How much do horseback riding lessons usually cost?

Question

Do you need to buy your own equipment--such as a helmet..?

Any info on horseback riding lessons would be helpful!

Answer 1

in the uk a hours group will cost you bout £25 but a hours private will be £40. every riding school i know provides helmets though most poeple, but beginners, bring their own. you dont have to turn up to your first lesson in jodphurs, boots etc. if you dont want to commit to buying everything before you know you like. most people take their first lessons in old clothes or sweatpants and any shoes with a slight heel. have fun.

Answer 2

They can be 30.00 for 1/2 hour to 50.00 or 60.00 an hour or they could be less.Having britches,boots and a helmet would be a good idea.

Answer 3

Most farms that teach lessons will provide you with safe tack to ride in and will have a hard hat to fit you.  I don't require my students to buy there own unless they ride in group lessons in which there may not be enough helments to go around since i only have a few in each size.  I do recommend the troxels for my students which can be purchased at most tack stores.  Or the off brand known as Intrernational can be bought from Tractor Supply in the horse section.  Average for a private lesson in nc is 30 bucks but it depends on the cost of living in your area and how qualified your instructor is.  I've seen top level riders who can get 60 to 100 bucks an hour.  I do recommend 4-H which is a youth development program which stresses learning and friendship over competition and supports all types of riding discilipines and levels.  Pony club is many for the english sports like jumping, eventing, and dressage.  Good Luck.  Oh if you are going to really get into riding after you've taken lessons for a while you may want to buy your own saddle so that it's just urs.  It will fit you better and you will always have the stirrups set to you ect.  It's not a nessicaity and I usually advise my students to wait a few months to make sure it's something they want to do and they have made up their mind on which type of riding they want to do.  Even buying a nice used saddle is a committment.

Answer 4

Hi!

Depending a bit on where you live, plan to spend 25-40 USD for an hour of lesson, which often included how to tack up,lead a horse, mount,warm up, stretch, ride, clean tack,have fun and enjoy the discipline you choose: English for pleasure, dressage,jumping ,trail etc, Western  for pleasure,barrel racing,stock work,reining and trail etc.

* Either should require you to have a hardhat, check out Troxel or the lighter weight Aegis for good prices (link below). You might also like your own boots, as a trainer/sneaker won't get near most barns. If your not sure if you want to buy a pricey set of boots when your just having fun,the hybrid sneaker-boot is comfy(Ariat mens/ladies Terrain). Pants can be soft denims,shirt a long or short sleeved T for summer. Buy stuff later off your trainer's list. You may be showing soon! why not, its fun.

There are a lot of "instructors" out there,to find one you like and can mesh with: ask at a horse feed and tack shoppe, or boarding stables usually have a instructor handy, and they know people. 4-H and Pony Clubs ( for the under 21's) also have good people to refer.Then audit a class or two. If sitting in on a class shows you an instructor that you like,often you can buy a "package" of lessons for less than a day by day pay.Clinics and shows are also good meet a trainer places.  **Just say NO to buying a "perfect " horse for you the first year:) **Your paying to be taught, not to house and feed a horse * yet* lol.  Cost of hat,boots -150. Lessons,100-200/month. Luck!