Weekly Horse Riding Lessons

Offering riding instruction in a variety of disciplines:

- Basic Horsemanship
- On the Ground Horsemanship
- English (basic English equitation, introductory dressage and jumping, hunt seat equitation/pleasure)
- Western (Equitation, Pleasure, Trail: competition & recreational)
- Western Dressage and Cowboy Dressage
- Speed Events (barrels, poles, intro. roping, goat tying)
- Halter & Showmanship
- We do not offer guided trail rides.

Boarders/Leasers:
- $95 per student per private/semi-private lessons - 1 hour lesson
- $55 per student per group class - 3+ students
- $35 per student for lunging
- $85-$100 per student for rides

NON Boarders/Leasers:
- $115 per student per private/semi-private lessons - 1 hour lesson
- $85 per student per beginner/intermediate group class - 3+ students
- $70 per student per all other group classes - 3+ students

Payments & Policies:

- No cancellation fee for canceling when sick for lessons!
- We accept checks, cash, Venmo, PayPal, and all major credits for payment
- All payments are due at beginning of each lesson
- We have a 24 hour cancellation policy, failure to notify will result in full charge of the lesson!
- Lessons will be cancelled if it is below 20 degrees, we will notify you, but feel free to contact us if weather is questionable.
- All riders must sign a release of liability waiver or a parent must sign if student is a minor.
- All rider's under age 18 must wear an equine certified riding helmet whenever they are mounted on a horse.
- Rider's over age of 18 have the option to wear an equine certified riding helment, however they must sign an acknowledgement stating that they are choosing not to wear.
- All rider's should wear long pants, boots with a heel (preferably no laces). Gloves are recommended for winter riding months.
- Pre-purchased lessons expire one year after purchase date.
- All pre-purchased lessons are non-refundable.
- All students that do not have their own or leased horse available to them to use for lessons must have approval from instructor Amy Prechter to utilize a CRE lesson horse in lessons.

2025 CRE Fall Riding Lesson Schedule:

Monday
2:00pm Adult Horsemanship Class - Instructed by Amy Prechter
4:00pm Advanced Barrels and/or Pole Bending - Instructed by Amy Prechter

Tuesday
2:00pm Intermediate Barrel Racing Class
4:00pm Intermediate Horsemanship Class (1 class a month will be designated to bareback/no stirrups)
5:00pm Intro to Roping

Wednesday
2:00pm Adult Barrel Racing Class
4:00pm Cowboy Dressage Class - Instructed by Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson

Thursday
9:00am Groundwork/Trail/Horsemanship Class - Instructed by Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson
2:00pm Get Acquainted/ReAcquainted Adult Horsemanship Class series
4:00pm Intermediate Barrel Racing Class
5:00pm Intro to Roping

Friday
Select Fridays at 4pm Speed Events Or Ranch/Trail Horse Class

Select Saturday's:
Select Saturdays/PIR Days Intermediate and Beginner Horsemanship Classes
Sept 13th, 29th, Oct 4th, Nov 1st, Nov 14th
9:00am Intermediate Horsemanship Class
10:30am Beginner Horsemanship Class

Select Sunday's:
To be determined

The Get Acquainted/re-acquainted horsemanship and beginner horsemanship classes will resume on a regular schedule in spring of 2025.

We DO NOT offer guided trail rides. Thank you.

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Private and Semi Private Lessons:

Please check the Private Lesson Calendars to also understand when Semi-Private Lessons are available.

Amy and Justin will be available for a very limited number of private lessons. To schedule reach out to Amy at 530-263-3433 or email at: cedarridgeequines@gmail.com to schedule private/semi private lessons.

Jessica Howard will be available for a limited number of private/semi private lessons. You can check out this link for scheduling and if you cannot find an appointment time feel free to reach out to her.
Jessica Calendar

(Not every class is offered year around, please check schedule for available classes)

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Barrel Racing Series

Dates:

Sidepots:
We will have a fun, new added opportunity for participants to compete for sidepot money and earn high points. Should participants participate in any of the offsite events listed, they will be eligible to pay sidepot entry fee per sidepot event and enter their fast time from event to win divisional money in each sidepot entered, as well as be able to earn high points from each individual sidepot race. To enter must identify which sidepot race, pay entry fee per division, identify which division/s and submit picture of results with your time to be entered into the sidepot.

