10129 W. 187th Street Mokena, IL 60448 708-479-3696

What can you expect at your first lesson?

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!

Our Lesson Schedule

Group Lessons

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!

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES

A pre-purchased lesson card is non-refundable and non-transferable to another student.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

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.

WHAT TO WEAR

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.

MONDAY

5:15 p.m. Beginner

6:30 p.m. Beginner / Intermediate

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

4:30 p.m. Pee-Wee (age 5 1/2, 30 mins)

5:15 p.m. Beginner
6:30 p.m. Intermediate

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

10:00 a.m. Adult
4:15 p.m. Beginner
5:30 p.m. Intermediate

6:45 p.m. Beginner

SATURDAY

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 Lessons

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!

Private Lesson

$60

30 minutes of private instruction

Semi-Private Lesson

$45 each

30 minutes of semi-private instruction. Two riders.

Pee-Wee Lessons

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.

Pee-Wee Lesson Schedule

$30

Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:00

Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:00

Thursday from 4:30 - 5:00