What is the minimum age a student can start taking lessons at?
- The recommended age to start riding is 5 years old, however, we do offer pony rides to younger students.  Every child learns at different paces, the best way to know is to try!

I don’t have my own tack/horse/helmet.  Can I still take lessons?
- Absolutely! We provide all the necessary equipment to take lessons.  Feel free to use our equipment before making the financial decision to invest in your own.

Is there anything I need to wear or bring to my lessons?
- Yes.  We highly recommend riding in long pants or jeans and require all riders to wear close toed shoes.  Tennis shoes are fine, but boots with a low heel are highly recommended. Remember to bring water as well, especially in the hot summer months!

How soon will my child be able to run/jump/do barrels/show on a horse?
- It can take years to develop the skills necessary to successfully do all of those things on a horse.  Just like any sport, it takes time and commitment to see big changes.

Can adults take lessons at Spring Creek Stables?
- Absolutely yes!  More adults than you think come out for lessons.  Whether you grew up riding and want to get back into it or you’ve never sat on a horse and want to try something new, we welcome all students to our barn.

Is there a weight limit?
- This can be a tough one, but yes.  We value our horses health and wellbeing, and while we want to do our best to provide this service to as many people as possible, we still have to keep them in mind.  The weight limit for our horses is 200 pounds.

Why private lessons and not groups?
- Private lessons ensure that every student receives top quality instruction at every lesson.  All too often in big group lessons, someone is bound to get left behind.  We avoid that by offering one-on-one sessions with the instructors so every student gets the most out of their lesson and progresses faster.