Sidepots Events:
MSU Rodeo Spring Races (choose your best time from any of the race dates to enter)
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Glacier Race July 11-14th (choose your best time from any of the race dates to enter)
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Valley View Rodeo (choose your best time from any of the race dates to enter)
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To participate CRE races rider must be actively taking lessons in any of our weekly group classes offered at CRE. This series is designated for boarders/leasers/students with their own horses who are active in our lesson program, however a limited number of CRE lessons horses will be available for a limited number of students (must have instructor approval). Any horses attending from offsite must provide proof of current negative coggins test and proof of current vaccine record.

We must have a minimum of five entries to run each CRE on site race. 4D Divisional cash payouts for each weekly race (5D with enough entries) Races will be held weather permitting basis and a rescheduled date will be added if race is cancelled.

Categories:
Pee Wee (8 & under)
Youth (17 & under)
Open (all ages)

Time onlys available, 1 included in each entry fee, $5 for each after that.

High Point:
We will have a summer high point series for those of you that are interested in winning a buckle and other awesome prizes. Participants can participate in youth and/open high point divisions but must pay a one time fee for 2025 per division per horse and rider combination.

High Point Cost:
To be eligible for summer end high point awards you must pay one time fee:
$65 for the entire summer per division (youth and/or open)
$35 Pee Wees

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Entry Fees for Onsite and Sidepots:
CASH, Check or Venmo payable day of competition
Open Entry Fee: $35
Youth Entry Fee: $35
Pee Wee Entry Fee: $15
Extra time onlys: $5 per run
(Each entry includes 1 time only)
$10 office fee per race or sidepot entry
Fee if utilizing a CRE Lesson Horse to compete: $35

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Horsemanship Education & Accountability Classes

This will be a lesson series designed to aid students who are committed to progressing in their horsemanship and partnership with their horse, whether they are just starting out or have years of experience. Lessons will be geared toward assisting students in setting 2025 goals and progressing towards these goals by developing a clear, individualized conditioning and exercise plan for horse and rider, further developing the partnership between rider and horse, providing an outlet for support and accountability.

To participate in this lesson series rider must have their own horse or be committed in a long term lease of horse. The idea of this lesson series is to aid horse and rider in developing a partnership with their horse, provide a team of support for all participants as providing as well as creating an outlet for accountability and support for obtaining their identified goals.

At first lesson setting, each of the riders will identify what they would like to work on/accomplish with their horse, this will determine what will be the topics of each of the lessons in the series (examples: groundwork, trail work, equitation, trailering, competition, etc). Each horse and rider team will work through the process of developing an individualized obtainable plan with instructor to assist in meeting short term and long term goals that we will be setting in the first lesson. Instructor will evaluate tack/equipment, type/fit and identify any needs/changes that may need to be made for success. Each lesson will consist of time on the ground and in the saddle.

Between lessons, riders should utilize this plan as a tool for their daily routines including, horse care, daily stretches, conditioning and exercises for (horse and rider), as well as for making traveling/competition plans if applicable.

Each rider will be given an accountability journal in which they will use to track daily routines (horse and human), horse care/health, progress towards goals, lessons/clinics taken, competitions, successes and challenges.

Each rider will also receive a series shirt.

At each lesson session riders will be asked to share, reflect and discuss progress with the team on their journey towards meeting their goals, as well as any hurdles they may have encountered. We will then work through how to address these and continue along the path towards a successful journey/partnership with their horse.

We will have team support (through email/group text and or social media group) for those riders that would like to take part. They can share motivational posts/quotes/comments, questions, experiences, videos of exercises/rides to share with their team mates for reflection/discussion.

Each and every horse and rider team will have the opportunity to earn their very own Cedar Ridge Equine Horsemanship Lesson Series Participation Buckle should they meet the following requirements:

• Each horse/rider must participate in 4/5 of the lessons. If they must miss a lesson they will still need to turn in their accountability journal and discuss with instructor their progress/successes/challenges. We understand extreme circumstances do come up and will take each case by case should they occur. Horse substitutions may be made with instructor approval.

• Accountability journal will be turned in and checked for completion at each of the lessons.

• Rider must be kind, courteous, respectful to instructor/s and team members.

• Rider is actively working with their horse towards meeting their individualized goal plan.

