At Joyful Noise Riding Academy, we believe that the time you spend on the ground hanging out with your horse is just as important as time spent in the saddle. We facilitate building relationships with our lesson horses through grooming, groundwork, and other horse care. We ride “English style” with Dressage emphasis. Our riding lessons focus on students becoming relaxed, balanced and how to move with the horse. Students work to become good riders that can communicate with the horse effectively. Safety is very important to us and we take our time at each level to solidify rider skills before moving up to the next level. Our lessons often include games to help riders test their skills. Even though our small program is recreational based, we take learning how to ride and care for horses seriously. It is up to us to be the very best we can be for our horses.
Our program currently specializes in teaching lessons to kids and teens. At this time, we can only accept riders under 160 pounds. Students must be at least five years old to sign up for lessons.
Our program currently specializes in teaching lessons to kids and teens. At this time, we can only accept riders under 160 pounds. Students must be at least five years old to sign up for lessons.
Horsemanship Program
Our tuition-based horsemanship program includes:
A reserved day and time for your once-a-week lesson (4 lessons a month).
Access to group unmounted lessons typically held once a month on a Saturday.
Access to barn hours for approved students.
Tuition is $250 a month
A reserved day and time for your once-a-week lesson (4 lessons a month).
Access to group unmounted lessons typically held once a month on a Saturday.
Access to barn hours for approved students.
Tuition is $250 a month
Weekly Lessons
New students start in hour long private lessons. These lessons typically include a 30-minute riding lesson and 30 minutes of horsemanship. When new students are ready, they will move into a group lesson.
Group lessons are two hours long with a total of two students. These lessons typically include an hour riding lesson and an hour of horsemanship
Sometimes I will shorten the riding part of a lesson or exchange it altogether to learn about theory, horse care, groundwork, or other topics. I reserve the right to spend our normal lesson doing something other than riding depending on what is best for the health, learning development, and well-being of both the student and horse.
Group lessons are two hours long with a total of two students. These lessons typically include an hour riding lesson and an hour of horsemanship
Sometimes I will shorten the riding part of a lesson or exchange it altogether to learn about theory, horse care, groundwork, or other topics. I reserve the right to spend our normal lesson doing something other than riding depending on what is best for the health, learning development, and well-being of both the student and horse.
Unmounted Group Lessons
These lessons are usually held once a month on a Saturday. The purpose of these unmounted lessons is for students to learn more about horses, horse care, and riding theory while having fun with friends. All current students are encouraged to participate. We often use hands-on learning activities, lectures, handouts, quizzes and games.
Barn Hours
Barn Hours is a scheduled time for students to spend extra time at the farm. Some days students may help with horse care, farm chores, or just hangout. Students must be at least 8 years old and pass the horse safety test to attend.
Are you not sure if your child is ready to sign up for the Horsemanship Program?
New students that are interested in joining our program can try a couple of lessons before committing to the Horsemanship Program. New student lessons are $60 per lesson. These lessons must be prepaid to reserve their spot. New students that enjoy lessons and want to continue can enroll in the tuition program the next month.