Equestrian Lessons
At White Fences Equestrian Center near Austin, TX, we offer expert horseback riding lessons for adults and youth. Our instructors specialize in dressage, an equestrian discipline focused on developing harmony, balance, and precision between horse and rider. We have also hired a new trainer that will teach hunter/jumpers. Whether you’re looking for casual riding or preparing for competitive dressage, our lessons are designed to build strong horsemanship and solid riding technique at every level.
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 individual goals, whether you're learning the fundamentals of horsemanship or advancing through dressage levels. Our approach supports riders of all ages and experience levels.
Safe, Reliable:Â
Lesson horses: Our lesson horses are carefully selected for temperament, training, and rider compatibility. We provide a calm, secure environment ideal for developing confidence and skill.
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. Build a consistent riding schedule or bond with a specific horse through our leasing program.
Dressage Foundations and Rider Progression
- We emphasize strong fundamentals: correct position, use of aids, and horse-rider communication all to prepare you for long-term success in recreational or competitive dressage.
Supportive Learning Environment:
- Riders thrive in our fun, encouraging community. Our goal is to make every student feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow at their own pace.
Schedule Your First Lesson
Booking is easy with our online scheduling system. Check out our trainers below and click on the "schedule" button to schedule your lessons! White Fences is located just outside Austin in Manor, TX — a short drive for top-quality instruction in a professional setting.
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.Â
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.Â
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
Contact for rates
45 minutes - Allows the rider to feel and learn from a talented, knowledgeable, well trained and confirmed horse.