Lessons

3913 W Old State Road 34

Lizton IN 46149

765-676-5798

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Lessons normally start with myself evaluating you or you and your horse as the case may be.   The lesson plans are tailored to meet the needs of each individual ~ both horse and rider.  

I am pleased to work with you on your own horse, or work with you on one of our lesson horses.  We have lesson  horses that have personality types that will match the most timid rider to the most advanced rider.   Great care and time are taken to be certain that you and your lesson horse are well matched.  As you advance, you move on to a more challenging horse.

Lessons are $30.00 per session.

Meet Some of our Lesson Horses

FOR LEASE

"Sugar" Sugar is an 18-year-old Appaloosa mare.  She is and “old hand” at helping children gain confidence.  She was originally a trial horse at one of those “rent-a-horse” places.  Sugar then went on to be a contesting horse for a young girl.  Then she learned western pleasure and huntseat.  She was used in 4-H for approximately 5 years in all three disciplines.  Sugar has also made several appearances in parades and pony rides. From there she became a lesson horse for MoonWind Stables.  Sugar loves to stand for brushing and loving from adult and children alike.   She is a very gentle soul.

FOR LEASE

Pony "Pony" is a 20 year old part Halflinger Pony named "Sophie." However, we have all called her "Pony" so much that the name just STUCK:) She is a wonderful teacher for the children.  She goes both English and Western, and she even JUMPS! She is a favorite for pony parties, parades and was shown hunt seat and western pleasure until her previous owner out grew her.

FOR LEASE

"Beauty" Beauty is our Newest addition.  20 Something Grade mare   She has the slowest, smoothest lope around! She also goes both English and Western; she is great on the trails, and wonderful on the ground.  We love our Beauty.  She comes with a story too...her previous owner saved her...She went to a garage sale, and there was the pitiful black, rail thin, tired looked mare tied to a tree with a chain.  Beauty's previous owner asked the garage sale people if they would sell her the horse.  They told her to "just take her" so, 10 minutes later Beauty was on her way to her new home!  So, we feel doubly glad to have beauty with us as our very own!  Thank you Linda for sharing Beauty with us!

FOR LEASE / FOR SALE

"His Highness Prince Royal"  Royal is a big, giant baby.  He is spoiled rotten and definitely a barn favorite.     Royal is an English horse; he does hunter on the rail and is learning hunter over fences. He also does training level dressage. He is happiest when he is being pampered.  He loves to be ridden!  Royal also enjoys the occasional western pleasure in a hackamore. Every once in a blue moon, we offer one of our lesson horses for sale. Royal happens to be one of them. If you are interested in a wonderful horse for your advanced hunt seat rider, here he is.  Tried and tested for soundness, saneness, and sensibility.  He has all three!

Christmas Princess   FOR LEASE

"Her Highness Princess Ashley" 20-year-old TB mare Here is Royals matched bookend.  They ride very much alike.  They not only look alike, but they move alike.  Believe it or not, her previous owner also rescued her!  I see a pattern forming here...  Princess Ashley is another barn favorite.  She goes hunter under saddle and hunter over fences, as well as upper level dressage.  Princess Ashley is a perfectionist. She is a GREAT teacher.  She will not tolerate a slob.  If you know how to ride decently and you have soft, gentle hands, this horse will jump the moon or walk through fire for you.  She is so incredibly willing to please ~ just be gentle and respectful when you ask!  Now, if you are NOT gentle, well, she isn't going to be either.   Princess is tested, tried and true for soundness, saneness, and sensibility, she has it all and then some.

FOR LEASE

"Dolly" 8 Yr. Old Haflinger Mare We have wanted a haflinger for quite some time.  Dolly is a lovely creature; she is used for our more advanced riders. She is a lot of fun to ride and boy does she learn FAST.  Before coming to us, Dolly was used extensively as a “husband horse” on trail rides.  Dolly can be ridden both hunt seat and western pleasure.  She prefers hunt seat.  She is so ROUND that we use the mule saddle to ride her western!:)

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What do we learn at  MoonWind Stables Lessons??   Read on to find out:)

 *** Boots and HELMETS must be worn while mounted****

Proper Horse grooming.  Names of all grooming equipment and what is used for what! External Horse anatomy Horse body language Human body language Strict attention is paid to body position and body language in the interest of human and horse safety!     (visit to local tack shop)	Proper leading Whoa on ground Back on ground Horse bathing Horse Nutrition General Horse Care We keep in mind at all times safety, so we learn where to put our feet and to watch where the horses feet are, and what to do if a horse spooks or moves suddenly and how to "read" our horses body language.	Balanced riding Riding in lightness  Mounted Body language of both horse AND rider All Novice lessons begin with the student being led around on the horse.  Much to the protest of many students:) This serves a great purpose; it teaches the student balance and how to "read" the horse’s body language. This gains the students confidence, and gets a nice solid "seat" going before we move on.
Proper hoof care/cleaning Proper procedure for lifting all four feet  Hoof anatomy What a "good" hoof looks like and what a "bad" hoof looks like	Tacking up your horse properly Tack parts (Both English and Western)  Tack maintenance How to check tack safety!	Control of your horse while mounted Horse steering Leg cues Seat Cues Weight cues Vocal cues Voice commands  Novice Students graduate to steering alone after they are fully able to do so with my on ground guidance.
Glossary:   Cue: The term used to describe how a human communicates to a horse via body language, pressure, and voice commands    Tack: The term used to refer to all the equipment humans "dress" their horses in. I.E. Saddle and Bridle   Hoof: Foot of the horse	I will not move to the next phase of lessons until the student is ready You will be pushed out of your comfort zone when you are ready to move on	Safe for YOU Safe for your HORSE You are BOTH calmer afterwards These three criteria will be met, each and every time you take a lesson at MoonWind Stables.