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The Painted Bar Stables offers lessons to children, adults and seniors in a safe and instructional environment. Our experience is one that mingles the fun of horseback riding with learning about riding skills, horse behavior and general riding information.
The focus of our program is not shows, ribbons or success, but the ability to ride safely in the arena and on trail in real life situations. While our lessons do instruct on classic riding techniques, the goal of our program is to develop confidence, real-life skill and the knowledge necessary to ride or own your own horse.
We teach both Western and English styles of riding.
Please us our online ride request form to schedule a lesson.
Please visit our online calendar for availability.
Availability subject to change so please always inquire ahead of time to see if dates have opened or closed.
Group Lessons (2 or more Students)
60 minutes of lesson time
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Individual Group Lesson
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$35.00
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Small Package of Group Lessons: 4 Lessons
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120.00 ($30/lesson) |
Large Package of Group Lessons: 8 Lessons
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$200.00 ($25/lesson)
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Private Lessons (1 Student)
45-60 minutes of lesson time
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Individual Private Lesson
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$45.00
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Small Package of Private Lessons: 4 Lessons
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$160.00 ($40/lesson) |
Large Package of Private Lessons: 8 Lessons
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$280.00 ($35/lesson)
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Private Young Child/Fearful Rider Lessons
Private longe line class for young children, or anyone older who may be fearful of riding.
30-45 minutes of lesson time
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$35 |
| Painted Bar Stables only accepts cash and checks. Credit Cards are not accepted at this time. |
When beginning lessons at Painted Bar Stables, the instructor will tack up your horse. As you progress through the lessons you may be asked to partake in the care and tacking of your own horse. Riders too small will always be assisted.
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A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
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A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters. |
| Intermediate |
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A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
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| Strong Intermediate |
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An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. |
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All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handling a spirited horse in open country. |
long pants
riding shoes or closed toed shoes (must have a heel)
bug spray
sunscreen
At the Painted Bar Stables we are proud to offer our lessons on an individual scheduling basis and not require a lesson series. As a result, however, we have the following policies.
Missed Lesson Policy
In the event that a rider needs to miss a lesson a minimum of 4 hours notice is required. After the 3rd missed lesson students will be required to pre-pay for their lessons ahead of time
Reimbursement will be offered with 24 hour advance notice of cancellation. A charge of $15 will be issued for each lesson without notice. |
Be On Time
Please come 5-10 minutes before your ride.If you are late, it cuts into your time of the ride.
All rides will begin promptly on time and end on time in order to maintain schedule for previous and following lessons and rides. |
Weight Limits
For your safety and the well-being of our horses the weight limit is 250 lbs. Any rider weighing more than 200 lbs. is required to give advance notice so that a suitable horse may be arranged.
Riders should expect to be weighed in a private and confidential setting if Painted Bar Stables staff have any suspicion that a rider may be above their weight limit for riding.
We are very strict about our weight limit. Please be up front, honest and realistic about the weight of each member of your party for their own safety. Our restrictions are not a matter of prejudice against heavy persons. When a rider is heavy it can be VERY dangerous for the rider for many reasons. Our limits are set to ensure the safety of both the rider and the longevity of our horses.
For further explanation of this policy click here. |
Weather
All non-trail lessons are NOT weather dependent and in the case of rain will take place indoors. Please see missed lesson policy.
If the weather appears inclimate please call Erika at 607-216-8141 to confirm whether the ride will still take place. Unless communicated, riders should expect to ride.
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Pants are Required
All riders are required to wear long pants to avoid bruising. Pants should be comfortable and either loose fitting or stretch material to allow for leg and hip flexibility. |
Boots and Closed-toed Shoes Required
It is suggested that all riders wear boots or closed toed shows with a small heel. Sandals, clogs and open-toed shoes are not allowed.
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Age Requirements
Children entering riding lessons must be 8 years of age.
Children aged 4 to 7 are allowed to ride but will be required to take one longe-line class prior to being allowed to enter beginner lessons.
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Scheduling
Group lessons are usually held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm (with earlier lessons reserved for children).
Group and Private Lessons can be arranged on alternate times if necessary.
There is a maximum of 4 riders per lesson.
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Safety
A riding waiver must be completed in order to ride. Being around horses is inherently dangerous. Helmets must be worn at all times by minors and anyone that is beginner or novice in level while riding. Helmets can be provided by Painted Bar Stables |
Painted Bar Stables is a smoke free, alcohol free and drug free environment. We reserve the right to refuse any potential rider.
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