Horse Riding Lessons

Overview of Lessons

New Riders
For folks who have never been on a horse, or need a refresher. We can't wait to teach you how to prepare for riding, understand horse behavior, and coach you through your first ride. Come learn the basics and start your horse-riding journey with us!

Beginner Horsemanship:
For beginner riders who are comfortable walking and trotting. Riders will perfect tacking on their own, learn safety around horses, and practice walking, trotting, and cantering while developing a confident seat in the saddle.

Intermediate Horsemanship:
For riders who are comfortable walking, trotting, and cantering. Riders will be expected to groom and tack up their horses without assistance. Lessons will focus on learning skills such as varying stride and pace at different gaits, advanced maneuvering, working through agility patterns, etc. Lessons are focused on rider development while also having fun!

Adult Horsemanship:
For adult riders of all levels. Lessons will focus on building a rider's sense of confidence in the saddle. These adaptable sessions are perfect for adults who are coming back to horseback riding after time off. We’ll tailor each session to riders that are in the class and develop relevant skills while enjoying our time on horseback!

All-Around Horsemanship:
For riders of all ages at all levels. These lessons give everyone a chance to experience a flexible, engaging horseback riding experience. Each lesson will be adapted to the group of folks in the arena.

Beginner Barrel Racing:
Riders must be comfortable walking, trotting, and cantering on their own in the arena. We'll teach you all the skills to ride a barrel pattern and manage horses’ stride and pace to build agile turns. Additionally riders who participate in the membership plan will have the opportunity to participate in local barrel races with the KH Horse Consulting team.

Beginner English Horsemanship:
For riders wanting to learn how to use and ride in English equipment. We’ll help you develop an English seat, focus on bringing horses on the bit, and riding over poles and jumps. Even if you’re a Western rider, riding English is fun, exciting, and empowering, and will help you become a more versatile horse person.

Munchkin:
Riding is so fun for kids! Munchkin classes offer 30 minute sessions for little ones younger than 10 years old. Parents and children will learn how to safely interact with horses, groom and tack up their horses, and lead children through a riding course. Bring your kiddos in to learn how fun horseback riding can be.

Questions? Please use our contact form or call or text Kaitlyn at 530-913-7666. Thank you!

Lesson Pricing

All lessons are offered with the KH Horse Consulting team of lesson horses. If you’d like to trailer in your horse, please discuss this with us in advance.

Private Lessons
    • Single lesson $100
    • 10 pack $900
    • 5 pack $475

Semi-private Lessons
    • Single lesson - $85 per person
    • 10 pack $765
    • 5 pack $410

Group Lessons
    • Single lesson $65
    • 10 pack $595
    • 5 pack $305

Munchkin lessons (30 minutes, for kids 10 and under)
    • Single lesson $40
    • 5 pack $175

If money is tight and you want to find a way to still be involved, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we can find a solution that satisfies everyone's needs.

Referrals and Bring a Friend Discount

Good-standing clients who refer me or bring a friend to take a lesson will receive a discount on their next lesson purchase. Your referral or friend will receive 25% off the first lesson they schedule.

Membership

For riders who are committed to developing their horsemanship, barn management, and riding skills, we offer a monthly membership for $50/month (per family).

Monthly membership includes:
• Early access to sign up for lessons so you get preferred times
• Monthly workshop or demonstration on topics like grooming, equine first aid, and horse nutrition
• Access to participate in external events such as barrel races, reining competitions, and ski-joring
• Access to Helper days on Saturday and Sunday

Venmo, cash, and checks will be accepted before each lesson. Please make checks payable to KMH Associates LLC. Our Venmo handle is @Kaitlyn_Hoyt_HorseConsulting, verification code 7666.

If you are scheduling your first lesson with KH Horse Consulting, please call us to provide payment in advance. Unfortunately, we’ve needed to implement this policy due to a high number of no-shows.

Policies

• All riders must sign a release of liability waiver or a parent must sign if the student is a minor.
• All riders are encouraged to wear an equine-certified riding helmet whenever they are mounted on a horse. Riders under 18 are required to wear a helmet, and riders over the age of 18 must sign an acknowledgement stating that they are choosing not to wear it. If you do not have a helmet, you are welcome to use one of ours.
• Please come dressed ready to ride (long pants and boots with a heel).
• If you wish to convert a semi-private time slot into a private lesson, you will need to pay for both semi-private slots.
• We require 24 hour notice for cancellation or you will be charged the full amount for the scheduled lesson. If you or your kids are sick, and you’re unable to provide 24 hours notice, just give us a call and we’ll talk about rescheduling.
• Kaitlyn is a mother of two beautiful children, so please be understanding that some lessons may have to be canceled due to family emergencies.
• Lessons will be canceled if temperatures are below 20 degrees during afternoon hours for horse and rider safety.