Riding Lessons

At Hideout Ranch, our goal is to give our guests as much horse knowledge and information as they can absorb. We have years of experience introducing "greenhorns" to riding and reschooling riders from one discipline to another – in the arena and on the trail. Hideout lessons include all aspects of horsemanship. Think of your visit as a practical lab in Horse 101. You'll learn to:

•  Approach the horse you want to catch
•  Halter properly and safely
•  Groom thoroughly, including a demonstration of the various brushes and their specific purpose
•  Pick out hooves, learning the proper method and reasons why
•  Saddle, and the proper use of blankets and pads, fit of the saddle, and method of saddling
•  Bridle, and the method of fitting the bit and headstall with a brief perspective on various bits
•  Mount and sit properly in a Western saddle
•  Use your seat and leg instead of your hands
•  Stop and start safely, and control your mount at all times
•  Keep your horse's attention

For the safety of our horses and comfort of our guests, we have a 240-lb. weight limit.