Trail Riding Instructions - Leg Up Learning Solutions

Trail Riding Instruction

Explore colorful Colorado on horseback, safely and comfortably with Leg Up Learning Solutions. This isn’t your typical dude ranch trail riding situation. You will ride one of our well-trained and responsive Icelandic horses and receive personalized instruction to make your trail riding experience a success. You will have the opportunity to ride in some of the most scenic locations on the Front Range and, as you progress in your abilities, you’ll be able to go on longer and more advanced rides.

We can create a wonderful, fun, and most of all safe trail riding experience for students of all ages and abilities. We do this by following these guidelines:

All riders must schedule an introductory meeting and evaluation
Riders over 15 years of age who can demonstrate safety and control of the horse while mounted and unmounted may schedule a trail riding lesson after the initial consultation.
Riders under 15 years of age, or those who do not meet our requirements of demonstrating abilities suitable for trail instruction must schedule a private arena lesson prior to trail riding.
Children may be allowed to trail ride without prior lessons, if lead by a parent or instructor.
All riders are required to wear closed-toed shoes or riding boots at all times, and an ASTM/SEI Certified riding helmet while mounted.

Services & Prices

Please contact us if you have a request that does not fall within our standard service offerings

Introductory Sessions

(required prior to taking lessons, including trail lessons)

30-minute youth introductory meeting

$40 (for first-time students under age 15 only)

Students ages 8 and up with prior horse experience may choose a 60-minute intro session instead.

60-minute meeting and evaluation

$50 (for adults, and children over 8 who have prior horse experience)

Youth Trail Riding lessons: Private

30-minute youth Trail lesson

$40

For children too young, small, or inexperienced to ride independently (recommended for ages 3-8)
Horse will be tacked up before arrival
Student will remain on a lead-line or lunge-line for the entire lesson
Expect to spend about 20 minutes riding, at a walk
The trail ride may include walking around an enclosed field and over small obstacles such as logs

60-minute youth Trail lesson

$60

For children too young, small, or inexperienced to ride independently (recommended for ages 3-8)
Student will have time to groom and help tack up the horse
Student will remain on a lead-line or lunge-line for the entire lesson
The trail ride may include walking around an enclosed field and over small obstacles such as logs
Expect to spend about 40 minutes riding, at a walk, and possibly some trot, based on the student’s ability and comfort level

Trail Riding Instruction (Maximum 2 people)

75-minute trail lesson

$80 for one person
$65 each for 2 people

For adults, and children who can ride independently
Includes time to groom and tack up, ride, untack, and groom - all with direct supervision and hands-on instruction.
The trail ride will include the on-site property and may include other areas accessible by horseback from the property
Expect to spend about 45 minutes riding

90-minute trail lesson:

$100 for one person
$80 each for 2 people

For adults, and children who can ride independently
Includes time to groom and tack up, ride, untack, and groom - all with direct supervision and hands-on instruction.
The trail ride will include the on-site property and may include other areas accessible by horseback from the property
Expect to spend about 60 minutes riding

120-minute advanced trail lesson

$115 for one person
$100 each for 2 people

For students who can groom and tack up independently, with supervision.
Includes time to groom and tack up, ride, untack, and groom
The trail ride will include the on-site property and may include other areas accessible by horseback from the property
Expect to spend about 90 minutes riding

3-hour off-site advanced trail lesson

$150 for one person
$125 each for 2 people

Ellen has taken my two daughters on trail rides as well as given them horse lessons in the arena. She is knowledgeable, kind, and has a contagious passion for teaching people to be comfortable around horses and improve overall confidence. She has a natural way of encouraging my daughters to challenge their abilities and believe in themselves. I highly recommend Ellen. She is fun, safe, and provides a productive and memorable experience for her students.

Sarah W.Denver, CO

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