IT'S TIME TO RIDE

For the child who can't stop talking about horses.And the woman who's been saying “someday” for too long.

English & Western | Ages 6+ | All Experience Levels
At 7 Oaks, riding is about more than learning to stay in the saddle. We teach confidence, connection, communication, and the horsemanship that makes riding something you'll want to keep coming back to.

Something for Everyone

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, our private lessons for kids 6+ and adults focus on building confident riders through a strong connection with their horse. We offer flexible weekday and weekend scheduling so that most families easily find a lesson schedule that works for their lifestyle.

Highlights of our program:

  • Lessons in English and Western disciplines available
  • Lessons tailored for kids and adults
  • Flexible scheduling, including weekends
  • Beginner-friendly and advanced training options

When it clicks, it feels effortless—and that’s when riders fall in love with it.

New to Horses? You’re in the Right Place.

Most riders start out curious, excited, and maybe a little unsure. We meet them right where they are and build confidence from the ground up.

We’ll teach you how to:

  • How to safely be around a horse
  • How to understand what they’re feeling
  • How to move with them - as a team.
  • Use your body and focus to guide their movement
No rushing. No pressure.
Just progress.

Many people think riding is about pulling reins and making the horse do something.

We teach something different.

We believe riding is about more than telling a horse what to do. It’s about learning to work together, building confidence, and creating a partnership that feels rewarding for both horse and rider.

You’ll leave with more than riding skills—you’ll leave feeling capable, connected, and proud of what you can do.

Private Lessons

A place to start riding—or find your way back to it.

Maybe your child has been asking to ride for years, or maybe you rode when you were younger and have been dreaming about getting back in the saddle.

Wherever you’re starting, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

Our private lessons offer personalized instruction in a supportive, welcoming environment where riders can build confidence, develop real horsemanship skills, and create a partnership with their horse.

Private lessons are $115 for 30-40 minutes of instruction and 50 minutes at the barn.
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Riders are responsible for catching, tacking, untacking, and putting their horse away—an important part of learning to care for and connect with your horse.

Come learn, reconnect, and enjoy being around horses.

Our program is broken into 5 simple levels, so you can build confidence step by step.

Level 1:
Introduction to Horsemanship

In Level 1 Introduction to Horsemanship, students are introduced to the fundamentals of horse care, safety, and communication. Before ever taking the reins, riders learn how to confidently interact with their horse and understand the basics of horsemanship. A Clear Path—So You Always Know What’s Next

Students will:

  • Meet and understand the horse.
  • Learn safety and basic handling.
  • Understand how their movement translates to their response.


👉 You start to feel relaxed and at ease. This foundation builds the trust and confidence necessary for success in the saddle.

To advance, riders must demonstrate confidence and safe handling of the horse both in and around the barn.

Level 2:
Finding Your Balance

In Level 2,  Finding Your Balance, riders begin developing the essential skills needed to guide their horse independently.

Building on the horsemanship skills from Level 1, students begin learning how to communicate with their horse while mounted.

Students will learn:

  • Proper rein length and rein management
  • Basic steering and directional control
  • Starting and stopping the horse
  • Understanding "gas and brakes."
  • Developing correct posture and balanced body position in the saddle

By the end of this level, riders will feel comfortable walking their horse with control and confidence.

Level 3:
Establishing Clear Communication

In Level 3, students begin to put their skills together as they learn to guide their horse through patterns and arena exercises. Riders will also begin experiencing their first moments of trotting.

Students will begin to learn:

  • Simple cues that make sense to the horse
  • How to maintain steady steering and direction
  • How to build rein and body coordination
  • How to trot

This level builds the confidence needed to move into more dynamic riding, as you and the horse begin working together.

Level 4:
Building Confidence & Connection

Students will focus on:

  • Maintaining proper body position at the trot
  • Rein control and steering at increased speed
  • Smooth transitions between walk and trot
  • Completing circles and arena patterns at the trot

By the end of this level, riders are developing the rhythm and confidence, 👉 You ride with more ease and flow.

Level 5:
True Partnership with your equine partner

Get ready to experience one of the most exciting moments in riding — the lope.

Students begin learning how to manage their horse at this new gait while maintaining control, balance, and communication.

Students will begin to learn:

  • How to cue and ride the lope
  • How to maintain rein contact and control at faster speeds
  • How to build a strong connection and trust
  • How to complete circles and patterns in a lope

This level represents a major milestone in a rider’s development. 👉 It feels like you and the horse are in sync as a team.

By progressing through these levels, riders develop not only technical skill, but also the confidence, independence, and partnership that make riding such a rewarding experience.

Book Your Lesson Today!