Enroll in our all-level Riding Lessons at Regent Arabians.

From novice to master equestrian, Regent Arabians training and equestrian education are holistic, addressing the horse and rider team. Some age, height, and weight restrictions may apply.

With over 50 years of experience, Kim McKimmy, Owner of Regent Arabians, provides riding instruction and mentoring and continues to Develop Equestrians for Life.

Regent Arabians Riding Lessons novice to master equestrian

We provide private lessons available in either 30-minute or 1-hour durations.

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Disciplines offered:

Dressage • Hunt • Saddle Seat • Western

Riding Lesson Costs: 

Rates begin at:
$40.00*/30-minute Lead-Line session,
$43.00*/30 minutes for Walk-Trot
$77.00*/1-hour for private lessons.

Requirements: 

All riders/parents must sign a waiver of liability. Participants wear a helmet and shoes or boots with a heel.  Although most people can participate in horsemanship activities, some riding restrictions apply including, but not limited to: Weight of 185 lbs. or below.  Height of 6’ or below.  Young riders must be able to understand right and left and tie their own laced shoes to be eligible to ride independently. Those too young or unable to achieve these requirements may still be eligible to ride with side-walkers. Regent Arabians reserves the right to disqualify prospective participants for safety reasons affecting human and horse.

Goals for the Beginning Equestrian 
(Intermediate and advanced lessons build on this curriculum):

  • Identify and Name Tack of the Discipline

    Lesson Terms of the Discipline Ridden

    Verbal Commands

    Hand, Seat, and Leg Cues 

  • 1 rein stop

    Appropriate Sitting Position for Balance

    Whoa (with seat then 2-Hands)

    Establish forward movement

    Turn and Change Direction

  • Walk

    Jog/Trot

    Canter/Lope

  • 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

  • Riding a Corner

    Riding a Large Circle (1/2 arena size)

    Riding a Seven (7) Circle Pattern

*Rates are subject to change without notice.

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Hear What Our Customers Have to Say!

  • My experience at Regent Arabians has been amazing! Kim is such a great instructor and there are so many amazing horses that I get to ride. I always have so much fun at my lesson and look forward to them every week.

    Sadie S., Riding Lesson Student

  • Annabel has been taking riding lessons from Regents Arabian for the last 7 years or so now and it has been a great experience. Not only has she learned how to ride and care for horses, she has picked up the discipline needed to stick with learning how to pick up a skill (horse back riding) The lessons she and discipline she has gained at Regents Arabians she will carry with her as she grows. She loves riding at Regents Arabian and plans to work there in the summer.

    Father of Annabel, Riding Lesson Student

  • First riding lessons for both my grandchildren and Miss Kim, Regent Arabians owner, is a wonderful instructor.💕

    Nancy S., Grandparent of Riding Lesson Students

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