riding Program
Riding Lesson Program
We offer personalized saddle seat horseback riding lessons for all skill levels. Our semi-private lessons are tailored to each individual's needs & goals. Group lessons allow riders to gain horsemanship skills in a group setting, prepare for competitions, and meet new friends. Our goal is to build skilled and confident riders while prioritizing safety. At Blue Meadows Farm riders can enter the horse world to enjoy riding recreationally or competitively.
Lesson Program Pricing
Introductory Package - 1 Month
- 1 lesson per week for 1 month
- $215 (10% discount)
Introductory Package - 2 Months
- 1 lesson per week for 2 months
- $405 (15% discount)
Drop In Lessons - $55
Looking to meet new friends?
Check out our beginner riding 6 week session!
Lessons are scheduled in 30 minute time slots and may include horse safety, horse grooming, equipment education, leading, along with riding. Riding program lessons are offered Tuesday-Thursdays & Sundays.
Academy Showing Program
Academy showing allows riding students to enter the saddle seat show world without having to own a horse . You are able to show Blue Meadows Farm's experienced lesson horses and travel to local and regional competitions. Our lesson program has produced numerous Iowa Saddlebred Academy State Champions. We also offer top horses available to lease if regional & national academy competition is a goal. Our leasing and lesson program has produced Monarch National Academy Champions. Academy showing teaches students how to compete, along with valuable life lessons such as sportsmanship, focus, confidence and handling criticism gracefully.
Performance Showing
For those looking to step to the next level, we offer class A performance showing. These riders have gained experience in academy and stepped up to the "big leagues" of performance showing. This allows national & world level competitions locally, regionally, and across the country. Riders in performance will either own their own horse or lease a one of our "lease horses". These horses are in show training prepared for each individual rider. Whether you enjoy competing or just want a one on one bond with a specific horse there is a lot to gain from performance showing American Saddlebreds & Hackney Ponies.
What Do I Wear to Lessons?
First lesson
● Student to wear long pants and hard-soled shoes with heel
● No crop tops, shorts, capris, dresses, skirts, or sandals, please!
● Safety helmet provided, strongly recommended to purchase your own helmet even at lesson #1
○ Ovation Deluxe Schooler Helmet (Available Amazon Prime)
● Long hair is to be in a low ponytail, braid, or bun, NOT down
After Introductory Session
● Riding Jodhpurs ( jods not tights)
● Paddock boots (Amazon - Tuff Rider or Ariat)
● Helmet - Ovation Deluxe Schooler
● Riding Gloves
3 Months of Lessons & Academy Riders
●Stirrup leathers, with irons (black stirrup pads), and brass name tag with name or initials.
Lauren will order stirrup iron sets, email to order.