Lead Instructor: Amy Prechter

Dates: (Dates are tentative and subject to change for weather/temperatures/events)
Thursday, August 21st 9am-12pm
Thursday, September 11th 9am-12pm
Thursday, October 23rd 9am-12pm

Cost:
$125 per lesson ($625 for series) (Must participate in 4/5 lessons and meet lesson participation requirements to receive a belt buckle)

Register for Lesson Series

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Beginner/Intermediate Horsemanship Class SERIES
At CRE we strive to provide a safe, fun and educational environment for all of students and horses. In our beginner/intermediate horsemanship class we will cover basic aspects of horsemanship both on the ground with horses and riding: On the ground students will learn horse safety, knot tying, grooming, tacking up the horse and so much more. Riding will include a warm-up, stretches, rail work and then students will work on horsemanship patterns. This class is designed for students with no prior to little riding experience as well as students who have had some training. Students will learn how to walk and trot. Students are welcome to ride English or Western. We provide all lesson horses and tack. Please visit with us ahead of time if you would like to bring your own horse to class.

Each student will receive an equine proficiency skill card, as students progress they will become proficient in what we will believe are necessary skills needed to progress into other horsemanship classes we offer. Once a student has become proficient in all required skills and has received a check off on each skill on their proficiency card, then they will be able to move into our intermediate horsemanship classes. All ages welcome, must be at least age 5. Classes will be canceled if temperature is 20 degrees or below. Participants will be divided into groups based on their background of horse experience beginner or intermediate.

Time:
9:00am-10:30am Intermediate Horsemanship Classes
10:30am-12:30pm Beginner Horsemanship Classes

Cost: $85 per class
If class is full please add yourself to waitlist as we often have cancellations and/or may add additional classes if we have enough interest.

(Weather/temperatures permitting on all dates)

Dates:
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Saturday, November 14th, 2025
MORE TO COME!!

BEGINNER REGISTRATION
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INTERMEDIATE REGISTRATION
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Fall Break Horsemanship Beginner/Intermediate SERIES
In our beginner/intermediate half day horsemanship series, participants will spend daily time in the saddle, on the ground horsemanship and crafting and journaling. Our priority is to provide a safe, fun and educational experience for all of our riders and horses. Participants with little to no prior horse experience are welcome to attend. All participants will need to pack water/snacks daily. Stable Hand program not available for this session. We will have fall themed crafts at this session.

Time: 9am-12:30pm
Cost: $425 BOTH days, $250 per day
Dates: October 16 and 17th, 2025

Mandatory $100 non-refundable deposit due at sign up.

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Get Acquainted/Reacquainted with Horses Group Horsemanship Class
Instructor: Jessica Howard/Amy Prechter/Justin Hanson
This class will be a five week series of a one time weekly horsemanship class. The content of the class will be geared towards individuals who maybe had prior horse experience and are wanting to get back into riding. Each class will build on each the next, we will cover everything from horse safety, grooming, tacking up English or/ Western, knot tying, leading, ground work and work into riding basic warm exercises, walk, jog/trot and eventually lope/canter as riders progress. Each riding class will wrap up with exercises/patterns/maneuvers off of the rail, we will wrap up with untacking/putting horses away. We will have multiple instructors/assistants available at this class. Our goal for riders would be that at the end of this series they would be able to graduate into any of weekly group classes offered at CRE and will be comfortable catching horse/grooming/tacking up and riding independently in a group setting. It is highly recommended that you attend every class, as each class builds from the last one. We will provide horses and tack for this class.

Time: 2pm-3:30pm

Dates: Sept 11, 25 and Oct 2, 9 (Thursdays)
Cost: $85 per class - $330 for all 4 classes

Arrive early first day of class (12:45pm) to complete registration.

Register

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Cowboy Dressage Virtual Show Series
We are excited to announce that we will be facilitating the videoing of tests for the upcoming Cowboy Dressage Virtual shows! We hold them during our regularly scheduled Cowboy Dressage Class times!

Please make sure to note the following dates and visit CowboyDressageWorld.com to register for each of the virtual shows.

Please feel free to reach out with questions regarding how to submit entries, memberships, what to wear, what tests to ride. If you don't have a horse and would like to reserve a horse just let me know, we are here to help. We will help with video uploads/submissions of tests as needed. All video test ride dates could be subject to change if weather is not on our side. Sign up for video of test rides at CRE is available on the group lesson schedule. Arrive at 4pm, be tacked up and ready to ride at 4:30pm. We will warm up and then start on test rides.

