Horse Riding Lessons by CRE

This page was last updated on January 30th, 2023.

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.

- Private 1 Hour Lessons = $85 per student per lesson

- Semi-Private Group 1 Hour Lessons = $55 per student per lesson - 2 to 3 riders

- Weekly Scheduled Group 1.5 Hour Lessons = $55 per student per lesson - 5+ riders

- Beginner Group Lessons $65 each (tack/horses provided)

- Discounts available for all boarders/leasers - please contact for amount

2023 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.

2023 CRE Riding Lesson Schedule:

Monday
4:00pm Combo on the Ground and Equine Fitness Class instructed by Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson

Tuesday
4:00pm Barrel Racing Class instructed by Amy Prechter

Wednesday
10:00am Adult Horsemanship by Amy Prechter
4:00pm Cowboy Dressage Group Class

Thursday
4:00pm Extreme Trail/Ranch Riding Class instructed by Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson

Friday
3:30pm Beginner Horsemanship Class instructed by Amy Prechter
4:00pm Cowboy Dressage Group or Rodeo Class (Barrels/Poles/Goat Tying Roping) alternating Fridays instructed by Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson. Class type will be specified on the sign up calendar.

Select Saturdays:
(Group/Private lessons/special events only)
Sundays:
(Group/Private lessons/special events only)

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.

Currently have very limited availability. Please Call/Text to schedule.

Amy Prechter
Call/Text to Schedule - 530-263-3433

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

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
In the beginner horsemanship class we will cover basic aspects of horsemanship riding: 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 a 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. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

General Horsemanship Class
This class is designated for riders (youth or adult) who are fairly confident in their riding skills, able to walk, trot and starting to canter on a horse. We will do a warm up, rail work and horsemanship patterns. We will work on fine tuning the technique and approach to pattern work, a strong emphasis will be put on developing the rider’s equitation/seat. Riders may ride English or Western. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

All Around 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.

Barrel Racing/Pole Bending Class
This class is designed for the competitive horse/rider in almost any discipline to help keep your equine athlete tuned and conditioned. 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 available to you or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

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.

Speed Event Class
Each week this class will focus on a different rodeo event (Barrels, Poles, Roping, Goat Tying) We will work on warm up exercises, style and technique for each event. We will work with you at your level from introductory to more experienced. Students should be fairly independent in their riding, able to walk, trot comfortably. Must have your own horse or leased horse available or approved access to CRE lesson horse by instructor. Ropes/other equipment will be provided but if you have your own feel free to bring it.

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. 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).