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JD Show Horses
Focusing on creating excellence in horse and rider!
Riding Lesson Information
Welcome to our riding lesson program! We offer riding lessons to the very beginner up to the advanced rider. Riders as young as 5 years old can start riding lessons! Our program is currently focusing on western riding only. We also offer advanced lessons in ranch riding, trail, reining and showing! Our lesson students in grades 4-12 also have the opportunity to join our Equestrian Team!
KEEP READING BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION, PRICING AND BOOKING!!
Our Types of Lessons
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Introductory/Evaluation Lesson
required for all new students. This 1-hour private lesson. $80 At this lesson we will either introduce you to horseback riding or evaluate you your riding skills and "grade" all riders with prior experience. Any rider that has no experience will need to have an introductory lesson first and then will need to take private lessons until they have mastered a few set skills that we require for them to joining a group lesson.
Riders with prior experience will be graded and will either be able to join a group lesson or to continue with private lessons. This will be discussed after the lesson.
​Equipment needed for Riding lessons-
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Helmet- this must be a certified riding helmet and can not be a bike helmet.
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Jeans or long pants
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Boots or old tennis shoes- tennis shoes are not recommended but can be used for a new rider while they are trying out our program. Once your rider has joined a group lesson they will not be able to wear tennis shoes while riding.
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For winter riding a snug fitted jacket, head band or winter helmet cover and gloves are recommended. It is also recommended to wear layers!! Leggings under jeans work well for insulation.
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All other equipment is provided by JD Show Horses.
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Private and Semi-Private Lessons
Private lessons are great for the new riders! These 1 hour one on one lessons allow the rider to really grasp the skills needed to effectively ride a horse. All beginner riders will need to take a few private lessons before they are ready to join a group lesson. Some examples of skills that they will need to master are" 2-pointing for a whole lap, steering a circle at the trot without breaking, knowing how to steer using 1 and 2 hands, the start of cantering. Each rider will be assessed before they are allowed to join a group lesson.
We also offer private lessons for advanced riders in ranch, reining, trail and western riding!
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS- are great options for families that want to rider together!
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Traditional Group Lessons
Group lessons are 1 hour with 2-7 riders per group. Riders will ideally stay with the same day and time each week to progress together. Our goal for each group is to develop all around great horsemen and horsewomen who not only are great riders but also are educated about the equine. Each rider attending a weekly group lesson will be able to take advantage of our discounted lesson price when you book 4 lessons at 1 time. This discount is automatically deducted from your total price!
Riders can be added to weekly group times which will reserve their spot each week!
Important Information!
Important Update: Riding Lesson Pricing and Membership Details
Dear Valued Riding Lesson Customers,
We appreciate your continued loyalty and enthusiasm for our riding program. We are writing to inform you of upcoming changes to our group lesson pricing structure and to introduce new membership options designed to offer greater value.
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Group Lesson Price Update
Starting October 1 2025, group lesson prices will increase to $50 per session unless you choose to purchase a membership. We encourage you to review our membership options to take advantage of discounted rates and added convenience.
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Membership Options
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Memberships are automatically renewed monthly and provide a discounted lesson price.
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Each month, members receive four or eight tokens in their account, which can be used to book lessons. These tokens must be used within 30 days of issue; any unused tokens will expire after this period.
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We offer two membership plans: 4 Lesson Membership: Includes four lessons per month. $175
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8 Lesson Membership: Includes eight lessons per month. $345
Memberships can be cancelled at any time, giving you flexibility and control over your participation.
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Encouraging Consistent Weekly Riding
Our goal with these changes is to encourage consistent weekly riding, which we believe is essential for skill development and maximizing the benefits of our program.
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Assigning Weekly Group Lesson Times
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If your rider is not currently assigned to a weekly group lesson day and time and has completed at least five private lessons within the last two months or one of our summer camps, please contact Jessica to arrange a regular weekly slot that works best for your schedule.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions about these changes or need assistance with scheduling, please reach out to Jessica at jdshowhorses@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to continuing your riding journey with us!
Here is a short video to show you what your account will look like and how to purchase these memberships- https://youtu.be/MCkQCfkVKz0