Cost:
$45 if you have your own/leased horse available
$65 if you need to use a CRE Lesson horse/tack

Virtual Test #1 (we will host if arena is dry and ready)
Wed April 23rd - Entries due with Cowboy Dressage
Wed April 30th - 4pm Video of test rides

Virtual Test #2
Wed June 18th - Entries due with Cowboy Dressage World
Wed June 25th - 4pm video of test rides

Virtual Test #3
Wed July 23th - Entries due with Cowboy Dressage World
Wed July 30th - 4pm video of test rides

Virtual Test #4
Wed Sept 3rd - Entries due with Cowboy Dressage World
Wed Sept 10th - 4pm video of test rides at CRE

Date to note: Cowboy Dressage World Finals-Rancho Marietta Ca. October 10th-12th, 2025

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CRE Trail/Ranch Horse Competition:
Come join us for a fun, family, friends educational horsemanship event!

This competition is open to all ages of riders that are comfortable at the walk/trot and at a minimum learning to lope/canter. Western tack is recommended for this event. Students must have access to their own horse/leased horse or access approved by instructor from CRE for use of CRE lesson horse. This is a trail course competition, riders will be asked to perform a variety of maneuvers and trail obstacles, inside and outside of the arena. Each rider will be timed and judged, points for fastest time will be awarded, but the emphasis/majority of points will be given for quality/correctness of maneuver. If you are interested but not experienced in this type of event and want to learn more/better prepare you and your horse to compete in this competition, check our weekly extreme trail/ranch horse class. We highly recommend participating in this class to be prepared for this event. All horses coming from off site must provide proof of current vaccinations and proof of negative coggins test. We will have potluck lunch following event.

Divisions:
Open (all ages)
Youth (17 & under)
Must have a minimum of 5 participants to host the competition!

Cost: $75
$75 entry fee per division (Cash, check, venmo or prepaid online payment)

Must have access to your own/or leased horse, instructor approval to utilize CRE lesson horse

Date TBD:

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ABC's Cowboy Dressage Clinic
This clinic will cover the ABC’s of Cowboy Dressage. We will discuss the court, symmetry of the court, types of courts, divisions, tests, show attire, types of gaits and gait variation, classes, tests/score sheets. We will spend time on the ground learning the court as well as in the saddle. Lesson horses available upon request and with instructor approval. There is a small lesson horse use fee for those needing a lesson horse. All riders should be comfortable riding independently and at the walk and jog/trot.

Date: August 25th and 26th, 2025
Time: 9am-12pm each day
Instructor Amy Prechter and Justin Hanson

Register

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DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES AVAILABLE IN THE YEAR

Introduction to Speed Events
Instructor: Vivian Ripley
In the introduction to speed events class we will cover: 1st half hour is safety, grooming, tacking up the horse, followed by riding which includes a warm-up, stretches, rail work and then we will work on introducing the rider to speed events such as barrels, poles, goat tail tying, keyhole and other gymkana events. This class is designed for students who are interested in learning about speed events. Students should be fairly independent at riding, able to walk and trot independently. It is recommended that students have participated in our beginner horsemanship classes prior to starting in this class. Students will ride Western. CRE Lesson horses and tack available for this class. Ages 5 & up. Classes will be canceled if temperature is 20 degrees or below.
Arrive at 4:00pm to tack up, ride at 4:30pm

Heelomatic Roping Practice
This a fun team roping practice evening in which we will pull the Heelomatic machine around the arena. It is open to boarders, leasers, and individuals with their own horse. Great way to tune up your skills, start a young horse on roping or to learn to rope, something for everyone. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

English Equitation Class
This class will cover basic aspects of English riding: warmup, stretches, rail work and then we will work on English Equitation patterns, dressage work and/or introductory jumping. This class is designed for students who are comfortable at a walk and trot, and canter. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse. Class Available upon request.

Youth Beginner Horsemanship Class
We strive to provide a safe, fun and educational environment for all of students and horses. In our beginner horsemanship class we will cover basic aspects of horsemanship both on the ground with horses and riding: On the ground students will learn horse safety, knot tying, grooming, tacking up the horse and so much more. Riding will include a warm-up, stretches, rail work and then students will work on horsemanship patterns. This class is designed for students with no prior to little riding experience. Students will learn how to walk and trot. Students are welcome to ride English or Western. We provide all lesson horses and tack. Please visit with us ahead of time if you would like to bring your own horse to class.

Each student will receive an equine proficiency skill card, as students progress they will become proficient in what we will believe are necessary skills needed to progress into other horsemanship classes we offer. Once a student has become proficient in all required skills and has received a check off on each skill on their proficiency card, then they will be able to move into our intermediate horsemanship classes. All ages welcome, must be at least age 5. Classes will be canceled if temperature is 20 degrees or below.

