horseback riding lessons with noco equine
NOCO Equine specializes in kids’ horseback riding lessons in Windsor Colorado. Each lesson is tailored to the individual needs and abilities of the rider. Lesson descriptions, along with our most up to date pricing information, are detailed below. Any questions? Please feel free to reach out to us at any time!
CURRICULUM
NOCO Equine follows our own curriculum, specially tailored to the young riders we cater toward. Learn more about our program here.
Lesson Types
30-Minute Lessons
Our 30-minute lessons are the backbone of our program. Not only are they the perfect duration for young riders, but they also slide nicely into busy after school schedules. As a mom myself, I understand the limited attention span we’re working with when it comes to littles as well as just how hectic after-school schedules can get. My goal is to therefore provide a lesson plan that maximizes time spent riding while also sprinkling in general horsemanship topics within a manageable time frame.
Lesson Flow: All students begin their lessons on the ground with general horsemanship, including grooming, tacking and leading. We then head down to the arena to spend time in the saddle building confidence. The flow of these lessons (time spent on the ground vs in the saddle) will be dependent on your rider’s comfort level and ability. Once our riders show a proficiency with grooming and tacking along with enhanced confidence in the saddle, I will start to minimize the time spent on the ground and maximize the time spent in the saddle.
Please note, lessons may take place on a lead or lunge line depending on rider age and ability.
Ages: 4+
Duration: 30 minutes
Pricing:
- Individual lesson: $45
- 4-lesson package: $160 ($40/lesson)*
- 10% discount when using your own horse for the lesson
*Lesson packages are paid in full at time of scheduling. If for any reason a lesson needs to be missed (vacations, illness, etc), we will reschedule your lesson. You WILL NOT lose your lesson fee for a missed lesson as long as we are aware of it before the start of your lesson time.
1-Hour Lessons
Our 1-hour lessons are specifically geared toward our more experienced riders or those looking for more time in the saddle. These lessons will be tailored to each rider’s ability and confidence, while focusing on advanced ground work and control under saddle.
Lesson Flow: Each lesson will start out on the ground. The student will be guided through preparing the horse for their lesson (catching, leading, grooming, tacking, etc) and general horsemanship (anatomy, tack, horse care, etc.). Once the horse is prepared, we will head to the arena for their lesson. The student will work on more advanced riding maneuvers and enhanced control of the horse. Once finished riding, the student will be given time to cool down the horse before leading the horse back into the barn to be untacked and cleaned off.
Ages: 9+ (or for riders who have taken our 30-minute lessons and prove they’re ready for more time)
Duration: 1 hour
Pricing:
- Individual lesson: $70
- 4-lesson package: $260 ($65/lesson)*
- 10% discount when using your own horse for the lesson
*Lesson packages are paid in full at time of scheduling. If for any reason a lesson needs to be missed (vacations, illness, etc), we will reschedule your lesson. You WILL NOT lose your lesson fee for a missed lesson as long as we are aware of it before the start of your lesson time
Sibling Lessons
While we do not offer traditional group lessons (ex: more than one rider on a horse at a time), we do offer sibling lessons! During our sibling lessons, two riders will share a one-hour lesson slot. Both riders will help prepare the horse for the lesson and then each rider will receive one-on-one riding instruction.
Lesson Flow: Each lesson will start out on the ground. Both riders will share the experience of preparing the horse for their lesson (catching, leading, grooming, tacking, etc) and learn about general horsemanship. Once the horse is ready, we will head to the arena for their lesson. At this point, each student will receive their own one-on-one riding lesson. The first rider will mount, take their lesson, then dismount. The second rider will have their turn next. Finally, we will lead the horse back into the barn to be untacked and groomed.
Ages: 4+
Duration: 1 hour (15-30 minutes on the ground learning to groom, tack and lead / 30-45 minutes in the saddle riding)
Pricing:
- Individual lesson: $70
- 4-lesson package: $260 ($65/lesson)*
*Lesson packages are paid in full at time of scheduling. If for any reason a lesson needs to be missed (vacations, illness, etc), we will reschedule your lesson. You WILL NOT lose your lesson fee for a missed lesson as long as we are aware of it before the start of your lesson time
