Benbrook Stables

10001 Benbrook Blvd.  •  Benbrook, Texas 76126  •  817-249-1001

                    Lessons

English or Western.  You decide when and how many lessons are right for you, however we recommend at least five 1-hour lessons to gain an understanding of horsemanship.  Learning speeds vary for each rider.  Please note that lessons involve total horsemanship, not just riding.  Our instructors have shown hundreds of people:

-  How to feed, groom and care for a horse

-  Horse safety

-  Fundamentals of horsemanship

-  Types of tack and how to use it

-  Fundamentals of riding

First Schooling Show	Beginner lessons	Jumping Lessons with Savannah	Roping Lessons with Chris	Steve, Connor & Savannah	Boyscouts Learning for Badges
Advanced Lessons	Tima and Hannah at Horse O Rama	Learn on Your Own Horse	Adult Lessons and Training	Learning how to Show	Group Lessons

The first lesson will involve an evaluation of the student and will focus on building a strong foundation.  The student will learn the basics of feeding, grooming, ground handling, tack and tacking up.  The remainder of the lesson will cover proper mounting, correct positioning and riding control at a walk.

Further lessons will review ground handling and will then progress to to riding at a trot, and then at a canter/lope.  The instructor will focus on form, position and balance.  In addition, the lesson will cover leads, patterns and the use of natural aids.  Once the student becomes a proficient rider, then the lessons can proceed to more advanced riding disciplines.

If you choose to continue past the first five lessons, we can help you to develop your own style and to pursue your individual interests such as trail riding, team penning, barrel racing, reining, jumping or showing.  The goal of the lessons will be to provide the foundation for a lifetime of horsemanship.