Intermediate Horsemanship Class
This class is for students that are interested in fine tuning their horsemanship skills and is open to all ages as long as the student is confident at the walk, trot/jog and canter/lope and are welcome to ride English or Western. Class will consist of a basic warm up for horse and rider on the ground and in the saddle, followed by work on horsemanship patterns, obstacles, desensitizing, and training maneuvers for developing a softer feel and relationship with your horse. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

Adult Horsemanship Class
In the adult horsemanship class we will cover basic aspects of riding: warmup, stretches, rail work and then we will work on a horsemanship patterns. This class is designed for students who are gaining basic riding skills or perhaps have not ridden for awhile and wanting to build their confidence up in the saddle. Students will basic horsemanship safety and skills and will learn how to walk, trot and eventually canter. Students are welcome to ride English or Western. Must have your own/leased horse available or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse.

Cowboy Dressage Class
Instructor: Amy Prechter (Certified Level 1 Cowboy Dressage Clinician)
Must have your own horse/leased horse available to participate or approved access by instructor to CRE lesson horse. This class is open to all ages that are confident at a walk, jog and lope. We will work warm up working on gaits variations utilized in Cowboy Dressage, transitions, ABC’s fundamentals of Cowboy Dressage, riding the court/tests, and various maneuvers.

Advanced Barrel Racing/Pole Bending Class
This class is designed for students that would like to fine tune their barrel racing/pole bending/speed events. This class is open to riders that are advanced in their riding skills, actively competing in speed events and own their own horse, leased horse or have a CRE lesson horse available to them (please message Amy in advance for use of lesson horse). Riders must be comfortable and able to ride independently at the walk, trot and lope/canter in large groups. In each class students will warm up their horses and learn about the importance of warm exercises & fitness for themselves and their horses. The last portion of class will be spent working on exercises and/or barrel/pole pattern work. Allow for time to un-tack your horse after the lesson, must be able to tack up entirely on your own. Class is 1.5 to 2 hours in length depending on number of students signed up.

Equine Athlete Fitness Class
This class is designed for the competitive horse/rider in almost any discipline to help keep your equine athlete tuned and conditioned. Warm up stretches will be conducted for both horse and rider at beginning of the class. Exercises that teach proper balance and flex through turns, extension, collection, precision movements and understanding control over your mounts entire body are some of the aspects covered in this class. This class maintains controlled gates and does not include speed drills. Must have your own horse/leased horse to participate or prior arrangement for use of a CRE lesson horse from instructor of class.

Fundamentals of Speed Events Class
In the introduction to speed events class we will cover: 1st half hour is safety, grooming, tacking up the horse, followed by riding which includes a warm-up, stretches, rail work and then we will work on introducing the rider to speed events such as barrels, poles, goat tail tying, keyhole and other gymkana events. This class is designed for students who are interested in learning about speed events. Students should be fairly independent at riding, but we will have individual help available for those students that need it. It is recommended that students have participated in our beginner horsemanship classes prior to starting in this class or have prior riding experience. Students will ride Western. CRE Lesson horses/tack available. Ages 5 & up.

Combo on the Ground/ Equitation Fitness Class
This class is designed for the competitive horse/rider in almost any discipline to help keep your equine athlete tuned on the ground and in the saddle. This class will begin with warm up stretches for both horse and rider on the ground. Some classes will be taught entirely on the ground while other classes will start with groundwork and move to work in the saddle with exercises/maneuvers that teach proper balance and flex through turns, extension, collection, precision movements and understanding control over your movements and entire body position are some of the aspects covered in this class, as well as strength training for horse and rider to improve overall riding with an emphasis on equitation. This class maintains controlled gaits and does not include speed drills. Must have your own horse/leased horse/or access to CRE lesson horse available to sign up.

Extreme Trail/Ranch Riding Class
This class is open to all ages of riders that are comfortable at the walk/trot and at a minimum learning to lope/canter. Western tack is recommended, but students are welcome to ride English in select classes based on the class curriculum. Students must have access to their own horse/leased horse or access approved by instructor from CRE to use CRE lesson horse. This class is designed to introduce trail a variety of maneuvers and extreme trail obstacles to horse and/or rider. This class can be done entirely on the ground and is an excellent class for introducing a young/green horse to groundwork/maneuvers/desensitizing/trail obstacles. Some classes may involve introductory roping/tracking the Heelomatic/ flag work and eventually build up to the maneuvering live cattle in the spring (team sorting/penning/trailing/gathering and eventually roping).