Riding Lessons
Our riding academy was established as an opportunity for both children and adults to take riding lessons in a safe, professional, and fun atmosphere. We have qualified instructors for all levels of riding. Lessons in the academy generally begin at the age of 7 and up with some exceptions, ages 3-6 should check out the pony garten. Our lesson ponies and horses are safe, honest, trustworthy, and fun for our riders.
When you choose Kirsch Equestrian Center, we want to help you develop the skills necessary to become a well-rounded horse person. We teach you how to tack up a horse, the care of tack, how to groom a horse, how to ride, and eventually participate in a horse show if that is your goal. There are additional opportunities to learn about horse care, equestrian property management, nutrition, and performance. We care about you, your safety, and your well-being. Most of all we like to have fun in a safe, friendly, and encouraging environment!
Classes and Pricing
Horsemanship classes are available year-round. Private classes are $400 per month and group classes are $300 per month. We offer classes for beginners to advanced, children and adults, and classes are 60 minutes. All lesson packages include unmounted classes in addition to riding classes. Students may come to as many unmounted as are available. In the case of inclement weather additional unmounted classes will be conducted in lieu of riding classes. There are no make up classes. We close during major school breaks and 1 week of the summer, this does not change pricing for those months.
Group Classes are $300/Month
Group classes for beginners include tacking up and untacking, and a short lunge line riding lesson. Intermediate group lessons include tacking up, riding independently, and untacking. Advanced lessons require the participant to arrive 30 minutes before and stay 30 minutes after their lesson to tack and untack, which is minimally supervised, the riding lesson is a full hour. These are subject to availability, please text Kayla at 321 537 1455 before checking out to confirm.
Once payment is received there are no refunds. 30 Days’ notice pior to next payment is required for subscription cancellation.
Private Classes are $400/Month
Private classes include tacking and untacking with about 30 minutes of riding for beginners and intermediate riders. Advanced riders are permitted to tack and untack outside of their lesson time with minimal supervision and will ride for the full 60-minute class. Private classes are private only for the ridden portion, unmounted classes are group classes. These are subject to availability, please text Kayla at 321 537 1455 before checking out to confirm.
Once payment is received there are no refunds. 30 Days’ notice pior to next payment is required for subscription cancellation.
Unmounted Classes
Weekly Unmounted Classes will begin the first week of January. Unmounted classes are 45 minutes long.
Rainbow level – 730pm Tuesdays
Red Level – 7pm Wednesdays
Orange level – 7pm Thursdays
Cancellation Policy
Please review our cancellation policy before purchasing. There are NO REFUNDS once lessons are purchased.
Single Lessons
Single lessons outside of classes are available and can be booked directly by calling us or checking out below. Lessons can be scheduled most times and days. Payment is due at the time of booking. Once booked there are no cancellations or reschedulings.
Pricing
- Private Lesson $100 per hour
Once payment is received there are no refunds.
Equipment and Attire
Riders are required to provide their own ASTM-SEI Certified/Approved helmet and paddock boots. Helmets are available for new riders to try on their first lesson.
Please note that appropriate footwear is required in the barn and on the farm property for riders and non-riders (parents, caregivers, siblings, friends, etc.). This includes riding boots (paddock boots) and closed-toed shoes. No flip-flops or open-toed shoes are allowed, for safety reasons.
- Ideal riding gear includes:
- An ASTM-SEI Certified/Approved riding helmet (no bike helmets) is required
- Breeches or Jodhpurs pants
- A t-shirt or polo with sleeves
- Paddock Boots, Cowboy/girl Boots or Tall Boots (Absolutely NO SNEAKERS)
- Gloves
Additionally, dress for the outside elements and temperature. All riding takes place outside. In the event of inclement weather, an unmounted horsemanship lesson will be provided in the barn. Also, wear sunscreen and bring water during the warmer months
Alternatively, jeans can be substituted for breeches, and a boot with a small heel can be worn in place of proper riding boots. Please, no sneakers for riding
We can lend you a helmet if you have yet to purchase one