Riding Lessons

Through unmounted lessons, entry to novice-level riders deepen their understanding of horse communication, behavior, and care. Students develop into well-rounded horsemen from ground up while exploring equine anatomy, handling techniques, and groundwork exercises designed to strengthen the connection between horse and rider.

Note: students do not ride during this program. All lessons take place in the classroom or barns.

Cost: $175 Age(s): 7+
Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center

Recurring:
Tuesdays, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 5 p.m. (Adults only) & 6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 5 p.m. & 6:15 p.m.
Thursdays, Jan 8-Feb 19 | 5 p.m. & 6:15 p.m.
Saturdays, Jan 10-Feb 21 | 12 p.m.
Sundays, Jan 11-Feb 22 | 12 p.m.

At this fourth level of lessons, students have progressed from Novice and are developing advanced skills like group trot and trotting without stirrups while riding more challenging horses than beginners.
Beginning at this level, riders learn how to tack their horses, allowing them to ride in either English or Western style during any available time slot. Tacking requires students to arrive 10-15 minutes early.

Cost: $280 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Tuesdays, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 6:15 p.m. (Adults only)
Saturdays, Jan 10-Feb 21 | 9 a.m.
Sundays, Jan 11-Feb 22 | 1 p.m.

At this fifth level of lessons, students have progressed from Advanced Novice and are reviewing advanced walk and trot skills each week (including posting, sitting, two-point, standing and no-stirrups trot work). They also begin learning to canter with balance and control.

Cost: $280 ($200 for Monday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, Jan 5-Feb 9  | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, Jan 10-Feb 21 | 3:30 p.m.
Sundays, Jan 11-Feb 22 | 11:30 a.m.

At this sixth and final level of beginner lessons, students build on Intro to Canter by refining advanced walk and trot skills each week (including posting, sitting, two-point, standing and no-stirrups trot work). They also develop exceptional control and balance at a canter gait on various horses. After this level, riders are encouraged to choose their next discipline: Jumping, Contesting or Dressage.

Cost: $280 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Tuesdays, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 5 p.m.
Sundays, Jan 11-Feb 22 | 9 a.m.

This class is for riders interested in practicing introductory to training-level Dressage positions and movements. Students at this level have progressed from the Intermediate level.

Cost: $280 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Thursdays, Jan 8-Feb 19 | 7:30 p.m. (Adults only)
Saturdays, Jan 10-Feb 21 | 2:15 p.m.
Sundays, Jan 11-Feb 22 | 2:15 p.m.

These classes are for riders who have passed the Intermediate level and want to learn Western speed events like Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and Flags Race. The focus is on balanced position and excellent control at a walk, trot and canter gait. Contesting students are encouraged to enter the Farm & Equestrian Center’s Schooling Shows on their lesson horses!

Cost: $200 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, Jan. 5-Feb 9 | 6:15 p.m.

This class is for riders considering hunt seat equitation as their chosen discipline. Students at this level have progressed from Intermediate.

Cost: $280 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Tuesdays, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 5 p.m.
Sundays, Jan 11-Feb 22 | 3:30 p.m.

This jump class is for riders pursuing hunt seat equitation as their chosen discipline. They must have exceptional walk, trot and canter skills with and without stirrups. Students at this level have progressed from Ground Poles and can ride a wide variety of horses.

Cost: $280 ($200 for Monday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, Jan 6-Feb 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, Jan 11-Feb 22 | 10:15 a.m.

This upper-level jump class is intended for riders pursuing equitation over fences as their chosen discipline. They must have exceptional walk, trot and canter skills with and without stirrups, on the flat and over fences. Novice Jump students have progressed from Crossrails. Students at this level can ride a wide variety of horses over canter courses.

Cost: $280 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Wednesdays, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 6:15 p.m.
Saturdays, Jan 10-Feb 21 | 10:15 a.m.

This upper-level jump class is intended for riders pursuing equitation over fences as their chosen discipline. They must have exceptional walk, trot and canter skills with and without stirrups, on the flat and over fences. Intermediate Jump students have progressed from Novice Jump. Students at this level can ride a wide variety of horses over canter courses.

Cost: $280 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Saturdays, Jan 10-Feb 21 | 1 p.m.

By invitation only. To qualify for IEA lessons, riders must be current team members or selected for the team through an IEA tryout.
IEA Team lessons are for upper-level riders pursuing hunt seat equitation competition. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association program allows middle school and high school-aged students to train and compete in the same style as IHSA (Collegiate) equitation riders. This fantastic program promotes excellent riding and sportsmanship in a supportive team environment.

Cost: $280 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
IEA Beginner | Thursdays, Jan 8-Feb 19 | 5 p.m.
IEA Beginner | Saturdays, Jan 10-Feb 21 | 11:30 a.m.
IEA Jump | Wednesdays, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 7:30 p.m.
IEA Jump | Thursdays, Jan 8-Feb 19 | 6:15 p.m.