Enter our front door and be greeted by our friendly office staff and most likely a dog! If it's your first lesson, please arrive a few minutes early to fill out a Rider Release. Alternatively, you may print a copy from the bottom of this page. Riders should wear jeans and boots or hard soled shoes. Helmets are optional and are always available at no extra cost. After checking in at the front desk, we'll take you to the barn to meet your horse. Bring treats if you like - they love apples and carrots! One of our barn gals or guys will assist you in walking your horse to the arena. There, we'll start by covering the basics: How to mount your horse and sit in the saddle, move forward, turn, stop and back-up. Expect to ride a new horse every week! Any questions? Just ask! Our experienced instructors and office staff will help you along every step of the way. We look forward to meeting you soon!
We plan to resume our group horseback riding lesson program on Monday, June 1st. Please know that the safety of our staff, our student's and their families is of the upmost importance to us. Below are some of the changes you will notice upon returning.
If you were riding in a group lesson as of mid-March when we closed, we'll be in touch with regards to starting up again.
We’ look forward to seeing you soon!
Lorri & Samantha
One hour of group instruction is $50. Discounted rates are available when a 5 or 10-lesson card is purchased in advance. Group lessons are for ages 6+. Adult specific lessons are also available. Payment can be made via cash or check. Please call the office at 708-479-3696 to schedule a lesson. Once you select a day and time for your lesson, you're on the weekly schedule. If you need to cancel or reschedule, you must contact the office in advance to avoid a no-show saddling fee. Thank you!
A pre-purchased lesson card is non-refundable and non-transferable to another student.
Give the gift of riding! Gift certificates can be put toward lessons, camps, special events and more! They can be purchased in any denomination with cash or check.
Students should wear jeans. Boots are best but hard soled shoes are acceptable for a new rider. Once a rider has decided to commit to consistent lessons, proper riding boots are required. No sandals or flip flops, please. Helmets are always available in our office at no extra cost. In inclement weather, all lessons take place in our large insulated indoor arena. In winter, dressing in layers is best.
5:15 p.m. Beginner
6:30 p.m. Beginner / Intermediate
4:30 p.m. Pee-Wee (age 5 1/2, 30 mins)
5:00 p.m. Beginner
6:20 p.m. Advanced
7:30 p.m. Adult
4:30 p.m. Pee-Wee (age 5 1/2, 30 mins)
5:15 p.m. Beginner
6:30 p.m. Intermediate
4:30 p.m. Pee-Wee (age 5 1/2, 30 mins)
5:10 p.m. Beginner
6:20 p.m. Beginner / Intermediate
7:30 p.m. Adult
10:00 a.m. Adult
4:15 p.m. Beginner
5:30 p.m. Intermediate
6:45 p.m. Beginner
9:00 a.m. Invitation only
10:10 a.m. Beginner / Intermediate
11:20 a.m. Advanced
12:30 p.m. Beginner / Intermediate
2:00 p.m. Beginner
Private and semi-private lessons can be scheduled during normal business hours when a group lesson is not taking place. Payment can be made via cash or check made to Nova Quarter Horses, Inc. We do not accept credit/debit cards at this time. Please call the office at 708-479-3696 to schedule a lesson. If you need to cancel or reschedule, you must contact the office in advance to avoid a no-show saddling fee. Thank you!
30 minutes of private instruction
30 minutes of semi-private instruction. Two riders.
In our experience, riders around age 5 1/2 do best at this level. Pee-Wees will learn to bring their horse in and out of the arena, mount, ride independently, dismount and return their horse to its stall. We teach students to walk, steer, trot , stop, turn-around and back-up. Payment can be made via cash or check made to Nova Quarter Horses, Inc. We do not accept credit cards. Please call the office to schedule a Pee-Wee lesson.
Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:00
Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:00
Thursday from 4:30 - 5:00
Nova is proud to offer experiences with horses to individuals with disabilities. Working with animals has long been known to have far-reaching benefits whether it be for physical/mental health or social-emotional well-being. Please visit the Adaptive Riding tab for additional information.
Call 708-479-3696 to schedule
Your safety is our main concern. All riders are required to sign a Rider Release prior to riding.
Click below to view and print our Rider Release. Please sign and bring to Nova before your first ride. Thank you!