Riding Lessons

At this introductory level of lessons, students may have enjoyed the occasional trail ride or had limited formal lesson experiences. They are introduced to independent control at a walk and trot gait.

Cost: $480 ($440 for Saturday session) ($400 for Sunday Session) Age(s): 7+
Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center

Recurring:
Mondays, March 2-May 18  | 6:15 p.m. (adults only)
Tuesdays, March 3-May 19 | 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 4-May 20 | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 1 p.m.

At this second level of lessons, students have progressed from Entry and are working to refine their independent control at a walk and trot gait.

Cost: $480 ($440 for Saturday session) ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, March 2-May 18 | 5 p.m. (adults only)
Tuesdays, March 3-May 19 | 6:15 p.m.
Thursdays, March 5-May 21 | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, March 7-May 23  |  10:15 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 3:30 p.m.

At this third level of lessons, students have progressed from Novice-E and are working on advanced walk and trot skills, including group trot while posting, sitting, two-point and standing.

Cost: $480 ($440 for Saturday session) ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Tuesdays, March 3-May 19 | 7:30 p.m. (adults only)
Wednesdays, March 4-May 20 | 6:15 p.m.
Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 10:15 a.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: $480 ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, March 2-May 187 | 7:30 p.m. (adults only)
Wednesdays, March 4-May 20 | 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, March 5-May 21 | 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 11:30 a.m. (adults only) & 2:15 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: $480 ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, March 2-May 18  | 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, March 5-May 21 | 6:15 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 9 a.m. & 3:30 p.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: $480 ($440 for Saturday session) ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Tuesdays, March 3-May 19 | 6:15 p.m. (adults only)
Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 3:30 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 11:30 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: $80 ($440 for Saturday session) ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Tuesdays, March 3-May 19 | 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 4-May 20 | 6:15 p.m.
Thursdays, March 5-May 21 | 7:30 p.m. (adults only)
Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 1 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 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: $480 ($440 for Saturday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, March 2-May 18 | 6:15 p.m.
Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 9 a.m.

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

Cost: $480 ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, March 2-May 18 | 5 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 10:15 a.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: $480 ($440 for Saturday session) ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Tuesdays, March 3-May 19 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 2:15 p.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 1 p.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: $480 ($440 for Saturday session) ($400 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Wednesdays, March 4-May 20 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 10:15 a.m.
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 1 p.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: $440 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 10:15 a.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: $480 ($440 for Saturday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
IEA Beginner | Thursdays, March 5-May 21 | 5 p.m.
IEA Beginner | Saturdays, March 7-May 23 | 11:30 a.m.
IEA Jump | Wednesdays, March 4-May 20 | 5 p.m.
IEA Jump | Thursdays, March 5-May 21 | 6:15 p.m.

This upper-level flat class is for adult students interested in a variety of disciplines and topics. Riders at this level have progressed from Intermediate.

Cost: $400 Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Sundays, March 8-May 17 | 9 a.m.

One-hour, private riding lessons offer focused and individualized instruction designed to meet riders exactly where they are. Perfect for first-timers or experienced riders, this dedicated lesson time is a great opportunity to achieve goals, build confidence, refine specific skills, prepare for showing, or deepen horsemanship knowledge. Private lessons are offered à la carte and may be purchased as single lessons or multiple sessions. To book a lesson or check availability, contact the WWFEC Office at: 513-931-3057 or wwrc@greatparks.org.

Cost: $100 Age(s): 7+
Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center

Recurring:
Mondays, March 2-May 18  | 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, March 3-May 19 | 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays, March 5-May 21 (no April 9 and April 23) | 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., 1:30 & 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays, March 14-May 23 (no April 11) | 1 & 2:30 p.m.