LESSONS

At Equus Manor Riding School, our top priorities are safety, riding and horsemanship. Instruction includes dressage while incorporating ground poles, work over cavalettis, and optional low jumps to help acquire a variety of gymnastic riding skills.

Several types of lessons available:

Private: For those who want one-on-one instruction or for beginners.

Semi-Private: For those who have basic control of horses and want to ride with a partner. Students will be matched according to ability.

Group: For riders with good control of horses who want to have fun riding with other students of similar ability.

Lessons at Equus Manor emphasizes the importance of students being taught correct seat position and use of naturals aids in order to be an effective rider. Students may haul in for lessons or instructor will travel to your facility to teach lessons. Current negative Coggins and vaccinations requireCall for information.

Requirements: Riders must be at least eight years old. Helmets must be worn when mounted. Shoes or boots with a heel are a must (no athletic shoes). Equus Manor requires a signature release. If a rider has physical limitations, a written consent form and a physical are necessary.

TRAINING

Training at Equus Manor is based on positive reinforcement using the Dressage Training Pyramid. Stacey uses patience and a methodical approach when working with horses. Horses can be trained in lungeing; started under saddle; worked up through the levels; and fine tuned. Stacey trains both young and seasoned horses and always takes into account each horse's individuality in the training process.

Pricing

Private Lesson: $40
Semi-Private Lesson: $25
Group Lesson: $20
Full Training and Board: $600/month
Travel for Lessons: $40 plus .45/mile
Limited Horse Hauling Available

Dressage instruction and training on your Western horse is now available at Equus Manor. Even though Stacey's background is in dressage, she is also a CHA 4th level certified Western Instructor and is combining her dressage knowledge and experience with Western riders and their horses. Western disciplines are understanding the benefits of dressage training and how it develops their horses suppleness, obedience, and athletic ability. Riders will need to provide their own horses for lessons and training.