Lessons

 

Beginner Riding Program

Our beginner horse riding program helps new riders build a solid foundation in horse safety and horsemanship and sets them up for long-term success with their horse riding dreams. This program involves:

  • One lesson per week

  • Maximum of two students per time slot

We have beginner-safe horses that are well trained, patient with new riders, and help our students grow in confidence. 

Drop-In Lessons

FPH offers drop-in lessons for new students. Please contact us for more details!

 

Advanced Riding Program

The advanced riding program is designed for students to compete at a high level on the NRHA or AQHA circuits. The goal of this program is to maximize competitiveness and, for some students, to earn a position on a collegiate equestrian team. These students ride in two lessons per week and are encouraged to ride outside of lessons an additional 1-2 times per week. The show circuit for this program usually involves 5-6 weekend-long shows per year, culminating in a trip to the AQHA World Show or the NRHA Derby. This program is comparable to a high school sports team in commitment and effort from both students and parents.

 

Intermediate Riding Program

The Intermediate Riding Program is designed for riders with prior horse riding experience who are interested in showing. We encourage students in this program to take two lessons per week so they can progress in their skill set. Students can show in a range of disciplines that include:

  • Reining (NRHA)

  • Western Pleasure & Horsemanship (AQHA & Open Show Levels)

  • English Hunter Under Saddle & Equitation (AQHA & Open Show Levels)

  • Trail (AQHA & Open Show Levels)

  • Ranch (AQHA & Open Show Levels)

Please contact us if you are interested in any of the above disciplines or would like information on what each discipline involves. We do not teach any rodeo disciplines but we believe that the skills we teach in this program will benefit students who go on to compete in rodeo.

Horse Ownership

Generally, we ask that students in our intermediate program be open to purchasing or leasing a horse. For the first several shows we encourage students to lease one of our lesson horses to ensure that showing is the right fit before investing in a horse. After that period we encourage horse ownership for several reasons:

  • Development of a bond between horse & rider.

  • Allow for solo riding time outside of lessons.

  • Increase competitiveness at shows