R & M Stables will be offering riding lessons for Fall 2018.  These sessions will have different levels, based upon the rider's ability

Our focus will be on expanding the rider's skill set beyond the basics.  Each student would be committing to a 75 minute session where they are responsible for catching, grooming, and tacking their horse.

Sign-ups are on a first come – first served basis.  You can view our facility by visiting our website www.RandMstableshendersonville.com or on Facebook.  For more information or to book lessons, please call Ron Chlasta at 615-712-3513. If you leave a message, please indicate that you are calling regarding riding lessons.

Sessions:
Session 1 (August, September-October 5—Fall Break) 
  • Monday: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1
  • Wednesday: 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/26, 10/3
  • Friday: 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5

Session 2 (October 5, November, December)
  • Monday: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
  • Wednesday: 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12,12/19
  • Friday: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14
Cost per lesson (group lessons):
  • 3 riders per group:  $40 per rider  (Sorry, no more than 3 riders per class.)
  • 2 riders per group:  $45 per student
  • Private lessons are available at $70 per lesson
  • Note - if you register for a class of three riders but we only are able to fill it with two riders, the class will cost $45.00 per rider.  We will contact you one week before we begin in order to give you enough notice.



 

Classes Available

Beginner:  Mackenzie
  • Days/Times available:  Monday-Friday  4:00-5:00pm, 5:15-6:15pm
  • Class size: Maximum of 3 riders per class 
Curriculum:  Beginner lessons will cover the fundamentals of groundwork and riding. Riders will learn:
  • Barn safety 
  • Practicing ground work (catching the horse, leading the horse, grooming, and tacking)
  • Mounting and dismounting a horse
  • Developing their seat by practicing balance and body control. 
  • Stopping and steering.
  • How to apply natural aids.

Natural Arena Riding:  Casady

  • Pre-requisite:  Rider must have completed one year of classes under Casady's training. open on a first come first served basis.
  • Class days/time:   M, W, F beginning at 5 p.m.
  • Class size:  Limit is 3 students in each class. 
  • Class Description:   This fall Casady will offer an opportunity for riders to take their lesson in our "natural arena". This arena has been designed to challenge riders to control their mount in an area that simulates what it is like when the rider is out on the trail.
Curriculum:
  • Riders can expect to learn control in an open arena that incorporates natural obstacles that they will have to negotiate.
  • Riders are expected to be able to steer their horse at the walk, trot and canter.
 
Intermediate/Advanced:   Casady
 
Requirements:
  • Advanced:  Advanced riders must have completed 1 year of lessons, master all skills at the intermediate level, and be able to control their horse comfortably at the canter. 
  • Intermediate: Intermediate riders must have completed at least two sessions of beginner lessons, be able to tack/groom their own horse, and control their horse at the walk and trot. 
 
Class Days:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 3 riders maximum per class
Class Times/Descriptions:  
  • Session 1: 
    • Advanced:  5:00-6:00 p.m.:  Topic: trail riding skills & natural obstacles
    • Intermediate: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Topic:  topic: improving arena skills & refining rider position
 
  • Session 2: 
    • Advanced:  5:00p.m.  :Topic: groundwork & improving communication with the horse
    • Intermediate:  6:30 p.m.  Topic:  Speed control and formation riding