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 any wish of discipline. 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.
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. We offer 30 minute private and 60 minutes group lesson (2-3 riders).
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).
"IN RIDING A HORSE WE BORROW FREEDOM.!"
Pony Gang 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 afternoon for most everyone's convenience. Lessons are offered:
Tuesday / Wednesday from 11am - 7pm
Thursday / Friday from 11am - 6pm
Saturday mornings from 8am - 1:00pm.
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.
Assessment Meet & Greet for Beginners
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 groom together one of our lessons horses and go to the arena to see how your balance on horseback is and give you a first 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
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 Goal meetings
Copy of Rider's Journal (Our Riders Diary)
Access to our Working student program
Quarterly social events (Daddy & Daughter Day, Movie night, Barbeque)
$ 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
"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
Small Call to Action Headline
The 20% rule is a widely accepted guideline in the equestrian world that helps ensure the well-being of horses. This rule states that a horse should carry no more than 20% of its own body weight, including tack. By following this rule, we can prevent undue stress and potential injury to our horses.
At our riding school, we take this rule seriously. Our lesson horses typically weigh max of 1100 lbs, which means our weight limit for Western riding, it's 175 lbs after accounting for the weight of the tack.
We apologize to anyone above these weight limits, but our priority is the health and safety of our horses. Currently, we do not have a lesson horse that can accommodate higher weights. Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us care for our equine partners.
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