Find a horse riding instructor in Augusta, GA

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Find horse riding lessons in Augusta, GA

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Top 10 horseback riding instructors in Augusta, GA

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Dark Horse Horsemanship

Dark Horse Horsemanship

New on Lessons
Serves Augusta, GA
Dark Horse Horsemanship is a family-friendly facility that focuses on Natural Horsemanship and foundation training. We seek to help people explore their potential through the art of horsemanship, and to provide a non-judgmental environment where they can learn, grow, reach attainable goals, and prove themselves. As a full-service facility, we offer lessons, workshops, training, boarding, and much more. Give us a call or keep scrolling to learn more about what we have to offer! Bekah Maddox Horses have always been Bekah's passion and from a very young age she knew that she wanted to help people using horses as the catalyst. While in college, s...
Fast Track Horsing Around

Fast Track Horsing Around

5.0(1)
Serves Augusta, GA
Lisa D. says, "Laura is great with children & horses. She’s kind & patient also." Read more
Riding Lessons At Full Circle Farm

Riding Lessons At Full Circle Farm

New on Lessons
Serves Augusta, GA
Full Corcle Farm specializes in english horseback riding lessons for beginner riders up to advanced riders. We focus on good horsemanship in all of our lessons whether it is on the ground or on the horse. Our head riding instructor, Megan, has been teaching for 5 years, 4 of those being at Full Circle Farm. Megan has been riding at Full Circle Farm for 16 years. Megan went to St. Andrews University graduating with a degree in equine business. While at St. Andrews she competed on the school's intercollegiate dressage team as well as helped teach lessons and coach the team during her time there. After graduating, Megan came back to Fucll Circle...
Blue Ribbons

Blue Ribbons

New on Lessons
Serves Augusta, GA
I am a personal trainer with over 30 years of riding, showing, breeding, training and giving lessons. I enjoy every show experience from first small local & barn shows to the World Championships. I have traveled, ridden, and trained at every level with riders from 18 months to 87 years old. I can help you perfect your goal and enjoy your time with your horse along the way. I have spent most of my life either in the barn or horseback. I love the lessons horses can teach their people including riding....
Lane Cove Dressage

Lane Cove Dressage

New on Lessons
Serves Augusta, GA
I love teaching! www.lanecovedressage.com or find me on Youtube. My program is divided into children and adults. Our child program emphasizes a correct and solid foundation to produce high quality students with excellent equitation, horsemanship, and riding skills. My students have fun while learning from qualified individuals that have spent decades in the industry. I have a background in education and can modify lesson plans to meet the needs of your child. I am also a dressage trainer and professional. I love teaching adult dressage lessons as well and can help you with your horse regardless of discipline....
Paradise Farm

Paradise Farm

New on Lessons
Serves Augusta, GA
I have 45 years International teaching experience.I work with people and their horses on a physical and intellectual level that ensures the riders understand how to communicate with their horses better on every level.

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Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

Horse riding lessons cost $45 to $80 per hour, depending on where you live and the type of riding you want to learn. Most riding lessons begin in the ring, where the trainer can safely monitor the beginning rider as they get comfortable in the saddle.

Many trainers offer introductory packages at a discounted price and start beginning riders out in group lessons. As you master the riding basics, then a teacher may recommend private lessons to focus on specific skills or more advanced riding training.

There is no particular age that is best for starting horseback riding lessons, instead, it depends on the child's maturity, physical coordination, and interest in horses. Most experts agree that children should be at least 6 years old before taking formal riding lessons.

For young children, the parents should visit a stable to introduce the child to horses and horse care before signing up for lessons. Choose a stable with well trained, gentle horses and experience with young riders.

Tipping for horseback riding lessons is not customary, but always appreciated. A thank you note is a great way to acknowledge a good teacher and show your appreciation. If you want to tip, 10% to 20% tip is more than generous.

Most horse stables have horses and tack for use during riding lessons, so purchasing that is not necessary at the start. Your instructor will let you know their specific recommendations, but the basic equipment you will need to begin horseback riding lessons includes:

  • Helmet
  • Riding pants
  • Boots with heels
  • Gloves

No, you do not have to own a horse to take riding lessons. Many riding schools and barns have well-trained horses for beginners through experienced riders. Taking riding lessons before owning a horse is a great way to make sure you enjoy riding before committing to horse ownership.

Learning basic equine care before buying a horse is also advised. Riding trainers often include an element of horse care as part of their lessons. Tasks like mucking stalls, cleaning tack, and basic horse grooming are incorporated into lessons and are beneficial to learn before becoming a horse owner.

The frequency and number of riding lessons depend on your level of experience, riding goals, and budget. Generally, it is recommended that beginners take lessons at least once a week to build foundational riding skills.

Basic riding skills take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months to learn but the more you ride, the faster you will improve. Riders who take one lesson a week will likely spend their first year focusing on riding basics. Riders who practice more often or schedule additional private lessons will advance faster.

When looking for horseback riding lessons, be sure to:

  • Start by researching different riding styles and disciplines to help you narrow down instructors that teach the type of riding you want to learn.
  • Visit the stables to ensure you are comfortable with how the horses are treated and the arena is maintained.
  • Ask about group or private lessons and decide which is better for your budget and riding goals.
  • Ask about taking an introductory lesson to try out their teaching style and gauge your interest in the sport.

Once you've narrowed down a list of potential riding instructors, ask them the following questions:

  • What is your teaching style?
  • What are your qualifications?
  • What are your rates?
  • What type of horses do you have?
  • What is your availability?
  • What is your cancellation policy?

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