Question 1

How old do you have to be to take lessons?

Accepted Answer

All students must be above the age of 5 years old.

Question 2

Am I too old to come take lessons?

Accepted Answer

Unlike most sports, horse back riding never stops & you are also never too old to learn to ride. Have you always been interested in horseback riding lessons, but couldn't find the right setting? We provides the opportunity for adults who have never ridden or are returning to horseback riding. Adults are welcome to join in on pre-existing lessons with older students or in an adult class when available depending on demand.

Question 3

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Long pants, boots with a moderate heal and helmets are required for all students. Old sneakers can be worn. We will provide a helmet. Be prepared to get dirty!!   D&D Stables provides helmets for beginning students.   After that, I’m sure you’ll be ready to wear your own sweat!  Your own helmet must be SEI/ATSM Approved - look for the certification sticker inside the helmet. For your safety, no tennis shoes, hiking boots, or “equestrian style” fashion boots once your rider starts trotting, though we recommend proper riding shoes from the beginning.  No sandals or open-toed shoes are appropriate ever, and lessons may be forfeited if proper riding shoes are not worn.

Question 4

What is the committment? Do I have to come back every week?

Accepted Answer

There is no committment associated with these lessons. Like anything, the more you do it the better you'll pick it up but no one is locked into coming back.

Question 5

What does a typical lesson look like?

Accepted Answer

Lessons with Ali teaches total horsemanship from the ground up. Toward that end, we teach our students how to prepare their horses for their lessons and how to clean up afterward.  Do not handle horses without first checking in with your instructor.  Do not mount your horse until your instructor is ready. After your lesson, you will untack your horse, unless another student is waiting to use your horse in the next lesson. Parents are welcome to drop their children off or stay, but instructors do prefer that parents give instructors the courtesy of teaching uninhibited. We encourage our students to participate in the schooling shows and other events hosted at D&D Stables and off site.  These are great ways to “show off” learned skills and discover strengths and weaknesses in student riding.  Ask your instructor about upcoming events and how to prepare for it.  All events will incur extra fees.

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