Horsemanship Lessons

On Track Horsemanship strives to simplify and resolve the language barrier between horse and human so that you can stay on track with your horsemanship.

If you have never ridden a horse before or would like to learn more about horses and advance your horsemanship skills, we are here to help! We can help you with your own horse or use one of ours. We have several excellent lesson horses. Please read about them on our "The Horses" link on the left hand side of this page. We'll match you to the horse that matches your ability so that you can be confident with horses. Our goal is to help you achieve better communication and ride more fluidly with the horse, whether you prefer English or Western riding.

Beginner Riding Lessons:

Learn to safely and confidently lead, tie, groom, and tack up your horse prior to learning to how to ride. Doing this from the ground, such as grooming, helps you gain confidence and build a bond with the horse. You will learn basic skills about how to steer the horse with the reins and your legs using leg pressure. Learn about horses in a fun, safe, and relaxed environment with a gorgeous view of the natural desert and surrounding mountains for an even better equine experience. Contact us today to discuss your needs and desires! We look forward to sharing our passion and knowledge about horses with you.

Package deals are available for multiple lessons.

Intermediate to Advanced Riding Lessons:

Lessons are catered to your needs and desires based on your current knowledge and ability to best help you advance your skills. Learn to make smoother transitions between gaits; post and sit to the trot; cue effectively for the canter in both directions, and improve your balance. Learn to communicate better with the horse by using your aids effectively. Your aids include your energy, your seat, your legs, your core, your eyes, and the reins. Learn to move the horses head, shoulders, hindquarters, ribs, and legs separately, and together, as you progress to more advanced movements such as collection, shoulders-in, half-pass, rollbacks, pivots, lead changes, and more. Learn to be balanced and relaxed through your body while riding a soft, supple, and willing horse.

Packaged deals are available for multiple lessons.
You may bring your own horse to our location. No haul-in fee. We can also come to your facility.

Semi-Private or Group Lessons:

Bring a friend or two for riding lessons to learn and encourage each other in a group. Lessons are split between riders in our 70 foot roundpen, or non-fenced arena area for intermediate and up riders. This is a great option to share your love of horses with a friend or loved one, while sharing half of the lesson cost too. Haul-in's welcome.
Semi-Private lessons for children 8 and up at our location on our horses.
Semi-Private lessons for children 8 & up at your location.
Groups up to 4 adult riders with your own horses at our location or yours.

TRAVELING TRAINER:

We can come to your location to help you build a better relationship with your horse, troubleshoot problems, or help you improve your riding ability. We will put together a custom training program designed specifically for you and your horse so that you both can be successful. You will learn techniques that are appropriate for you and your horse so that you can be confident in your ability to communicate clearly with your horse. Effective comminucation between horse and handler is they key to achieving your goals or overcoming problems. Contact us by phone or email to discuss your goals, issues you or your horse are having, or to set up an appointment.

Travel Fee = Free within 25 miles of the OTH Ranch. $1.25 per mile beyond the 25 mile radius.

Horsemanship From the Ground:

The art of horsemanship begins from the ground.

Our groundwork sessions are offered to help improve your understanding of horse behavior, create a calmer and more trusting horse, as well as improve your horsemanship from the ground. We use roundpen training as well as lunge-line training to create a more confident and trusting equine partner. We cover topics such as de-spooking, backing, speed control, tight circles, figure 8's, tear-drops, introduction to ground driving and so much more. We can work with yearlings that need a gentle start into their working career, green horses ready to be started under saddle, older horses needing a safe workout routine, or horses or people that are bored with their current routine.

Lessons start with proper handling of the lead-rope, positioning your body for effective cueing, and learning to “read” the horse; what he needs; what he wants and why he does what he does. Learn how to effectively use your equipment and body language to cue the horse. Learn how to move different parts of the horse’s body from the ground such as his head, neck, shoulders, and hindquarters. Learn how to correctly lunge a horse without being dull or boring to your horse. Progress will be made so that there is very little pressure on the lead-line as you guide the horse through a set of circles, turns, and even obstacles. With your skill set improving, you will soon be off the lead-line and testing your skills at liberty!

Private and Group Rates apply. Package deals available.

Recommended Apparel includes:

Boots with a heel
Long pants such as breeches, leggings, or knit type pants for English style riding and jeans for Western style riding.
Gloves such as good fitting driving gloves, leather gloves, or other gloves that are non-slick, so that the reins do not slip through your hands.
Sun screen

Winter Apparel:

A lightweight hat to wear underneath your helmet
Glove warmers or thin gloves to wear underneath your thicker gloves, but no mittens please.
Winter socks or double layer socks
Close fitting jacket or vest.
Long underwear
Layering is very beneficial!

Click here for the Waiver of Liability Form

OTH REGULATIONS:

Payment for lessons are due at the time of the lesson. Payments not made at time of lesson shall encure a $40 late payment fee.

Must pre-purchase package deals.

ALL Packages expire 6 weeks after purchase date.

To reschedule lessons, please notify us 48 hours in advance.

Cancelation within 24 hours of scheduled lesson results in a $40 cancelation fee. This applies for private, group, or packaged lessons.

No fee applies for weather related cancelations that are rescheduled within 7 days.

During camp, we keep our student to instructor ratio small to ensure each student gets plenty of personalized instruction.

Summer camp dates and times are subject to change.

During summer camps, if the weather prohibits a full day, we try to reschedule on a Saturday or Monday nearest the camp.

We do NOT offer refunds for weather related cancelations during camp weeks.

Safety is our priority during camp. We move indoors during thunderstorms or inclement weather. We have equine literature and games for the rare indoor rainy days.

Rescheduling of camps must be done 30 days prior to the start of camp and only if there is available space in another camp.

Deposits for camp are non-refundable.

The total balance of any of our summer camp programs are due 30 days prior to the start of your selected date of camp.

Deposits for adult clinics are due 30 days prior to the start of a clinic.

Deposits for adult clinics are non-refundable.

Remainder of adult clinic fees are due 7 days prior to the start of a clinic.

We accept credit cards ONLINE with a 3.5% service charge.

We accept CASH and CHECK with no service charge!

Sandles are NOT permitted around the horses; including spectators or parents of participants.

Realease form must be signed to participate in equine activities.

2023 Rates

Cash/Check Pricing

Riding Lessons

1 Person = $60.00 Per Hour

2 People = $45.00 Per Person Per Hour

3 People = $40.00 Per Person Per Hour

Additional People per hour = $40 per person

Package Deals

Private 1 Person, 4 Hours = $200.00

Private 1 Person, 8 Hours = $350.00

Semi-Private (2 people) shared, 6 hours = $300

For your convenience, payment (fees included) can be made by paypal or credit card. If you don't see your selection in the options below we can send you a personalized invoice.
Riding Lessons

Riding Lessons

Package Deals:

Packaged Deals