Riding Lessons

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT DO TRAIL RIDES OR HORSE RENTALS. WE OFFER STRUCTURED LESSONS ONLY.

NEW STUDENTS: Due to the overwhelming demand for lessons and large wait list we are only accepting new students who meet the following criteria:

  1. We are a show focused program, if you are looking for a more casual occasional recreational program or trail riding we are not the right program for you.

  2. Riders need to be committed to riding in two lessons per week.

  3. Riders must be over the age of 5, we are no longer offering tiny tot lessons.

For additional information about lessons please read the information provided below or reach out to us via email (summitstablesmo@gmail.com), or text/call 816-607-1440.

Group Lessons

One Hour group lesson for ages 6+

  • Students will have the opportunity to ride a variety of lesson horses to improve their skills.

  • The one hour lesson includes: 45 minutes of riding time and 15 minutes of horse care.
    *Approved riders are welcome to come early and stay later to spend extra time caring for their horse.

  • Riders must ride a minimum of two lessons a week to maintain a spot in the program.

Benefits of horseback riding lesson for myself and my kids?

Riding offers many benefits for both children and adults:

  • Develops focus and the ability to listen to and follow through on multi step directions.

  • Tones and engages multiple muscle and skeletal systems.

  • Improves balance and coordination.

  • Stress relieving time with animals in the fresh air - less time sitting in front of a TV or computer!

  • Care and responsibility for an animal, our lessons include grooming, general horse care, and on the ground knowledge. We believe that good horsemanship begins long before we get on the horse and teach according to this philosophy.

  • Lasting friendships based around a common interest. Riders in our group lessons often become great friends both in the barn and outside of it. Helping each other with barn work, encouraging their friends as they learn new and different skills, and showing exemplary sportsmanship of their fellow barn mates at shows.