Equestrian Lessons
Our instructors specialize in dressage an equestrian discipline, focusing on developing harmony, balance, and precision between horse and rider. Whether you're interested in casual riding or competitive dressage, our lessons will provide you with a solid foundation in horsemanship and riding technique.
What to Expect in Your Lessons
- Certified Instructors: We take immense pride in the expertise of our team and the quality of our Austin-based facility. Our instructors are skilled in a variety of equestrian disciplines, our primary focus is Dressage, and are committed to providing exceptional training for riders of all levels. We frequently host renowned equestrian clinicians from across the country for specialized clinics and events, enhancing your growth as a rider.
- Personalized instruction: Our experienced instructors tailor each lesson to your individual needs and goals, whether you're focused on dressage, general horsemanship, or exploring other aspects of equestrian riding.
- Safe and quiet lesson horses: We carefully select our lesson horses for their temperament and suitability for riders of all levels, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for learning.
- Your Riding Journey, Your Way: At White Fences, we understand that every rider is unique. That's why we offer flexible options to reserve horses and explore leasing. Whether you're looking for more riding time, a chance to bond with a specific horse, or a steppingstone to ownership, we have a program to suit your needs.
- Focus on fundamentals with the flexibility to move up the Dressage levels: We emphasize the basics of riding, including proper position, effective use of aids, and clear communication with your horse. Whether your goal is to improve your overall riding skills, enjoy recreational riding, or advance through the levels of dressage, our program provides the foundation for success.
- Fun and supportive learning environment: We foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere where riders can learn and grow at their own pace.
Scheduling lessons is simple with our online calendar system, designed for your convenience. Join us to experience top-tier training and a vibrant, supportive equestrian community Schedule Your Equestrian Riding Lesson Today.
Located just outside of Austin in Manor, Texas, White Fences Equestrian Center provides a convenient and welcoming space for your equestrian journey. Contact us today to schedule your first lesson and discover the joy of riding!
Instructors
Information for Adult & Young Riders
All incoming students are required to take one private class for the purpose of evaluating their individual riding levels. This approach assists both the student and the instructor in defining goals, providing meaningful lessons, and ensuring a safe training environment.
Beginners
At first you may feel that just learning to stay on and steer the horse is a challenge. When that becomes easy many more learning opportunities present themselves. As you progress with riding and horse ownership you will always have questions and we are here to answer those questions. Even the most experienced equestrian would admit there is always something new to learn and that is what keeps riding so interesting.
Intermediate
The rider is really beginning to grasp onto the idea that they are the leader in the relationship with their horse and is beginning to see the results. The rider now can grasp theories and mechanics and begins applying them to improve response and relationship with their horse.
Advanced
The rider has a well- developed sense of balance and timing. She understands sophisticated concepts of horse movement and sound principles of training and can perform the advanced maneuvers building a style of riding and it is very difficult to see the aids given to the horse. At the intermediate and advanced levels, riders might be interested in competing at home, locally or in recognized United States Dressage Federation (USDF) shows. The White Fences team competes in many local, regional and national shows. We arrange transportation, feed and care for your horse for these shows.
Young Rider Program
We offer two programs for young riders, starting at 8 years old. One program is designed for beginners who are new to riding, while the other is for those who have developed a passion for the sport, take lessons regularly, and are interested in showing. Click here for more information on our beginner program. Click here for our Dressage for Young Riders Program.
Specialty Lesson Offerings
Dressage: Beginner Through Advanced
Bio mechanics of Modern and Classical Training techniques.
Caprilli:
English course patterns, combining Dressage, Cavalletti and jumps.
Natural Horsemanship and Groundwork:
Learning the language of Equus and creating a trusting bond with your horse. Involves problem solving techniques; negative habits, mounting up, trailering, biting kicking, establishing boundaries.
Riding Skill Assessment
$175
1 hour 15 minutes
Establishes rider’s skills and level of competency.
Required for all new riders in order to customize riding program
Private Lesson & Young Riders
$75
45 minutes - One rider. Includes Adult and Young Riders.
$85 with head trainer
Semi-Private Lessons
$75
1 hour
Two riders
* Not available for all trainers
Group Lessons
$75
1 hour
Group lessons consists of three or more riders.
* Not available for all trainers
Haul-In
$25
Client is able to haul in to take a lesson with one of our trainers.
Current negative coggins is required prior to arriving to the facility.
Must be pre-approved by management.
Must follow barn rules
Private lesson on Grand Prix schoolmaster
Contact for rates
45 minutes - Allows the rider to feel and learn from a talented, knowledgeable, well trained and confirmed horse.