Riding Lessons

Reach your equestrian goals--from learning to saddle up your steed to maneuvering with ease-- with private or our small group lessons.

Key Riding Lesson Information

Age: 5+ (private lessons) and 7+ (group lessons)
Beginner Riders: all beginners (little to no horse experience) over 7 years old are required to take Basic Horsemanship I prior to riding lessons. It is suggested that beginners ages 5-6 years old enroll in a Pony Tails course prior to riding lessons.
Adult Attendance: children must be accompanied by an adult at riding lessons; one adult may accompany more than one child.
Weight Limit: Our horses can accommodate riders up to 235 lbs.

Prices:	Friends of the Backcountry Member	Resident	Non Resident
Group Lessons	$45	$52	$55
Private Lessons	$55	$62	$65
4-pack Private	$205	$233	$245

Lessons must be used within 90 days from date of purchase. No exceptions.

Private Riding Lessons

The low-distraction environment paired with individual attention will propel your horsemanship and riding skills at a rapid pace during this one-hour lesson. Riders, ages 5 to 99, can choose between Western or English lessons depending on your interest. Email Carly Steiger to schedule.

Purchase a private riding lesson: Single Private Lesson | 4-Pack Private Lesson

Group Riding Lessons

Group riding lessons, ages 7 and up, are offered in one-hour time slots. See below for available times and registration.

Upcoming Public Group Riding Lessons

Time and Date	Course Description

More Riding Lesson Information

What to Wear: Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes (preferably boots with a small heel). Dress appropriately for the weather, layers are recommended.
Weather Policy: Horse programs run rain, snow, or shine (with the exception of severe weather, unsafe arena conditions, or thunderstorms). Lessons missed due to weather will be rescheduled.
What to Bring: a full reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure.
Location: Backcountry Outdoor Center Horse Corrals; 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton, CO 80125. Click for map and direction
Refund Policy: Refund requests will be honored up to 24 hours prior to the start of your scheduled riding lesson minus a $5 processing fee. No refunds are given for 4-packs of riding lessons once the first lesson has been used.

Questions? Contact Carly Boyd: Email or 303-471-7078.
Questions about registering? Contact Member Services: 303-471-7020

We are working diligently to provide a clean, safe environment for you, but with all things related to COVID-19 there is inherent risk. It is up to you to choose to use the HRCA amenities, knowing that you assume risk when gathering with other people and visiting other facilities.