Silver Eagle instructors offer horseback riding lessons to both Adults and Youth in either English or Western Riding. Whether you’re 5 or 95, follow your dreams and join us for riding lessons!
Students may choose to focus on Hunter, Dressage, Eventing, Western Ranch Riding, Competitive Trail, All Breed Showing, or just for pleasure. Our lesson programs are designed to cater to the needs of the casual rider as well as the competitive show rider.
Riding lessons are one (1) hour long which include grooming and tacking up in addition to riding. Horsemanship is just as important as learning to sit the saddle properly!
Click here to Meet the Herd or keep scrolling to the bottom.
Hopoti
All lessons are booked through Hopoti.com. Please go here to make a profile and find us – once you purchase your stablecard, you can see available lesson slots to book. Help is here if you need it.
All riders must have an individual account in Hopoti, including minors.
This enables stables to view the riders’ information and assign horses to them effortlessly.
The quick guide to creating Family Accounts
- Create a guardian account (from the Hopoti homepage “Join” or the join page)
- Go to “Account Settings” in the top right corner menu of the page
- Open the “Family Accounts” tab
- Add child accounts from the “Add Child” section
Lesson Pricing
Per Lesson Pricing
Private – $75/PP
Group – $65/PP
Evaluation lesson – $75
(This is needed in order to ride without an instructor and/or assess a rider’s skill level. All first time students must have an evaluation lesson regardless if private or group lessons are requested.)
We now offer military discounts for lessons. Ask us how to get yours!
(Group lessons are only available after an instructor deems the student capable. Only like-skilled students can be grouped together.)
Packages
$280/Private
$250/Group
Packages consist of 4 lessons and have a 2 month expiration period.
Please arrive in a timely manner for your lesson wearing long pants and a heeled boot or shoe.
Cancellation fees apply without adequate notice before your scheduled lesson.
All students in lessons MUST wear a helmet – no exceptions.
All students or persons handling a horse must sign a waiver – also no exceptions. Please click the link below and fill it out before you come out for the first time.
Gift Certificates
Want to make a gift of horse riding lessons? We offer Gift Certificates in whatever amount you wish.
All Sales Are Final – No Refunds
Lesson FAQ
Meet the herd!
Bay Peruvian Paso Fino Gelding
Mischief Managed “Andy” – Privately Owned
Andy is used for both English and Western Lessons. He enjoys beginners and has given confidence to many riders and is a favorite among the staff. On the ground he is a humble horse, and in the saddle will go above and beyond for his riders! Andy is flashy in the dressage arena and his favorite thing to do is go trail riding.
Spotted Chestnut POA Gelding
Apache
Every barn needs a steady pony to teach kids the ropes, and Apache is our guy! As with most ponies, Apache can have a mind of his own, but deep down he is a sweet guy with a heart of gold. He’s up for anything and has taken many kids for their first ride.
Fleabitten Arabian Cross Mare
Easter Luv “Blanche”
If Blanche was a person, she would have auditioned for the show Golden Girls. Blanche is a gorgeous grey Arabian, who catches everyone’s eye in the show ring. She carries her riders the same way she carries herself, with confidence! Blanche rides English and is an all-around horse that our advanced riders love.
Red Varnish Roan Appaloosa Mare
Cookies N Cream “Cici”
Cici (“C C” stands for Cookies and Cream!) is a tough little mare with tons of talent. She is a great western mount and neck reins like a champ, but, throw on an English saddle and she’ll happily bomb around a jump course or a dressage test. Out in the field, she is the indisputable “boss mare” and takes care of her rider just as well as she does her herd.
Palomino Paint Mare
A Special Caramel “Dixie”
Dixie has been there and done that. She knows her job and does it well. She’s always ready to truck around beginners and help them develop their confidence at the walk and trot. Every once in a while, she likes to compete in our in house show series.
Buckskin Spanish Mustang Gelding
Donato “Donny”
Donato is a very special guy! Originally named Whiskey, he came from Central Virginia Horse Rescue. We adopted him for our program and he has begun to make his way in the hearts of his riders! Donny is an excellent all around pony for those progressing into the intermediate skill levels. Donato adores affection from his students and loves a good apple!
Dk Bay OTTB Mare
Della N Time “Gabby”
If Gabby could talk, she would tell you she’s been there, done that! As one of our most prestigious dressage horses, she competes in low and mid-level dressage as well as advanced English shows! Gabby enjoys grooming, horse cookies, and is especially fond of neck scratches.
Sorrel Sabino Pony Mare
Charming’s Gemma “Gemma”
Gemma is a feisty little red-headed pony and one of the barn favorites! Once she trusts you, she is a great partner for trails or small jump courses. She loves to be brushed and is very gentle with new riders, but for more experienced kids she can be a very fun ride!
Bay OTTB Gelding
Herbert “Herbie”
Herbie loves learning his new job as a lesson horse since he retired from being a racehorse! He can teach intermediate riders to advance their skills, including with jumping, which he loves to do! He’s very affectionate, always making friends with people and horses alike.
Chestnut Haflinger Mix Gelding
Jiminy Cricket “Cricket”
Cricket is a little introverted when you first meet him, but once he warms up to you he won’t leave your side. He loves to ask for face scratches by nuzzling you with his head! He’s a very smooth ride and is a good option for students who might need a little step up from beginner horses or from smaller ponies.
Sorrel Quarterhorse Gelding
Millard “Mils”
Mils is reliable and easygoing! He’s perfect for learning the ropes while going slow and steady. Although mainly a favorite of our western riders, he’s happy to carry students around in an English saddle, as well. He is a big fan of treats, especially peppermints!
Palomino Haflinger Mare
Molly Bea “Queen Molly” – Privately Owned
Steady? Check. Sturdy? Check. Unbelievably adorable? Check!
Molly is a favorite among beginner students, with her fluffy forelock and comfy trot. On cool autumn days she’ll truck you around all day, if you ask nicely! She is patient and kind, and just the right size!
Dk Bay TB Mare
Ophelia “Fifi”
Ophelia has done it all: polo, fox hunting, show jumping, you name it! She goes best with advanced students who can give her refined cues. She will take them over a jump, out on the trail, or around flatwork in the ring. She knows a few cool things like how to neck rein and ground tie!
Chestnut QH Mare
Concertina “Tina”
Tina is a great intermediate learning partner. She is sweet-natured on the ground and trustworthy under saddle. She’s a wonderful option for more advanced riders and adults to progress with!
Bay AQHA Gelding
Ulysses “Lee”
Ulysses is a solid option for any western student. He’s petite but powerful! Being very well-rounded, he can take a beginner out on the trail or show the ropes to an advanced rider in the ring, and everything in between! He may seem stoic and all business on the surface, but once you get to know him he’s a total sweetheart.
Dk Bay Warmblood Gelding
Big Whiskey River “Whiskey” – Privately Owned
Whiskey is our veteran lesson horse. While he may seem to be a Mr. Grumpy, he is a horse that anyone could ride. He is talented in both English and western style riding and has trail and arena work experience. Whiskey enjoys sunny days and his round bale. Loves doing western dressage and all pleasure disciplines!