreme Trail/Ranch Riding Class
This class is open to all ages of riders that are comfortable at the walk/trot and at a minimum learning to lope/canter. Western tack is recommended, but students are welcome to ride English in select classes based on the class curriculum. Students must have access to their own horse/leased horse or access approved by instructor from CRE to use CRE lesson horse. This class is designed to introduce trail a variety of maneuvers and extreme trail obstacles to horse and/or rider. This class can be done entirely on the ground and is an excellent class for introducing a young/green horse to groundwork/maneuvers/desensitizing/trail obstacles. Some classes may involve introductory roping/tracking the Heelomatic/ flag work and eventually build up to the maneuvering live cattle in the spring (team sorting/penning/trailing/gathering and eventually roping).