Lessons

Developing Skills with Your Equine Partner

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine advanced techniques, lessons are tailored to meet you and your horse where you are, helping you build a stronger, more effective partnership.

Each lesson is designed to develop clear communication, confidence, and practical skills in both horse and rider. From groundwork to riding, we’ll work together to identify goals, address challenges, and support your progress in a calm, focused, and encouraging environment.

Lessons may include:
• Foundational-Advanced horsemanship
• Green horse support
• Problem solving
• Groundwork
• Riding mechanics and feel
• Foundational-Advancing equitation
• Trailer loading
• Trail and obstacle work

Many learning options available. All disciplines and breed's welcome.

Let’s build the skills you need to succeed—together!

Lesson Options & Pricing

Private Lessons In-Person & Online with Your Horse

• $75/hour
• Package of 4 pre-purchased lessons: $65/lesson

Group Lessons In-Person (2–6 riders)
• $65 per rider / hour

One-Day Private Lessons at Your Facility
• $125 per rider
• Includes eight 1-hour private lessons
• Available within 2 hours of Tampico, IL
• May include specialized topics such as trailer loading or behavioral challenges

All breeds and disciplines welcome.

Check out our Stay & Study programs offering full-day, immersive learning sessions designed to help you and your horse make meaningful progress, whether you're working independently or alongside a friend.

Horse Time — Private Lessons with Our School Horses

Not your typical riding lesson...

I see many adults simply wanting relationship-based time and the enjoyment of working and learning with a horse without the cost or commitments of ownership.

Offering a limited number of private instruction spots for young adult to adult riders who want quiet, productive, quality time with a well-prepared horse and experienced instruction.

Each session includes one on one time with your lesson horse, guided groundwork and riding time with an experienced trainer/instructor who emphasizes feel, understanding of the horse, and practical basics.

Our school horse's availability is intentionally limited. We are not a busy barn, you'll find a quiet horse farm at the end of a long lane, tucked off a country road, where there’s space to slow down, and focus on learning.

If you’re looking for a quiet space, offering a practical way to spend time with and learn about horses, visit our website and send me a message so we can see if we’re a good fit. Contact

Horse Time Option 1: Two-Month Memberships available from June - November

$400/month
1 private session per week, 60-90 minutes.
2-month membership, 8 lessons
Priority scheduling
Practical, relationship-based learning including groundwork and ridden work.

Horse Time Option 2: Monthly Memberships available from June - November

$800/month
2 private sessions per week, 60-90 minutes.
1-month membership, 8 lessons
Priority scheduling
Practical, relationship-based learning including groundwork and ridden work.

We Are Interested in Supporting Youth Riders & Local Clubs

Barb is passionate about encouraging the next generation of horsemen and horsewomen. She welcomes opportunities to support local youth riding clubs and associations.

If you're part of a group or organization, please reach out to discuss complimentary demonstrations, educational talks, or coaching sessions tailored for your club.

Let’s work together to inspire and support young riders in their horsemanship journey.

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WORKING TOGETHER