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.
Covered Arena Lessons in Kilauea
Only private lessons are offered currently. You may book for two people at the same time, sharing a horse or each assigned their own horse. Lessons are in Kilauea under a covered arena and run about 1.5 hours.
Lessons are available weekdays: mornings Monday – Friday or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday afternoon. Please call to make an appointment. 808-822-4688
Individual lesson: One person and one horse…..$110 each
Shared horse lesson: Two people sharing the horse and switch off as riders…..$75 each
Two horses and two riders…..$95 each
Prices include tax and stable fee
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, horses and horses for larger people. We do not have a hoist or platform, and rain is common in Kauai, so riders need to be somewhat mobile. The lead instructor is obtaining NARHA certification, and has taught Special Education in the public schools.
Individual lessons at $110 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 by advance notice. We will provide all riders a helmet and boots and require them to be worn. We will conduct lesson rain or shine.
Please have rider drink water prior to lesson. We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. If guests do not show up or if the lesson is cancelled within 72 hours of the scheduled ride, we have the right to use the credit card provided to charge 100%.
Lesson prices include tax; tips are acceptable and greatly appreciated.
Contact us:
Esprit De Corps Riding Academy
dale@kauaihorses.com
P.O. Box 269
Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 96746
phone (808) 822-4688
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