About
We have a wonderful facility that offers many different options to our students. We are family run for over 30 years and pride ourself in our long term community atmostphere. Our large string of school horses (over 30) promises that we will have a horse for every rider, from the rank beginner to advanced show rider.
Everything. But probably top on the list would be the ability to work outside year around, allow my passion for horses to be my job, and ability to pass that passion on to another generation tops the list!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
New students will go through a short phone interview to evaluate what level of riders they are and what their goals are for their lessons at Cedar Lodge. This will also help us to assign the best horse to their first lesson with us. First lesson will include a tour of the barn, and a lesson on grooming, tacking and horse behavior to make sure our students are completely comfortable with their equine partners. Lessons will be an hour long, unless otherwise agreed on.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All of our riding instructors are chosen for their expertise in teaching the level of riders they teach, their love of riding and their love of working with the public. We pride ourselves in having a happy professional barn that desires to meet the needs of our students!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
25.00 lessons for flat (non jumping)
35.00 for jumping
How did you get started teaching?
Our main instructor, Chris Cochrane started teaching right out of high school as a way to finance her own riding but also to save money for college. After college Chris decided to start her own barn. She named it Cedar Lodge Stables.
What types of students have you worked with?
We have a large diversity in student from the very young tiny tots 3-7 year olds to the mature group of adult lessons in the 40-70 year old range. Our one hour lessons start at age 7 and have no upper limit.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Our children's summer camp, that specializes in riding has always been our favorite time of year, but lately our stable's year around program has been growing by leaps and bounds making that a very close second.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be very clear with your goals in riding. Ask questions and don't be afraid to voice concerns if your needs aren't being met. It might be as easy as changing an instructor in our barn to keep your goals on track!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why do they want to learn to ride or improve their riding?
How much of a time commitment are they willing to give?
How much of a financial commitment are they willing to give?
Do they have long range goals with their riding?
Is their a certain type of instructor that best suits their needs?