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Students are taught how a horse thinks, responds to commands, strength training, saddling and mounting and proper horse care
Lessons are available from beginner to Congress level
The farm works on western, English, showmanship, horsemanship western riding, and trail course.
We allow you to use our own horse or yours
We recommend wearing a boot with a heel. We do offer a large selection of boots and helmets at no charge.
Long sleeve shirt and sweat shirt (during winter months) to ride in along with jeans. Indoor arena is fully heated.
All new lessons will be one on one with an instructor
Large outdoor arena
Heated barns and indoor arena
Heated viewing area with bathroom
Coco and popcorn will be available during the winter
Private Saturday Lessons:
30-Minutes $45.00 | 1-Hour $90.00
Kids 5 & under will be assigned to a pony (Only available for 30-minute ride)
Kids 6 & over will be assigned to a horse (Available for 30-minute or 1-Hour)
Introduction to brushing, leading, and riding.
Group Lessons | $45.00/hour - Only available weekdays
4 Prepaid Group Lessons | $160.00
1 Excused absence (cancelled by Northfork or individual) is permitted within the 4 prepaid lessons as long as the cancellation policy has been met.
Private Lessons: $90.00/Hour
All lessons must be cancelled at least 24-hour prior to scheduled lessons to be eligible for package credit.
Notification must be made to 517-881-9142 or christie@northforkoutback.com.
Level 1
1. Using one horse, completing a series of maneuvers at the walk, trot, and lope.
2. Acknowledge 18 horse parts.
3. Saddle horse.
Level 2
1. Riding all 12 camp horses, completing series of maneuvers on each one.
2. Acknowledge 38 total horse parts.
3. Complete 4 horse care classes.
4. Trail ride as long as they are 7 years of age or older.
Level 3
1. Training a camp horse to do a series of maneuvers.
2. Complete a total of 8 horse classes.
3. 2 weeks training different camp horses.
Level 4 and 5
1. Advance Bareback Riding and or English level
Level 6 and 7
1. Riding with no Bridle or show training.
Level 8
1. Coaching
Level 9
1. Running a business
After Completing Level 9 the Farm Will Award a $500 Scholarship