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LESSONS

We are located at Vossenberg Farms at 6009 NW 289th St, Ridgefield, WA, which is a lovely boarding facility that has a lovely indoor and outdoor arena- with seasonal access to a cross country course, track and .5 mile trail. We ask that you bring no dogs to our facility and to be very mindful of riders on horses! Drive cautiously, inside voices, don’t destroy anything, all that good stuff. Please feel free to contact me to come see the place and hear more about how we do things here.

Lessons are not just about riding, they are also about learning to care and safely be around horses. Here at Red Mare our main focus is getting our new riders to be able to confidently be around, work and be able to correct bad behaviors with horses as well as achieving each individual's riding goals. The core of all riding lessons have classical dressage principles, whether riding English or Western. Riders will be able to take this foundation with them to any riding discipline they choose. Emphasis is placed on the biomechanics of horses, and how to communicate with them effectively to achieve the best possible performance out of horse and rider-which is a universal skill.  I have experience in reining, western pleasure, and as mentioned, dressage.

I have close to 20 years of riding experience, 5 of which I have been teaching. Originally riding Western/Reining, but now have switched over to learning classical Dressage through the Pedro Torres academy for the last 7 years. Have also logged thousands of miles on trails, and just completed my first 25 mile endurance race in 2024.

Here are the lessons we offer:

30 minute Child Lesson on Our Horse: These lessons are best when first introducing children 7 and under to horses! Lesson topics include grooming, tacking, groundwork, riding, feeding, as well as poo picking! All important chores of owning horses.        ~$40

1hr Child Lesson on Our Horse: Best for children 7 and older. Learn how to halter/lead, groom, tack, do groundwork, and of course riding! Some lessons will also be more care based, such as feeding, stall cleaning, pasture management and much more- great for preparing kiddos to own a horse someday!     ~$75

1hr Child Lesson on Their Horse: You haul in, lesson is taught on your horse. Same topics!    ~$60

1hr Adult Lesson on Our Horses: Obviously horse lessons aren’t just for kids! One hour lesson learning how to halter/lead, groom, tack, do groundwork, and of course riding. Very flexible on becoming custom to the rider on what they are looking for; even if it’s just relaxing horse time!    ~$75

1hr Adult Lesson on Your Horse: Haul in and get a lesson on your horse. Groundwork and riding focused- getting you and your equine better connected. Work can include collection/balance, confidence building, dealing with attitudey horses, you name it!  ~$60

1hr Childrens Split Lesson: Two kids, one horse! Both share the duties and get riding time. ~$80