Horseback Riding Lessons
Horseback riding instruction at Pony Gang Equestrian Services in Camden, South Carolina emphasizes balance, seat, and legs to communicate with the horse!
- Trains legs to be in proper position
- Maintains proper body position
- Correctly use leg signals
- Does not rely on stirrups for balance
Balance is key to riding – it is a foundation on which our Equestrian programs are based.
At Pony Gang Equestrian Services in Camden SC, we offer year-round lessons for anyone over the age of 3. Adults are very welcome in our program.
Our Trainers teach Hunt Seat, Hunter over fences, Hunter Equitation, English, Jumper, Western Pleasure and Western Ranch. With a lifetime of riding experience, our Trainers know just how to explain the proper riding technique
But riding is more than just getting on a horse. Pony Gang Equestrian Services teaches all aspects of horsemanship including grooming, tacking up, the care of a horse and even a little horse psychology.
So, don't wait any longer - Enroll in our Horseback riding lessons program today!
Prices
Introductory Lesson
Our Introductory lesson is our Evaluation lesson for new students of all ages and abilities, who have never been at PGE before.
Incl. Farm tour, grooming and tacking horse/pony, riding lesson, Q & A
appr. 90 Minute
Price: $ 50
*$ 20 payback, if you sign up for one of our Lessons packages during this visit.
Private Lesson
One-on-One lessons with one of our Trainers.
Great for beginner riders of all ages.
Student learns how to groom, tack and ride a horse/pony.
60 Minute lesson*
Price: $ 45
Monthly Packages
Tiny Tot Package
A class designed to give your little one in the ages 3-5 years a "leg up" in the horse world. Once riders progress past this stage, they enter our Ready Riders Lesson. Lessons are 45 minutes in total and consist grooming, pony care and riding time. Tiny Tot lessons are a great way to get your young rider confident in the saddle.
1 lesson a week per month*
Price: $ 160
Ready Rider Package
This private lesson program (one-on-one lesson) is designed for beginner riders ages 6 and up (Adults are welcome!!). Riders learn how important a balanced and independent seat is. Riders will stay in this class till they are able to ride independently in a rising trot and steer the horse pony through small obstacle courses and ride schooling figures by heart.
1 riding lesson a week per month*
Price: $ 165
Skill Building Package
Our Skill building lesson (group lesson) is the next step for our riders. Riders enrolled in this group lesson will learn to ride a variety of horses at the walk, trot and canter. Learn their two-point position. Ride over poles and x-rails.
1 riding lesson a week per month*
Price: $ 165
Academy Package
This group program is designed for riders that are devoted to riding and want to go on the fast track of learning how to ride in a balanced and independent seat. Learn how to jump and maybe attend Horse shows in the future.
2 riding lessons a week per month*
Price: $ 320
* Our Package prices are based on 52 weeks a year. So, in a lessons month where there are 5 lessons days for you, you don't have to pay extra it is already calculated in your monthly tuition.
Our Tuition packages includes 1 weekly lesson (Academy Package 2 weekly lesson)
Lessons are 1 hour long (Group lessons are 1.5 hours). During the lesson students learn how to handle a horse the proper way, grooming, tacking, riding, un-tacking, grooming and during the summer month bathing. Our lessons times are 100% hands on activities and are always full of equine knowledge.
Please take note:
- BEGINNER RIDERS WILL START WITH LUNGE LINE LESSON.
- All riders must wear an approved riding helmet. If you do not have one, we can provide one for the first couple of lessons. But with time student should purchase their own helmets.
- All riders must wear proper pants (jeans for western riding or breeches for English riding) and boots with 2" heels (no dress boots).
- Read our "What you need to get started site?" here
- All riders should arrive at least 5 minutes* before the start of their lesson to ensure that we can start on time with your lesson. Riders that arrive late will have that time deducted from their lesson.
- 24 hours cancellation notice is required for all lessons**
* If you need more time as 15 Minutes for grooming and tacking please adjust your arrival time to this and come earlier.
**otherwise lesson will be charged with no opportunity of rescheduled.
***No refund on pre-paid lessons and this lessons are not transferable . Lessons can be rescheduled***
Pony Gang Equestrian Services is a leading Camden, South Carolina horseback riding lessons instructor on NewHorse.com!