What You’ll Get in Your Intro Lesson

• One-on-One Instruction: A private lesson tailored to the rider’s age, experience level, and comfort around horses.

• Safe, Well-Trained School Horse: Ride one of our carefully selected lesson horses, matched appropriately to the rider.

• Hands-On Horsemanship: Learn the basics of grooming, tacking, and horse handling—because great riding starts on the ground.

• Riding Fundamentals: Introduction to balance, position, steering, and basic control in a calm, supportive environment.

• Safety-First Approach: Helmets required and hard sole shoe with 1 inch heel, clear instruction, and a strong focus on rider and horse safety at all times.

• Guidance for What’s Next: At the end of the lesson, we’ll help you decide the best next step—lessons, camps, riding academy, or our IEA program.

Who Is This Lesson For?

• First-time riders

• Riders returning after a break

• Children over the age of 8 or adults curious about horses.

• Families exploring Valley Ridge Farm, Inc for ongoing lessons

No prior experience required—just a willingness to learn and have fun!