LESSONS

What We Offer

Hillary McGowan is the lead riding instructor at Imperial Equestrian. She has been teaching horsemanship and riding lessons for over 10 years and is a 4-H and Open Horse Show judge. She has the ability to teach new techniques in a fun, memorable manner while building the confidence of her students allowing each one of them to grow and excel in their most desired discipline of riding.

At Imperial Equestrian we offer riding lessons all seasons to any age rider and skill level. We have given lessons to riders as young as 2 1/2 years old and as seasoned as 78 years old. We have seven horses available for riding lessons in Saddleseat, Hunt Seat and Western disciplines. We provide all of the tack and equipment necessary for riding, even riding helmets!

Safety is the foundation of our program. We teach all riders how to safely and properly groom, handle, fit and tack their horse in preparation for riding. We stress safety in all aspects of horsemanship whether it is in the barn, on the ground or in the saddle.

All riders must wear long pants and a boot with a heel. Riders under the age of 18 are required to have a waiver of liability signed by their legal guardian and are required to wear a helmet.

Weekend Lessons are a great way to get started in our program with no commitment necessary. These lessons are 30 minutes and only consist of riding. If you decide you would like to learn more and advance in our program, your Weekend Lesson will become 60 minutes and you will learn to brush, saddle and bridle your horse before riding. We feel this is a very important part of learning about horses and must be done by any rider wishing to move into our Advanced Lesson program. Advanced Lessons are scheduled Monday-Wednesday with a 3 month commitment required.

Weekend Lessons $50.00

Group Lessons $50.00

Advanced Lessons $60.00

To schedule a lesson, please click “Schedule A Lesson” above and set up a time today!

All of our scheduling is done online, 24/7 for ease and convenience.

If you need assistance please contact Hillary 330-289-5755

Kid’s Day

October, November and December we host what we refer to as “Kid’s Day”. It is one Saturday each month, 10am-12pm that is open to our riders and anyone wishing to explore the wonderful world of Arabian horses. We start our day with a game, do an interactive educational activity and end with donuts! This is a great way for our riders to get to know one another, meet new horse friends and spend some extra time in the barn!

$30 PER CHILD

Showing Horses

Any student that is enrolled in our lesson program for at least three months is eligible to apply to show our lesson horses. Any rider that applies to show must demonstrate superior skills in equitation, a positive attitude and willingness to learn during lessons. Applicants will be chosen based on commitment and skill level and will be matched by instructors to the appropriate horse. Imperial Equestrian will provide all of the tack and equipment necessary to show, will transport the horse and all supplies to and from the show and will coach and help the rider throughout the entire show. If you re interested in showing, please send us an email.

PRICES MAY VARY

Summer Horse Camp

We offer an all inclusive, week long camp in our barn with all of our horses! It is usually the first or second week of August, Monday-Friday. Our camp is open to any rider under the age of 18 that has been enrolled in our lesson program for at least 3 months and has shown a strong commitment to our program. During camp our riders will learn what a day in the barn is like, from cleaning horse stalls, scrubbing water buckets, exercising horses, giving lessons and more! We also have a daily activity, games and lunch is provided! For more information please send us an email.