Cedar Ridge Arabians

For Love Of The Arabian Horse

Lesson Program

Lesson Program

Questions & Lesson Inquiries

Things To Know About Cedar Ridge Riding Club

Our riding program is designed to teach not only riding, but the art of horsemanship, from the hooves up.

Lessons are an hour long and include time spent both tacking and untacking your horse, with the help of an instructor. In a typical lesson, the rider will spend 15 minutes tacking, 30 minutes riding and 10-15 minutes untacking. We offer private, semi-private, and group lessons for every level of rider, from those who want to learn the basics all the way to those who dream of owning their own horse and competing at the National level.
 
 
 
Hailey Kittredge
Hailey has been a regular at Cedar Ridge for nine years, and is in her second year as an instructor and loves teaching the riding, care, and hard work that goes into their special lesson horses. A third generation horsewoman, Hailey's life has always revolved around horses- since 18 months of age she has always been able to be found on a horse's back. This makes her an excellent instructor for all levels of rider. She is also the assistant manager of the lesson program, and organizes all in and out of house events that involve the students. Hailey is currently attending Normandale community college, with hopes to study veterinary medicine.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emma Chapman
Emma has been riding at Cedar Ridge for 8 years, and started in the lesson program herself. Emma's horse, Tucker, is a part of the lesson program. Emma's love for horses started at a young age, and she loves being able to pass on what she has learned to new riders. Emma is currently attending the University of Minnesota studying Neuroscience with hopes to continue on to Medical School to become a Neuroscientist. (pic in blue dress with grey horse)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sara Stowell
Sara has been riding at Cedar Ridge for the past 9 years. She is an accomplished equestrian herself, garnering many National titles, she has the goal to inspire others to do the same. Sara currently competes with her horse, Thomas Crown Affair in the half-arabian divisions. She also has a horse, Prince, who she loves to trail ride at home. Sara rose through the ranks of the lesson program to compete at the National level, and is currently instructing others to do the same!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dani Kittredge
Danielle attended William Woods University to earn a degree in Equine Science. She's a second generation horse woman who spent many of her formative years teaching lessons prior to starting a family. She currently works in the New Prague School District, and does a phenomenal job teaching kids of all ages to be skilled on horseback.

Lessons are offered year round, in an indoor heated arena for your comfort and convenience, with a variety of time schedules throughout the year to fit your needs. We are closed on Sundays.

Private Lessons can be purchased individually or in packages at a discounted rate, they are as follows:
 
1 Lesson- $55
5 Lessons- $250
10 Lessons- $475
 
We also offer lessons for the littlest riders. Our Tiny Trotter lessons are shorter lessons designed for ages 4-6. They include 15 minutes of riding and 15 minutes learning to brush either before or after riding. Pricing on these lessons is as follows:
 
1 Tiny Trotter Lesson- $20
5 Tiny Trotter Lessons- $90
10 Tiny Trotter Lessons- $175
 
We also offer group lesson pricing, this varies depending on the number of riders in the group lesson- please speak with your instructor about cost on this. A minimum of 5 Private lessons is required before a group lesson, and suitability is at the instructors discretion.

Please come prepared for your lesson, attire is required as follows:  Pants and closed toe shoes, preferably with a small heel, are required. Everyone wears a helmet, no matter what type of experience you have. Riding helmets (no bike helmets allowed) are available to borrow until you are able to purchase your own. We recommend a paddock boot, jodhpurs, and riding gloves, as you continue to advance in your riding. Your instructor can point you in the correct direction of where to purchase these. You must also sign the waiver before your first lesson, this waiver will also help us determine the most appropriate horse for your riding experience.

The online waiver can be found here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5eaae3cd07b53/web/

Testimonials

“I had high expectations for a riding program for my daughter. I wanted her to understand that riding didn’t mean just show up and sit on a horse for an hour. I wanted her to understand the responsibility and joy of working with such a wonderful animal—both in the ring and out of it. I also wanted her to experience the “learn something new every time”  wisdom you get on a horse with a teacher who knows that and shows how to manage that experience. Of course, I wanted my daughter’s confidence to grow while doing all of this.

“I know—it’s a tall order! However, my own experience taught me all of this. And guess what? The Cedar Ridge Riding Program is exactly what I had in mind for my daughter! She is experiencing everything I had hoped. So, because of this I decided to get back in the saddle again after 20 years to experience it too!”

Lani Basa, CRRC member since 2007

“We love the Cedar Ridge Lesson Program! My two girls have been riding with the lesson program for over five years. I have watched them grow in discipline, focus and confidence. As a mom, the “teenage” years can be tough. Using what they learned riding with Cedar Ridge has helped them make it through successfully. Having the girls connect with Cedar Ridge has been one of the best decisions we, as parents, have made.”

—Phil and Christy Caspers, CRRC members since 2006

“Riding at Cedar Ridge Arabians has provided my daughter with many lessons, not only in the arena, but outside of it as well.

“As a parent, I continue to experience joy as I watch my daughter build the important life skills of confidence, determination, and focus.

“Our family feels so much gratitude for Cedar Ridge Arabians, as we observe the unfolding of a special relationship between trainer, student, and horse!”

—Genevieve Calvillo, CRRC member since 2008

“Cedar Ridge Arabians is an exquisite facility! I am so impressed by the lesson technique and the instructor’s genuine interest in developing the rider’s skills. My 8-year-old daughter has become a confident rider in less than a year worth of lessons!”

—Kim Pellici, CRRC member since 2010

“We are absolutely thrilled with the Cedar Ridge Arabians’ riding lesson program. The lesson instructor Heather and Cedar Ridge have been simply fabulous!

“The Cedar Ridge riding lesson program is not just about learning how to ride a horse; it is also about learning valuable life lessons. Beyond learning how to ride, the students learn about responsibility, professionalism, horsemanship, fairness and humbleness. They also learn all there is to know about horses and how to care for them. We fully believe not only has this program satisfied our daughter’s passion for horses and how to ride English style, but it has helped her to grow as a person. As Heather says, ‘It is not about the ribbons, it is about the ride.’

“We continually recommend the Cedar Ridge Arabians’ riding lesson program to anyone who has kids with an interest in riding.

“Thank you, Cedar Ridge, for a wonderful program!”

—Mark & Susan Lundquist, CRRC members since 2009