Beginners through advanced riders can learn while enjoying a horseback ride in beautiful Kaua’i. Whether your goal is to get comfortable enough to go on a trail ride, to advance to ‘A level’ competition, or simply to try something new, come have fun while you grow. Take a single lesson, a building block series of lessons, or a trail riding lesson to achieve your personal goals. Both adults and children (from age 6 up) are welcome. Special needs students can be accommodated.
Teaching Techniques
Using teaching techniques developed in part by the American Riding Instructors Association, our instructors introduce and reinforce knowledge of handling a horse from the ground and while mounted. An ARIA certified riding instructor is available. Lessons utilizing TTEAM and Centered Riding techniques emphasize fun, safety, a balanced seat, communication with your horse, and personal growth, whether in a Western, Hunt Seat or Dressage saddle. Learn basic horsemanship skills and preparation for jumping, dressage, or gymkhana. Gentle stretching routines and stress reduction exercises are done both on and off the horse, and immediate biofeedback from the horse can help you grow.
Adults
Private lessons are offered by appointment. On going or individual lessons are available. Fees are $85 for one hour, with discounts available for Kama`aina or those paying for 10 lessons in advance. Ongoing students are encouraged to participate in grooming and tacking before the riding lesson begins, essentially spending up to 2 hours with the horse.
Children ages 6 and up may also ride in private lessons. These lessons center around games that develop physical and mental skills as well as fostering high self-esteem. A small Welsh pony is available for children under 75 pounds. Children’s lessons begin on the ground, familiarizing students with how to relate to a pony. The pony is generally led by a parent while the child rides and receives instruction.
Private children’s lessons are $85/hour. If a parent does not want to lead we can provide a leader for an additional $20. Leader must wear sox and covered shoes, loaners available, be prepared to get dirty.
Super Sunday Lessons
Hawaii has the shortest school year of any state, and we are encouraging learning in a different arena during days of non public school attendance.
We are offering low cost lessons for local children residents on Super Sundays. 2 hour sessions are $75, and include horse care and riding. Two students age 12 and up can share the time and one horse, bringing the cost down to $37.50 per person. Students 6 to 11 years old can come in groups of up to 3 riders, bringing the cost to $25 per person, with parental participation welcome.
Call to reserve now: 808-822-4688
Family sharing pony lesson on Kauai.
Father and son learn together.
Learning to feed an apple to a pony.
kids hoofpick each other
pick up a horse hoof
We offer lessons for people with special needs. As each person is different with different needs, we speak in advance to the person or their caregiver to see how we can best create a fun, safe environment. We have a small, quiet pony for those under 100 pounds, and horses for larger people. We do not have a hoist or platform, and we are frequently in mud due to rain, so riders need to be somewhat mobile. The lead instructor is obtaining NARHA certification, and has taught Special Education in the public schools.
The cost is $55/half hour, plus $20/helper if we supply sidewalkers and leaders.
Call to reserve now: 808-822-4688
Lesson Details
Please check-in ½ hour before lesson is scheduled to begin. All riders need to wear long pants down to the ankles and wear long socks up to the calves. Rentals are available. We will provide all riders a helmet and boots and require them to be worn. We will conduct lesson rain or shine and we do provide raincoats. Heavy rain may require waiting.
Please have rider drink water prior to lesson; water is available for sale at ranch. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If guests do not show up or if the lesson is cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled ride, we have the right to use the credit card provided to charge 100%.
All prices are tax additional; tips are acceptable and greatly appreciated.
Contact us:
Esprit De Corps Riding Academy
P.O. Box 269
Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 96746
phone (808) 822-4688 • fax (808) 822-2309
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