Riding Instruction

Private, semi-private, and group lessons are offered to give young horse-lovers access to horses and an opportunity to learn how to ride, have clear communication and quality horsemanship to prevent harm to both horse and rider.

IHCYR is a helmet facility. All riders must wear a helmet while riding at the ranch at all times.

Requirements:

1. Ages 9+ with a desire to learn (8 and under may have private lessons on a child- by-child basis)
2. Helmets required
3. Long pants
4. Shoes or boots with a heel; no tennis shoes!

Riding Instructors:

1. Susan Kamlan
2. Elizabeth Squires

All instructors are CHA certified.

A portion of all riding instruction fees goes to the care and upkeep of IHCYR, but only gifts above the set fees are tax deductible.

Saddle-Up Classes

Saddle-Up classes provide students with information on horse safety, nutrition, horse behavior, riding skills, grooming skills, and the ability to control a horse. All classes are overseen by a CHA certified instructor.

Classes run for four weeks and may be started at any time.

• Pre-register for all classes.
• 6 weeks — $100
• Ages 9 and up.
• Class sizes limited.
• Bring a warm jacket, gloves, and water bottle!

Thursday Classes:

1:00 pm Advanced and intermediate students

2:30 pm Beginning students

Friday Classes:

2:20 pm All levels of students