Instruction

Quest offers horseback riding lessons to anyone interested in ongoing instruction to learn to ride, regardless of their goals. With our lesson program we emphasize fun and, of course, safety. We never push students but gently encourage our clients to challenge themselves to improve their skills and broaden their experience. We offer instruction in English Hunter Jumper and Western Pleasure disciplines. All students start with the fundamentals of barn safety and the proper care and grooming of horses. From there you will be taught a foundation of horsemanship, both on the ground and in the saddle. Students progress further into their disciplines at their own speed and move through the curriculum as their skills develop. We strive to make every lesson safe, challenging and fun.

Our strength is with adults of all ages and children 10 years and older. If you are interested in lessons for a child younger than 10 please feel free to contact us as we’ll be happy to refer you to an instructor.

Please note: We do not offer horse rentals or trail rides. We are unable to offer single lessons, you must be interested in regularly scheduled lessons.

About Your Lesson

Each lesson costs $70 and is 45 minutes of instruction. You must allow for additional time before and after each lesson for horse grooming and tack care. You may pay for lessons with cash, checks or via Paypal at:

https://www.paypal.me/questhorse/

Lessons are private except when scheduling demands us to group riders together. But relax, group lessons are fun. Lessons are conducted using a communication system that allows you to always hear the instructor.

Our quest is to be inclusive. We try to make our program available to anyone interested in learning how to ride. We understand that budgets and schedules can be difficult but we ask that students make a commitment to a schedule of:

Every other week on a fixed day and time
Weekly on a fixed day and time

When you come for your lesson we encourage you to spend extra time at the barn before or after. This will give you an opportunity to deepen your bond with the horses and build a partnership with them. But you'll also have time to make new friends and learn from other horse enthusiasts.

We generally ride outdoors so sunscreen is recommended if not long sleeves. Please, bring water to your lesson. Riding is serious exercise and you’ll want to stay hydrated.

Before your first lesson download and sign our Release Forms.

You should arrive to lessons ready to ride in appropriate riding apparel:

Helmet
Breeches or jeans
A fitted shirt (preferably knit)
Boots -English riders should have paddock boots and half chaps or tall boots. Western riders can wear any sturdy boot with a heel and a toe thin enough to fit in a stirrup. No tennis shoes/sneakers/athletic shoes.

You can shop locally for any of your riding supplies at these stores.
Vista Madera Feed & Tack
Western Saddlery