Belle Vista Ranch

We offer lessons for all purposes.  All lessons are taught by a knowledgeable horse owner, competitor, instructor and licensed school teacher.  We value Effective & Encouraging Equine Education!  This means that you will be given personalized individual instruction that applies specifically to you, your horse and your relationship with each other. Whether you are starting from the very beginning of your horsemanship or wishing to compete more effectively, we can help you.

General Lesson Information

COUPON BOOK PRICES
Purchase a coupon book with four coupons to get a reduced rate.
A coupon must be turned in at each lesson for reduced rate to apply otherwise the single lesson rate will apply. 
No refunds on coupons.



Private 1/2 hour lesson:  $20 
(Single purchase rate:   $25)

Private 1 hour lesson:  $35 
(Single purchase rate:  $42)

Group lessons:  $25 
(Single purchase rate:  $32)


 SureStrides Adult Class at 7:00 pm Thursday

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR AVAILABLE LESSON TIMES

*NEW in 2012...TAKE TWO!
Take two lessons per week and the second lesson is only $15.

Sure Strides Adults Only

Join us on Thursday evenings at 7:00 for our adults only class.  This class is designed to Encourage adults in their horsemanship goals.  We're serious, but we don't take ourselves too seriously!  We will work on confidence, conditioning, exercises, and overall empowerment.  Your individual needs will be addressed along with that of the group.  Adults learn from each other as well as being guided by  an instructor who understands what it takes to help you become an Effective horseman/horsewoman with SURE STRIDES.

"Just A Horse"

From time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a horse, " or, "That's a lot of money for just a horse."  They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse".  Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse", but I did not once feel slighted.  Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse", and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the dark.  Those who think it's "just a horse" probably also use phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise", or "just a promise".  "Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.  "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.  Because of "just a horse" I rise early, take long walks, and look longingly to the future.

So, for folks like me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.  "Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and worries of the day.  I hope that someday others have the opportunity to understand that it's not "Just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman".  So the next time you hear the phrase "just horse", smile.  You are one of the blessed few that understand.
-Author Unknown

These are not my originally written words, but they are words that beautifully and clearly sum up the core of my thoughts regarding my relationship to the equine world.