Riding Lessons

Cantera Equestrian is proud to develop well rounded equestrians.  We believe it is important for our riders to learn about horse management and ground manners in addition to developing their skills while on their horse.  We offer classes in Hunter/Jumper, and equitation.

Riders of all levels and riding background are welcome to join our lesson program.  From the complete beginner that has never ridden to the advanced student looking to progress, we have classes available that will help each rider to achieve their goals.  
Our program is for riders from Age 6 and up.

Starting with Cantera

With our subscription based program we start new students at the beginning of each of our three month sessions. Session I (Sept, Oct, Nov) Session II (Dec, Jan, Feb), Session III (Mar, Apr, May), Session IV (June, Jul, Aug).

For riders with little to no experience we invite them to start in our walk/trot small group classes. At the end of each 3 month session the rider will be evaluated for placement in the upcoming session.

For riders with experience riding we request an evaluation lesson to determine class placement.

Group Lessons

Group lessons are based on your riding level assigned. We offer group lessons ranging from walk/trot to 2’ on our school horses. On your own horse the trainer will determine what is suitable for you and your horse.

Our walk trot, and walk trot canter levels are half hour (30 minutes) group lessons. Our intro to jump and higher are hour (60 minutes) group lessons. Typically our adult beginner classes are also hour long group lessons as well.

We offer group lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Please contact Julie to get in the group that best fits you and your schedule!

Private Lessons

Private lessons are offered on a very limited basis. Text to inquire about availability

Prices

  • Evaluation Ride: $65

  • Payments are always due by the first of the month

  • Monthly Half Hour lesson per week Flat Rate Billed Cost: $190 a month

  • Monthly 1 Hour per week Flat Rate Billed Cost: $280 a month

  • Half Hour Private Lessons: $80

  • Twice per week bundle: $350, We encourage riders to ride more than once per week for enhanced growth. This package offers a significant discount and allows riders to be scheduled into lessons twice per week.

  • School horse “lease” (includes two 1 hour lessons per week on your preferred horse): $410 plus 1/2 of farrier and bodywork. This option is super when you have a strong preference for a particular horse and gives you “priority use” of that school horse. You also are first in line to take your “leased” horse to horse shows. $600 plus 1/2 of farrier and bodywork (includes three 1 hour lessons per week on your preferred horse). *School horses may only have a maximum of two leasers.

  • a 10% discount is given when paying for the entire 3 month session at the start of each session.

    • Session I - September, October, November

    • Session II - December, January, February

    • Session III - March, April, May

    • Session IV - June, July, August

Riding Levels

We currently accept riders as young as 6 years of age.

Walk/Trot: Riders ride on their own for a half hour (30 minute) with up to four people total in this group lesson. Balance, steering, and group safety are the focus for these lessons.

Walk/Trot/Canter: These half hour (30 minute) group lessons are perfect for learning how to canter. 

Intro to Jumping: Hour (60 minute) long group lessons are offered for this riding level. These classes are for those ready to do full courses and are getting ready to move up to the next level. Hour long classes will have a max of four students. Jump height for these lessons are crossrails - 12"

Jump 1: These hour long (60 minute) group classes are perfect for those doing small courses. The focus is mainly the basic foundation of a successful course. Here we also work on getting comfortable cantering to all of our jumps. Jump height is usually between 12"-2'. In an effort to keep our school horses healthy, happy and sound this is the last level offered with the use of school horses.

Jump 2’ & up : With either a privately leased non-school horse, or personally owned horse. As riders become more confident and capable the jump height can start moving up. These hour long (60 minute) group lessons are for riders comfortable jumping 2'+ courses. Riders are placed into groups with other similarly leveled riders.

Adult Classes: These classes are for our riders who are more comfortable riding with other adults instead of children. Many different times are offered throughout the days and evenings. These classes welcome riders at any level for an hour (60 minutes).