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LOH Riding School (503) 636-1319
Lake Oswego HuntBarn (503) 636-9993
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Riding School Courses

All riding classes are offered for ages seven through adult. New classes are opened as demand requires — email or call us at 503.636.1319 for scheduling information. Before your first lesson, you will need to fill out a Lesson Order Form and our Non-Member Waiver.

Private Lessons

Private lessons at the Riding School arranged by the Riding School Director only and are available only as scheduling allows. Private lessons run for 30 minutes and are based on the rider's skills and interests. This is a great way to get back into riding, to test the waters before you dive in, or to polish up the skills you are working on in group lessons.
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Orientation Lessons

This a one hour class designed for new students to become oriented to the Lake Oswego Hunt Club, learn how to safely handle the horse from the ground, and independently prepare the horse for riding. When the student has successfully tacked the horse up, the class will move to the arena, where students will learn the beginning basics of controlling a horse at the walk and trot. Riding is done in a very controlled environment either on a longe line, with a leader, or independently depending on the rider's needs. When the student is able to able to safely and independently tack up the horse, ride at the walk, and is learning more about the trot, the student is ready to move into Beginning Flatwork.
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Beginning Flatwork

Pre-requisite: Orientation Lessons, or demonstrated ability to tack up and ride independently at the walk and trot.

This 2 hour class is designed for the beginning rider, or for the returning rider who wants to brush up on their skills and confidence. Students are expected to arrive a half hour before the riding portion of the lesson to groom and tack up the horse. The riding portion of the lesson may be 50 to 60 minutes in length depending on when the class arrives in the arena. The student will learn correct equitation at the walk, the sitting trot, the posting trot on the correct diagonals, and the two-point at the walk and trot. The student will also learn to use leg aids in addition to reins, and will independently control the horse at the walk and trot. After riding, students are expected to groom, "put away" the horse, and properly re-store the equipment. To move out of Beginning Flat, students must be able to ride confidently at the walk, sitting trot, posting, and two-point at the trot while maintaining the correct equitation. Students also must demonstrate a secure seat, independent hands, and control of the horse at the walk and trot in order to begin canter work.
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Intermediate Flat

Pre-requisite: Beginning Flatwork or ability to walk, trot, and learning the canter, and to prepare the horse for riding independently, as well as basic equipment care.

This 2 hour class is designed for riders moving out of Beginning Flat and who are learning, or ready to learn, the canter. Riders are expected to independently prepare the horse for riding as well as "put away" the horse after riding. At this level, riders will learn precise handling of their horse at the walk, trot, and canter while maintaining proper equitation and control. Class content includes, but is not limited to: balancing in two-point at all three gaits, riding without stirrups, control over ground poles, proper rein contact, following hands, and canter leads. Riders who successfully complete this class will be to ride safely and confidently in all three gaits, and will also be eligible for leasing our school horses.
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Advanced Flatwork

Pre-requisite: Intermediate Flatwork, or ability to ride confidently at walk, trot, and canter

This two hour class is designed for riders moving out of Intermediate Flat, or who have the ability to ride confidently in correct equitation and control at the walk, trot, and canter. Students are expected to independently prepare the horse for riding as well as "put away" the horse after riding. Advanced riders will ride with or without stirrups at the walk, trot, canter, and in the two-point at the walk, trot, canter, with or without stirrups. Students will do more intensive ground pole and cavelletti work to prepare for jumping, and will also work on canter changes, leg yields and turns, the beginning steps of collection, the beginning basics of Dressage and Jumping, and school horses with manageable vices that need a more experienced hand.
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Beginning Jumping (to 1’ 6”)

Riders who wish to proceed to jumping, who have mastered the skills in Advanced Flatwork and who are assessed as ready by the Riding School Director, may join this class. Riders will learn to balance over poles and cavaletti, and when their skills are solid in these areas they will begin jumping over small cross bars. Jumpers are expected to balance their own passion for jumping with their horse’s physical well-being. Riders in jumping classes are required to take Advanced Flatwork at the same time.
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Intermediate Jumping (1’6” to 2’)

Riders who have mastered the skills required in Beginning Jumping, and who have been approved by our lead instructor as to their skills in the saddle, and by the director as to their horsemanship on the ground, may proceed to Intermediate jumping. The student’s base should be very solid, crest releases will be taught. Students will learn distances and striding. Riders in jumping classes are required to take Intermediate Flatwork at the same time.
Classes: One (1) or two (2) mounted lessons per week
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Advanced Jumping (2’ to 2’6”)

Riders who wish to proceed with jumping, who have mastered the skills in Intermediate Jumping and who are assessed as ready by our lead instructor may join this class. Riders will learn full eight (8) jump courses with emphasis on turns and striding. Students can alternate between releases. Courses will be ridden both over stadium jumps and cross country. Jumpers are expected to learn the art of balancing their own passion for jumping with their horse’s physical well-being, and off-horse classes will emphasize higher level horsemanship skills. Riders in jumping classes are required to take Advanced Flatwork at the same time. Riders in the advanced jumping course are required to assist with one beginning level class each month.
Classes: One (1) or two (2) mounted lessons per week
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Adult Classes

Never taken lessons but always wanted to learn? Nervous about horses but still want to ride? Used to ride but it's been several years? Adult classes are tailored-made to suit your needs! We teach beginning through advanced riding for adults. Call the Riding School at 503.636.1319 to find out which adult class would best suit your needs!
Cost: See Lesson Rates

Adult Horsemanship Classes

Trying to learn more about horses for your horse-crazy kid but feel a little nervous? Or are you an experienced rider who wants to learn more about stable management, horse care, and this crazy horse industry? Our Adult Horsemanship classes will meet your needs! We cover topics from safe trailering, safe handling and turn-out, horse needs for vet and farrier, etc.  Classes run a six-week basis with a different subject each week. Some classes will be hands-on. You’ll receive take-home information each week. Call the Riding School today at 503.636.1319 for more information!