RIDING  & DRIVING

LESSONS

Nothing puts a smile on someone's face like the joy of learning to ride a horse, and we're ready, willing and able to help you and your family develop an ear-to-ear grin. At Lenux, we offer riding and driving lessons for every skill set from age three (3) and up. Our first priority is safety, but our second priority is to ensure that all of our riders and drivers have an enjoyable experience. Our goal is to help each rider learn a new skill with every visit to the barn. As a result, we can help riders achieve their personal best while having fun throughout the process.


While many riders enjoy lessons on a weekly basis, others receive instruction two or three times a week. All beginning riders start with Level One Beginner Lessons and graduate to Level Two Beginner Lessons before moving into Intermediate and group lessons.

LESSON OPTIONS


Horseback 101 (All Ages)  ($50 per lesson)

  • For beginner riders of all ages. 30 minutes in duration.
  • 1 rider per instructor.
  • Beginner riders start in a private session and advance to a group session after 8 lessons.


Tiny Trotters (Ages 3-5) ($30 per lesson)

  • For 3-5-year-old riders. 15 minutes in duration.
  • 1 rider per instructor.


Beginner Group (Ages 6-8) ($50 per lesson)

  • For 6-8-year-old riders who have completed Horseback 101.
  • 3 riders per group. 30 minutes in duration.


Beginner Group (Ages 9-&-Older) ($50 per lesson)

  • For riders 9-&-older who have completed Horseback 101.
  • 4 riders per group. 30 minutes in duration.


Advancing Beginner Group (All Ages) ($50 per lesson)

  • For riders of all ages who have mastered all skills of Beginner Group.
  • 5 riders per group. 30 minutes in duration.


Intermediate Group (All Ages )($50 per lesson)

  • For riders of all ages who have mastered all skills of Advancing Beginner Group. Includes grooming, tacking horse and riding.
  • 6 riders per group. 45 minutes in duration.


Show Group -Academy & Performance Team Riders  ($50 per lesson)

  • Open to Academy and Performance Team Riders who have mastered all skills of Intermediate Group. Includes grooming, tacking horse and riding.
  • 8 riders per group. 45 minutes in duration.


Family Semi-Private  ($65 per rider)

  • Reserve a 30-minute time period with an instructor. Great for parent/child lessons, siblings or parters. Guarantees a private instructor for your family.
  • Minimum 2 riders who have completed Horseback 101. 30 minutes in duration.

 

Private Lessons ($75 per rider)

  • One-one-one instruction tailored to individual rider/driver needs. Includes Riding lessons, Driving Lessons, Lunge Lessons, Show Prep Lessons, and Performance-Focused Lessons.
  • 1 rider per instructor. 30 minutes in duration.

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photo of Lenux Stables main barn and outdoor riding arena, with beautiful fiery sunset in background

WEATHER POLICY

Lessons will be held outside but may be moved inside the barn in the event of inclement weather. Lessons will only be canceled due to severe or unsafe weather conditions such as thunder/lightning. Riders will be notified of any lesson cancellations by email and postings on the Lenux 411 Facebook Page. 

photo of two academy riders on American Saddlebred horses at a horse show with instructors

PROPER RIDING LESSON ATTIRE


HAIR

Please make sure that all hair is neatly pulled back into a low pony tail, bun or braid. Riders may not ride with their hair down or in front of their eyes.


RIDING BOOTS

Riding boots are a must! Proper riding boots are extremely important to help riders keep their feet in the stirrups and achieve proper leg placement. Please purchase a pair of English paddock boots for your lessons. Tennis shoes, fashion boots, rain boots, sandals, Crocs, or flats are not allowed. This is a requirement if you are on the weekly riding schedule. ou can purchase English paddock boots through the following sites:

  1. Amazon
  2. Ariat
  3. Tuffrider
  4. Ovation


RIDING PANTS

Riding pants are also a must! You must wear riding pants or jeans to your lessons. No shorts, sweatpants, dresses or skirts, please. Leggings can tend to be slick on the saddle, so we highly recommend riding pants, as they help the knees grip the saddle. If you are on the weekly riding schedule, this is a requirement, Riding pants can be purchased through the following sites:

  1. Kerrits: https://kerrits.com
  2. Freedman Harness: https://freedmanharness.com
  3. Alympic Equestrian: https://alympicequestrian.com


RIDING GLOVES

We highly recommend riding gloves, especially during colder weather. There are multiple sites that carry riding gloves, including Dover Saddlery: https://www.doversaddlery.com.


RIDING HELMETS

Although we do have helmets riders may borrow, many riders purchase their own. Ovation, Troxel and Tuffrider are smong the top choices for approved equestrian riding helmets. Try an Amazon search or visit Dover Saddlery at https://www.doversaddlery.com.


LENUX LOGO APPAREL

Not required but everyone likes to show off that they are a part of the Lenux team! Lenux appare is available through the following sites:


Lenux My Stable Store: https://stores.inksoft.com/lenuxstables/shop/home

Lenux Saddlethreads Store: https://shop-saddlethreads.com/collections/lenux-stables