Riding Lessons & Horsemanship

At Buffalo Run, learning to ride includes learning to care for your horse. Our lesson programs help riders build confidence in the saddle and develop the skills to prepare, handle, and care for their horse independently.

Individual Introductory Lesson — $100

A one-hour lesson that includes both riding and hands-on horsemanship. Riders receive guidance with grooming, tacking up, warming up, cooling out, untacking, and caring for their horse after riding. This is a great starting point for new riders or anyone still learning to manage these tasks safely and confidently.

Riding & Horsemanship Package — $360 per month

Four weekly, one-hour lessons combining riding instruction and horse care. Each lesson includes guided practice in preparing your horse, riding, and caring for your horse afterward.

Riders learn how to:

   -Safely handle and groom their horse.

   -Tack up and check their equipment.
   -Warm up before their riding lesson.
   -Cool out, untack, and complete after-ride care.

The package also includes access to weekly unmounted horsemanship lessons and premium access to educational programs and clinics at the farm. This program is designed for riders who need instructor support throughout their time with the horse, whether they are new to riding or building greater independence.

Consistent Weekly Lesson Package — $280 per month

Four lessons in a consistent weekly lesson spot, plus access to weekly unmounted horsemanship lessons.
Once your instructor determines that you can safely prepare and care for your horse independently, you can move into this package. You will arrive early enough to groom, tack up, and complete your assigned warmup before your lesson begins, then cool out, untack, and care for your horse afterward.

Depending on rider level and placement, mounted instruction is offered as a:
   -30-minute private lesson
   -45-minute semi-private lesson
   -60-minute group lesson

Your Next Steps
As your skills and independence grow, you can explore leasing and showing if those opportunities interest you. Your instructor will help you choose a path that fits your goals and readiness.

To get started or discuss the right package, contact Karli at (814) 571-6209.

Gift cards:

Contact us if you would like to provide lessons as a gift, we can provide gift cards for single private lessons, multiple private lessons, or trail rides.