Horseback Riding
Equine therapy offers a range of both mental and physical benefits including (but not limited to): help with ADD and anxiety, motor skills, memory and speech, stress, balance and coordination, circulation, flexibility and muscle strength. Here at Longing for Home, we have a number of horseback riding options, for children and adults alike, that will aid in whatever therapy they may need, or if they just want the chance to pursue a fun hobby.
Four Areas
To Ride
Longing for Home has four areas to ride horses:
Pony & Horse Corrales
Colts & Fillies Trail
Stallions & Mares Trail
See below for further details
Colts & Fillies (up to 6 years old)
PRIVATE LESSONS
One on one sessions with one of our qualified instructors teach your child the equestrian basics in a fun and safe way (must book time slot in advanced):
30 minuets: $50/session
60 minuets: $100/session
GROUP LESSONS
Sessions with other children and two of our qualified instructors teach your child the equestrian basics in a fun and safe way (must book time slot in advanced):
30 minutes: $35/session
60 minuets: $70/session
CORRAL RIDE
A staff member/volunteer walk your child and horse around the pony stable corral with a lead rope (must book time slot at least 15 minuets in advanced):
10 minutes: $10/person
20 minutes: $15/person
TRAIL RIDE
Staff members accompany a group of children and horses on the Colts & Fillies Trail, with a lead rope (must book time slot at least 15 minuets in advanced):
Half Trail: $20/person
Full Trail: $25/person
Yearlings (7 to 17 years old)
INTRO EVAL
Receive a session where you get to know our instructors and horses, while we get to know you and evaluate your abilities to determine which riding program you would best fit into:
60 Minuet Session: $60
LEVEL ONE
This is designed for beginners, focused on horse care/safety to build confidence and the fundamentals (must book time slot in advanced):
Private: $75/session
Group: $55/session
LEVEL TWO
This is designed for intermediates, advancing their skills to work horses at a walk, trot and canter (must book time slot in advanced):
Private: $85/session
Group: $65/session
LEVEL THREE
This is designed for competitors, preparing horse and rider for the show pen and deepening their connection (must book time slot in advanced):
Private: $95/session
Group: $75/session
CORRAL/TRAIL
Riders can choose the corral or trail they want depending on comfort
**See Colts & Fillies section for details (must book time slot at least 15 minuets in advanced):
Half Trail: $25/person
Full Trail: $30/person
Mares & Stallions (18+ years old)
INTRO EVAL
Receive a session where you get to know our instructors and horses, while we get to know you and evaluate your abilities to determine which riding program you would best fit into:
60 Minuet Session: $60
LEVEL ONE
This is designed for beginners, focused on horse care/safety to build confidence and the fundamentals (must book time slot in advanced):
Private: $105/session
Group: $85/session
LEVEL TWO
This is designed for intermediates, advancing their skills to work horses at a walk, trot and canter (must book time slot in advanced):
Private: $115/session
Group: $95/session
LEVEL THREE
This is designed for competitors, preparing horse and rider for the show pen and deepening their connection (must book time slot in advanced):
Private: $125/session
Group: $105/session
CORRAL/TRAIL
Riders can choose the corral or trail they want depending on comfort
**See Colts & Fillies section for details (must book time slot at least 15 minuets in advanced):
Half Trail: $25/person
Full Trail: $30/person
