Regent Arabians

From novice to master equestrian, at Regent Arabians our training and equestrian education is holistic, addressing the team of horse and rider.

Regent Arabians

Over 45 years of experience, Kim McKimmy, Owner of Regent Arabians is providing riding instruction and mentoring continuing to Develop Equestrians for Life.

We have riding lessons for beginner to advanced skill each day of the week with practice riding available on select days and times.

We have mentoring programs on Saturday's & Sunday's with select weekday mentoring and availability on school vacation days, holiday and summer breaks.

Since 1972 Regent Arabians has served the Minnesota horse community and passionate horse loving people. We have ushered in life and death, prosperity and hardships yet, have persevered and become stronger and clearer in our conviction for our future and legacy.

Please call or text 651.253.8673 to schedule a visit, riding assessment or to book a lesson or mentoring session.

Kim

About the Instructor

Kim K. McKimmy: 45+ years of competitive riding experience in the local, regional and national arenas, and daughter of Doug Peterson, multiple time Equestrian Mentor of the Year winner.

We offer private lessons that are 30 minutes or 1-hour in length.  Disciplines offered include: 

• Western
• Hunt
• Dressage
• Saddle Seat

Riding Lesson Costs begin at $30/30 minute Lead-line session, $32.50/30 minutes for Walk-trot and $60/1-hour for private lessons. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Requirements  All riders/parents must sign a waiver of liability, wear a helmet and shoes or boots with a heel.  Young riders must be able to understand right and left and must be able to tie their own laced shoes to be eligible to ride.

Goals for the Beginning Equestrian (Intermediate and Advanced Lessons build on this curriculum)

Ground Work

• Identify and Name Tack of the Discipline
• Lesson Terms of the Discipline Ridden
• Verbal Commands
• Hand, Seat and Leg Cues 

Rider Up

• 1 rein stop
• Appropriate Sitting Position for Balance
• Whoa (2-Hands)
• Establish forward movement
• Turn and Change Direction

Learn and find a steady rhythm in:

• Walk
• Jog/Trot
• Canter/Lope

Transitions

• Walk to halt, halt to walk
• Walk to jog/trot, jog/trot to walk
• Walk to canter/lope, canter/lope to walk
• Jog/Trot to canter/lope, canter/lope to jog/trot
• Roll back
• Backing

Begin bending work

• Riding a Corner
• Riding a Large Circle (1/2 arena size)
• Riding a Seven (7) Circle Pattern

Remember the quality of your work is most important!  Don't rush.  Do simple things well and you'll master the difficult.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Looking for a unique gift that's memorable and fun?  You've found it in a gift certificate for riding lessons at Regent Arabians.  Ideal for daughters, sons, grandkids, babysitters, nieces, nephews, boy/girl scouts(We're Horsemanship Badge Certified).  And, how about you?  Live out the dream... Purchase one or a package today!  Text or call 651.253.8673

For Youth or Adult Riding Lessons

Rider Wish List

Here is a list for gift giving ideas for the beginner who is serious about their riding...

For your rider

• Regent Arabians Gift Certificate
• Full Head Helmet
• Boots with a heel
• Sunscreen
• Water Bottle
• Thermal lunch bag with freezer block

 For their lesson / horse

• Grooming bag or carry-all
• Large brush
• Hair brush
• Small rubber bands
• Hoof pick
• Polo wraps
• Fly spray
• Apples
• Carrots