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Experience Horses with Us!
All are welcome!
We offer private western horsemanship and riding lessons for all levels of experience. Lessons are offered year round.
We can't wait to meet you!
Commonly Asked Questions about our Riding Lessons:
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Where to book lessons: All lessons are booked through our website, www.RiversideRanchMN.com. All of our riding instructors have a heart to teach children and adults- you can book a lesson with any of them, and they'll take care of you.
Weather Conditions: Our barn is heated over the winter months, and the arena is insulated. We give lessons year round, and will look at rescheduling lessons if the weather falls below 10F or in the case of strong winds or heavy rain.
What to wear: For winter riding wear, we suggest jeans or leggings with socks & closed toe shoes such as boots or tennis shoes. We have riding helmets available if needed. Bike helmets are not allowed. When a student is coming for weekly lessons, they often will purchase their own riding helmet at a store such as Fleet Farm. Other than that, a jacket, thin gloves and a hat (for when the helmet isn't being worn) is nice in the winter.
What to expect: We teach everything during the 60 minute lesson- catching the horse in the pasture, grooming and tacking up, riding, untacking, etc. Prepare to have FUN!
When you arrive: You may park in the general public parking lot. Please avoid parking in the home's driveway. Your instructor will meet you at the time of your lesson in the aisle by the horse stalls (not in the arena portion of the barn). There is a heated viewing room we are working on that others can sit in to watch your lesson, if wanted. There is a heated public bathroom in the arena for use as well.
Payment (Due at the time of each Lesson): You can pay online at the time of booking, or by cash or check written to Riverside Ranch LLC. There is a black mailbox on the exterior of the barn next to the door that goes to the viewing room to place payments in. You may also pay by Venmo, but a 2% fee must be added to your bill. Venmo payments can be sent to @RiversideRanchMN
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Thank you for inquiring about lessons at Riverside Ranch!
We can't wait to meet you!
