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| Riding Lessons |
Here at the Lazy D Riding School we use a lot of imagination and
positive reinforcement. Students always leave with a positive
attitude. We don't teach the conventional way of "Heels down,
toes up. Move this here and there." We use terms such as "Don't
squish the birdies. Push the cat off your lap. Watch your bowling
ball. Tushy back massage." Most of the terms are understood by
both children and adults, but can also be explained in a more
complex way that some adults understand better. Not only will you
learn balance and steering but you will learn how to control your
horse's movements with your body, gaining maximum performance
from your horse and also making it easier for him to move and gain
the important muscles that most horses lack.
English Versus Western
Can't decide what you want to start off learning or want to try
both? In the Horsemanship Class you have the opportunity to ride
bareback, English, and Western. English is a little harder so if you
aren't sure, we suggest trying this first so if you do change to
Western you won't find it difficult. The English saddle has less
leather and the stirrup leathers a very thin and not as stable so it
takes a lot more balance to ride. Western saddles are a lot larger
with a lot more to hold on to, and the stirrup leathers are very wide
and stable. It still takes balance but less than English. The
teaching method doesn't change so if you decide to change you
don't need to start all over.
positive reinforcement. Students always leave with a positive
attitude. We don't teach the conventional way of "Heels down,
toes up. Move this here and there." We use terms such as "Don't
squish the birdies. Push the cat off your lap. Watch your bowling
ball. Tushy back massage." Most of the terms are understood by
both children and adults, but can also be explained in a more
complex way that some adults understand better. Not only will you
learn balance and steering but you will learn how to control your
horse's movements with your body, gaining maximum performance
from your horse and also making it easier for him to move and gain
the important muscles that most horses lack.
English Versus Western
Can't decide what you want to start off learning or want to try
both? In the Horsemanship Class you have the opportunity to ride
bareback, English, and Western. English is a little harder so if you
aren't sure, we suggest trying this first so if you do change to
Western you won't find it difficult. The English saddle has less
leather and the stirrup leathers a very thin and not as stable so it
takes a lot more balance to ride. Western saddles are a lot larger
with a lot more to hold on to, and the stirrup leathers are very wide
and stable. It still takes balance but less than English. The
teaching method doesn't change so if you decide to change you
don't need to start all over.
| Morning & Evening Classes Lesson Horses Available 1 Hour Lessons Grooming and tacking up are included in the hour. Pants, boots with a heel, and helmets are required (helmets available). Actual ride time is approximately 40 minutes Group Lessons(2-4 Riders) $35 Private Lessons $60 2-6 Year Olds 1/2 Hour lesson $30 Lesson Fees Are Per Rider Book of 4 Private Lessons $225 For students using their own horse and tack the prices are the same but you get a full hour of riding if you are saddled and ready on time. There is no fee for trailering onto the property but a negative Coggins is required. For the students that are horse crazy and can't stand to miss a lesson because of rain we do offer a rainy day option. In some cases the student can pick a lesson topic as long as it can be done in the barn or tack room. |
Amanda is a member of 4-H and rides English and
Western. She shows in English, Western and Speed
events on her 2 horses.
Western. She shows in English, Western and Speed
events on her 2 horses.
| Angela started taking lesson on Starway and now she takes lessons on her own horse Missy. |
| Demonstrating Safe Bridling |
| Lazy D Riding School Owners Paul and Karen Davis East Broken Arrow (918)760-3365 info@lazydridingschool.com |
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Explaining Muscle And Joint Movement