Western Riding Lessons Columbia

at our Western Riding Academy we serve the

Hopkins, Columbia, Lexington and Eastover area

Beginner - Advanced - Group - Private - Adult - Youth

Western Riding Lessons Columbia with Pony Gang

We are dedicated to making your Horsemanship goals a reality


We offer Western riding lessons for Western dressage and Ranch Horse riding. We start Western horseback riding lessons at the age of 6 yrs. Adult Students are also very welcome to start up Western horse riding lessons. You are never too old to start!

We have safe lesson horses that will teach you what you need to know about how to control the horse in many situations.

Our emphasis is on the equitation (how you sit on the horse and how you ride the horse) of the rider and horsemanship (how well you work as a team). We believe that if the rider has good equitation, then the rider could ride most any horse or discipline.

Young girl is learning how to ride Western

Our beginner western horseback riding lessons run as private (1 rider) lessons only, so that you have the full attention of your trainer and can concentrate better on learning and progressing.

When the rider has learned the balanced and independent seat, can control the mount in a walk and trot, then the student will move into group lesson (2 - max 4 riders).

With us you can ride horses without having to own your own riding horses.

Our affordable cost of riding lessons give every beginner and experienced the chance to take riding lesson.

Young girl is learning how to ride Western

Western Riding Lessons Columbia with Pony Gang

We are dedicated to making your Horsemanship goals a reality


We offer Western riding lessons for any wish of discipline. We start Western horseback riding lessons at the age of 7 yrs. Adult Students are also very welcome to start up Western horse riding lessons. You are never too old to start!

We have safe lesson horses that will teach you what you need to know about how to control the horse in many situations.

Our emphasis is on the equitation (how you sit on the horse and how you ride the horse) of the rider and horsemanship (how well you work as a team). We believe that if the rider has good equitation, then the rider could ride most any horse or discipline.

Our beginner western horseback riding lessons run as private (1 rider) lessons only, so that you have the full attention of your trainer and can concentrate better on learning and progressing.

When the rider has learned the balanced and independent seat, can control the mount in a walk and trot, then the student will move into group lesson (2 - max 3 riders).

With us you can ride horses without having to own your own riding horses. Our affordable cost of riding lessons give every beginner and experienced the chance to take riding lesson. It’s $55 for a 30 minute private and 60 minutes group lesson (2-3 riders).

Girl is smiling during her Western riding lesson

"IN RIDING A HORSE WE BORROW FREEDOM.!"

Pony Gang Riding Academy is a wonderful place to learn

- How to ride western.

- How horses think.

- How to care for these heavenly creatures.

We teach everyone how to tack, untack and care for the horse. That includes, grooming, tacking, warming up, riding, and cooling down your horse. We want you learn how to take care of a horse in the event you would ever want to buy one or even lease.

We offer horseback riding lessons during the week in the mornings and afternoon for most everyone's convenience.

Lessons are offered:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm

Tuesday - Thursday 10 am - 7:30 pm

Friday 10 am - 6:00 pm

Please sign up for your Assessment lesson, so that we can get to know you and see if we are a good fit for your journey in the Western riding world.

"You got to practice to create the feel!"

Western Horseback riding lessons are usually taken once a week, but we always recommend two weekly lessons, because as in any other sport you can only learn by doing.

Our goal is to create confident and knowledgeable riders while maintaining a safe and positive environment for horse and rider.

Girl is learning straight lines during her western lesson

We have in the moment Adult lessons spots only on certain days available, please contact us before signing up for an assessment lesson, so that we can ensure that we have a horse for you. Thank you for your understanding.

Assessment Meet & Greet for

new Students

During your personal; assessment meet & greet with us, we will go over your riding goals, tell you about our program and our facility. We will then have one of our lessons horses tacked up for you and go to the arena to see how your balance on horseback is and give you a first experience if you are a beginner or see where you stand as a rider if you have experience.

On the end we will go over what we have learned about you and offer you what program would work best for you here at Pony Gang Western riding Columbia.

$ 50

60 Minute Meet and Greet

We do not offer One time fun rides.

Please do not book, if you are not looking for a lessons program to join!

Your scheduled lesson will be cancelled should you book under false pretense

Premium Program and Pricing

Pony Gang Western Riding Lessons Program

Fall/Winter/Spring season*

September 2024 - May 2025

Western Bronze

1 Weekly Mounted Lesson

Access to our Online Learning platform with learning guides, videos, games and more

Quarterly Goal meetings

Quarterly Level testing Events

Rider's Journal (Our Riders Diary)

Access to our Working student program

$ 220 / month

Western Silver

Everything in Bronze Level PLUS

Access to 4 additional lesson for a total of 8 lessons a month

Unlocks opportunity to become part of our Show team

Unlocks access to discounted camp tuition

$ 420 / month

Western Gold


Everything in Bronze Level PLUS

Access to 4 additional lesson for a total of 12 lessons a month

Unlocks 2 practice rides per month provided you level 4 or higher

$ 600 / month

Girl is learning straight lines during her western lesson

"You got to practice to create the feel!"

Western Horseback riding lessons are usually taken once a week, but we always recommend two weekly lessons, because as in any other sport you can only learn by doing.

Our goal is to create confident and knowledgeable riders while maintaining a safe and positive environment for horse and rider.

Assessment Lesson

During your persona; assessment lesson with us, we will go over your riding goals, tell you about our program and our facility - if you like we can tour the Equestrian area of the farm. We will then have one of our lessons horses prepared for you for a short lesson.

If you have no experience we will start teaching you the basics of western riding. If you have riding experience and like to join our program we will use this time to evaluate your skill level and where you stand as a rider. On the end we will go over what we have learned about you and offer you what program would work best for you here at Pony Gang Western riding Columbia.

$ 55

45 Minute Lesson meet

Program and Pricing

Pony Gang Western Riding Lessons Program

Western Bronze

Access to 4 mounted lesson a month

Access to our Online Learning platform

Rider's Journal (Our Riders Diary)

Access to our Working student program

$ 220 / month

Western Silver

Everything in Bronze Level PLUS

Access to 4 additional lesson for a total of 8 lessons a month

Unlocks opportunity to become part of our Show team

Unlocks access to discounted camp tuition


$ 440 / month

Western Gold


Everything in Bronze Level PLUS

Access to 4 additional lesson for a total of 12 lessons a month

Unlocks 2 practice rides per month provided you level 4 or higher

$ 660 / month

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WE ARE NOT OFFERING ONE TIME RIDES OR TRAIL RIDES!

Please don't contact us or book a assessment lesson if you are only looking for a fun family weekend activity or one time ride. Bookings under false pretense will be automatically cancelled and a refund for payments will be made.

Thank you!!

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(839) 777 3793

223 Hennessy Lane, Hopkins SC 29061

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