Riding LessonsFor children just getting started with horses, or riders of any age who don’t have their own horse, I provide lessons on my horse at Gilnocky Equestrian Center in Berthoud. These sessions include a combination of ground work (grooming and tacking) and riding to ensure a well-rounded foundation in working with and caring for horses. |
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 Blue is gentle with children |
These lessons are available to riders age eight and older in English or western disciplines. These lessons emphasize safety while having fun learning new skills. After mastering basic skills at the walk, jog, trot, and lope or canter, riders can choose more specific goals in their riding such as trail riding or jumping. | |
| To keep these lessons safe, all riders must wear long pants, well-fitting, close-toed shoes or boots with a low heel, and a helmet. I have a child’s size helmet available for the first lesson and can recommend where to buy a quality starter helmet for a good price if the child decides to continue with lessons. |
 Balance exercises help kids stay secure in the saddle |
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 Having good balance leads to riding independently |
I will make exceptions to the minimum age if the child already has some riding experience. (Typically, children younger than six do not yet have strong enough neck muscles to stabilize the weight of their heads and a helmet while on a moving horse.) | |
