HorseSense Riding Academy

This year we will be introducing a new curriculum to our riding programs called HorseSense Learning Levels. It combines a progression of HorseSense Skills and a progression of Horsemanship Skills. The rider will learn both ground and riding skills in a progressive format that is exciting, innovative, detailed and well rounded. This introductory course will be taught in the English or Western seat. Cost: $210 for 7 classes. Must sign up and pay for all 7 classes to be in the program. I can sign you up for the classes as Setmore is often silly about it. Minimum of 3 riders need to sign up run the class.

Chill Out Training Special

Training special: 25% off all training fees in January and February!!! MUST book a spot by Jan 15th. (A $225 savings for full training!) *new training agreements only, travel fees and/or board if any, not discounted. Contact for details and eligibility.

Winter Riding Lesson Special

January-February special! Calling all intermediate to advanced riders: help me dust off my lesson horses while saving big on lesson prices!!! >> 50% off lessons during Jan./Feb. 2022<< *must confidently be able to walk, trot, canter, post, and correct a horse. Contact for details and eligibility before booking this lesson to avoid paying full price for lesson.

Secure Riding Academy Mondays 4-6pm

UPDATE: FULL, but can sign up to be one our waiting list Spring 2021. Youth will learn all about horses, how to care for them, and how to ride them. Students will be taught horse science, basic horse care and management skills as well as riding skills including the Secure Seat Method. Ages 5-18. Mondays, meet once weekly for 7 weeks. Meet after school at 4:00pm-6:00pm. Preregister by April 2nd. Cost: $210 per rider.

Types of Ranch Visitors

Sall-e arrives at the ranch 10 minutes or more early, jumps out of car, and proceeds to wander all over ranch trying to "find someone home", entering multiple buildings, and interacting with animals unsupervised. All while a frustrated single staffed instructor hurries to finish her office work or has to break early to assist the wandering Sall-e. Beck-e arrives at the ranch 10 minutes early or even on time, drives around the circular drive, does not "see anyone around" and assuming "no one is home" and drives out. Of course, she didn't notice a hurried instructor racing to flag the down the impatient Beck-e as she drive off. Don't be like Sall-e or Beck-e Carri-e arrives at the ranch on time or a few minutes on either side and plans to wait in her car. She decides to use the restroom and get a water bottle from the lounge frig so she walks to the office and does that. Then she waits to her appointment time and is greeted by a grateful instructor and they begin their business or lesson. Gold star, Carri-e, Gold star 🌟 Be more like Carri-e

Ladies Afternoon -Oct 10th, 1-4pm

Ladies Afternoon October 10, 1-4pm “Focus NOT on me” A study on Daniel 9, Daniel’s Prayer Schedule: 1-1:30 tour of ranch 1:30-2 walk to cabin 2-3 study, bring Bibles 3-4 snack, discussion

Nature Hike and Fall Arrangement Classes- Oct. 2 & 9

October 2, 10-noon cost $10 Nature hike and fall arrangement instruction Chose a vintage vase or basket and fill it with fall material you gather or select from ranch materials October 9, 10-noon cost $10 Nature hike and fall arrangement instruction Chose a vintage vase or basket and fill it with fall material you gather or select from ranch materials

Step by Step Art Classes

Art classes September 18, 10-11:30 cost $25 Step by step pastel drawing September 19, 10-11:30 cost $25 Step by step watercolor seascape September 25, 10-11:30 cost $25 Step by step watercolor water reflection

Secure Riding Academy

Secure Riding Academy- Youth will learn all about horses, how to care for them, and how to ride them. Students will be taught horse science, basic horse care and management skills as well as riding skills including the Secure Seat Method. Ages 5-18. Select either Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays and meet once weekly for 7 weeks. Different levels may meet at the same time so siblings can ride together. Minimum to run each session: 2 riders, maximum: 3 riders Starts September 14th, 15th, 16th and sessions run until Oct. 28th with rain dates the first week in November. Meet after school (PM time to be determined) Preregister by Sept. 13th. Cost: $210 per rider.

Mini Horse time!

Unique opportunity for horse lovers age 9 and up. Ground work with miniature horses.
Learn how to catch a miniature horse, harder than you think, halter it, brush it down, properly lead it, work with it in a round pen, after you completed all the safety requirements, take it on a trail walk. Schedule an hour session between Monday, May 18- and Thursday, June 11.
$30 for two family members. Or $20 for one person.

Yes, We are Open!

We are open for giving private riding lessons and family tours through May.  We have some events under way for June, hope to see you there!

Short Lunging- 30 Days in 30 Ways Ground Work Series

Leading -30 Days in 30 Ways Ground Work Series

Disengaging Hind Quarters- 30 Days in 30 Ways Ground Work Series

Desensitizing with Lariat- 30 Days in 30 Ways Ground Work Series

Haltering a Young Horse- 30 Days in 30 Ways Ground Work Series

Myra's Beginner Adult Freestyle for 2020 Barrel Fest

Vaulting D Compulsories on Barrel

Stop COVID-19: 5 Things To Do

Oddly Super Satisfying and Relaxing Horse Brushing