Expert Dressage & Hunter/Jumper Lessons Near Austin, TX
At White Fences Equestrian Center, located in Manor, TX (just outside Austin), we provide professional horseback riding lessons for youth and adults. Our certified instructors specialize in classical dressage, a discipline focused on harmony, balance, and precision between horse and rider. We now also proudly offer hunter/jumper lessons with our newest trainer.
Whether you’re new to riding or preparing for competitive dressage, our programs build strong horsemanship, confidence, and long-lasting skills that stay with you in and out of the arena.
What to Expect in Your Lessons
Our certified instructors bring years of experience in a range of equestrian disciplines, with a strong focus on classical dressage and hunter/jumper. We frequently host nationally recognized clinicians for specialized events, offering students the opportunity to deepen their training.
Personalized instruction:
- Every lesson is tailored to your goals, from learning the basics of horsemanship to advancing through competitive dressage levels. Our approach supports riders of all ages and experience levels.
Safe, Reliable:
Lesson horses: Our lesson horses are carefully selected for temperament, training, and rider compatibility. You’ll ride in a calm, secure environment designed to build confidence and skills.
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 goals. Build a consistent riding schedule or bond with a specific horse through our leasing program.
Dressage Foundations and Rider Progression
- Our training emphasizes correct position, use of aids, and effective horse-rider communication, equipping you for both recreational and competitive success.
Supportive Learning Environment:
- Riders thrive in our fun, encouraging community. We ensure every student feels supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.
Schedule Your First Lesson
Booking your lesson at White Fences Equestrian Center is quick and easy with our online scheduling system. Simply select your trainer below and click the “Schedule” button to reserve your spot.
Located just outside Austin in Manor, TX, we offer top-quality dressage and hunter/jumper instruction in a professional and supportive setting. Whether you’re new to riding or advancing toward competition, our expert trainers are ready to help you achieve your goals.
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Instructors
Rider Programs in Austin | Beginner to Advanced Dressage
Every new student at White Fences begins with a private assessment/evaluation lesson. This helps our instructors tailor a safe, personalized training plan based on your riding level, whether you’re just starting, building confidence, or preparing for competition.
Beginners
At first, learning to balance and steer your horse can feel challenging. With patient instruction, beginners quickly build confidence and discover the joy of riding. Our beginner dressage lessons focus on safety, control, and developing a solid foundation for future riding success.
Intermediate
At this stage, riders begin to connect more deeply with their horse, applying concepts of timing, balance, and communication. Our intermediate dressage lessons help riders refine their skills, improve responsiveness, and prepare for more advanced work.
Advanced
Advanced riders work on precision, timing, and high-level movements while developing a unique riding style. Many riders at this level prepare for competition, including United States Dressage Federation (USDF) recognized shows. The White Fences team also provides transportation and horse care support for competitions.
Young Rider Program
We offer dressage programs for youth starting at 8 years old. Options include beginner lessons for those new to riding and advanced tracks for young riders interested in showing. Programs are designed to build horsemanship, confidence, and a lifelong love of horses.
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
Required for all new riders. A personalized evaluation to tailer your riding journey. Includes a one-time $25 credit toward a purchase at Equestrian Essence. Exclusively for new riders. Advanced registration, payment and completion required.
Credit is applied to a single purchase; no cash back or remaining balance carried forward.
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
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45 minutes - Allows the rider to feel and learn from a talented, knowledgeable, well trained and confirmed horse.