Looking for western riding lessons or kids camps near Fort Collins or Wellington? I run a large youth program, including kids' spring & summer camps over school breaks. I am also an excellent fit for adult riders building confidence or getting to know a new horse partner. My program offers an informal and fun learning environment focused on gymkhana, trail, and ranch riding. There is a strong emphasis on horsemanship, including all aspects of owning & caring for horses. We ride March thru December and are closed for January & February. 

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Adult & Youth Riding Lesson FAQs

Lesson Rates

1 hr Private $60

1 hr Group $45

30 min Little Cowkid Lesson (ages 5 & under) $35 

Sibling Add-ons are available at booking for all lesson types for a lesser fee

I have both beginner & intermediate horses available. Students are also invited to haul-in and take lessons on their personal horses. 

Spring Group Lesson Hours: 

Saturdays

10-11am Steady Steeds (Ages 10+) Suitable for beginners & intermediates ages who enjoy a more relaxed horse & experience

2-3pm Adult Group Class

Sundays 

10-11am Junior Riders (Ages 6-9) 

2-3pm (Ages 10+) For intermediate students who enjoy spicier horses & faster speeds 

Spring Private Lesson Hours: 

Mondays 4-6pm

Tuesdays 1:30-6pm 

Thursdays 1:30-6pm

Lesson Booking FAQs

• All booking is online through Acuity Client Scheduling. Click here for videos I made walking you through the process, including how to register for the first time, how to use the phone app, how to book multiple lessons at once, how to save payment information, and how to cancel & reschedule lessons. 

  • • Desktop site https://SerenityValleyEquine.as.me/

• Download the Acuity Client app to book from a phone (way more user friendly!)

For Android

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• If you are a first-timer with me, you must book a private intro lesson as your first lesson. 

• You can cancel and reschedule your appointment any time, provided it is 24hrs in advance (exceptions for illness & emergency).

• I will cancel & refund for inclement weather.

• Please note that I am closed Wednesdays. On workdays, I will typically not respond before 10am or after 8pm. 

2024 SPRING & SUMMER HORSE CAMPS INFO

All camps run Mon-Fri 9am-2pm with early drop-off & late pick-up available 

Fridays feature an in-house show/competition with pizza for lunch! 

$100/day, $170/day total for 2 siblings (select sibling add-on while signing up)

We provide horses, helmets, & tack, but students are also invited to haul-in their personal horses. 

2024 Spring Break Kids Horse Camp March 11th-15th Ages 10-15

2024 Kids Summer Horse Camp Dates:

June 3-7 Level I Ages 10-16

June 17-21 Level II Ages 10-16 

July 1-5 Level I Ages 6-9

July 15-19 Level II Ages 10-16

July 29-Aug 2 Special Camp TBD

Level I camps are split into age groups for junior riders (ages 6-9, who are potty-trained) and youth riders (ages 10-16). They are suitable for new riders & students who are already riding, but not yet independently loping. Level I camps will cover catching, grooming, & saddling. Students will independently ride walk/trot (with some loping for those who are ready). Students will get on-property exposure to a range of riding disciplines, including trail/obstacles and intro to western show & gymkhana events. Fridays feature an in-house western show/gymkhana competition, along with free pizza for lunch! 

Level II is for youth riders (ages 10-16) who are comfortable loping (not for new students). Level II camps will include hauling off-property to local trails, prepping for western shows (pleasure, reining, ranch riding), and practicing for gymkhana events. (Handy kids slightly above & below this age range will be happily considered.) Fridays feature an in-house western show/gymkhana competition, along with free pizza for lunch! 

Typical Camp Day Schedule

9:00am Arrival

9:15-9:45 Chores (feeding, watering, & mucking)

9:45-10:00 Snack/Water/Sunscreen Break 

10:00-11:30 Riding

11:30-12:15 Lunch Break/Free time

12:15-1:00 Riding (or inside craft/game)

1:00-2:00 Craft/Game & Cleanup

2:00pm Pickup 

What to bring: 

• A lot of cold water (a cooler will be available for food/drink)

• A couple of snacks and a hearty lunch (kids will be working hard)

• Sunscreen & a hat

• Boots with a heel 

• A change of clothes/towel (water balloon fights have been known to break out) 

How to Sign up: 

All booking is online through Acuity Client Scheduling. Click here for videos I made walking you through the process.

• • • Desktop site https://SerenityValleyEquine.as.me/

• Download the Acuity Client app to book from a phone (way more user friendly!)

For Android

For IPhone

If you are registering 2 children in the same camp please select the Sibling Add-on option when you sign up for the class!

FAQs

• Porta-potty available on site

• Early drop-off & late pick-up available within 1hr of camp times

• Please send lots of water, sunscreen, snacks, & lunch in a bag for your kiddo. A cooler will be available. We will provide pizza for lunch on Friday. 

• 50% refund available if canceled more than 2 weeks in advance, no refund within 2 weeks of camp

CONTACT 

Text 828-551-3553

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