horse back riding lessons for kids

i was thinking about signing DS up for HB riding lessons, he is 3. Is this a good age? Too young? how much does lessons generally cost?

Re: horse back riding lessons for kids

It is a bit young. I think they start closer to 4-5 yo. You would have to call local stabbles. DS does it but he has side walkers, does not lead the horse himsel and it's a special program.

Can he follow directions?

What area are you looking at? Close to Melville/Huntington there are Thomas School of Horsemanship (they are very "classic" in their riding), Sweet hills stables, Stanhope stables.

Usually that young it's only 30 minutes long. Count about $40-$45 for half hour. Some have package of lessons and it's a bit cheaper. It's cheaper on group lessons. Then they have semi private (2 riders) and private.

Re: horse back riding lessons for kids

My dd rides at Thomas's I think they are great. she did sweet hills for a short time wasn't as impressed with them. Thomas's gives you more hands on with the Horses. They do start them at 3, just got the spring application the fees are:

10 lessons 1/2 hour with three riders or if they have a group of 3-6 riders it will be 45-mins. the cost is $450.
If you ride on sundays its cheaper because they have fewer lessons because of horse shows.


private lessons 10 1/ 2 hour lessons is $590

my DD has been riding there for about 5 years and again only great things to say about them.