Riding Lessons
Riding Lessons summed up:There is something about the outside of a horse New Riding Lesson Time Available! Call or Email Today.Learn to ride! Riding lessons available here  at Willows Edge Farm for beginner - intermediate riders ages 3 - adult.Interested in our PRESCHOOL RIDING/YOUNG RIDER'S PROGRAM? Click Here. We use only the Norwegian Fjord horses for our lessons. They are quiet, gentle and forgiving. They also love to please people. Our focus on education is teaching students SAFETY first. This is such a vital step that we feel gets overlooked at some stables. We work from the basics up, so that you will become not only a good rider, but a well rounded horseperson as well. We also have a lot of fun and really strive to find those positive things and encourage, encourage, encourage! 
If you are thinking about riding lessons for yourself or your child, feel free to drop us a note below. If you can add in your dates and times available, that will be a HUGE help to us. We will be contacting you shortly. RATES: Standard riding lessons currently start at $45. for a 1 hour private or semi private lesson (includes grooming and tacking up time). Want even more ride time? Check into our Leasing Program. A great way to add more horse time into your week, without the full expenses of ownership. The photo of our arena below shows our tranquil setting by the pond. It gives plenty of room for a student to learn how to take control. Horses change lives. They give our young people confidence and self esteem. They provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls - they give us hope! -Toni Robinson PRESCHOOL RIDING ACADEMY / YOUNG RIDER'S PROGRAM We are offer a riding program where your child will experience first hand riding instruction with Corinne, suited to the younger child. We keep things easy, basic - and at their level. And fun! We focus on balance, stability and encouragement. We have a new page just for our young riders. Please go to our PRESCHOOL RIDING AND YOUNG RIDER'S PROGRAM PAGE here. About Your Riding Instructors: Tammy TollTammy is an accomplished rider who has shown in a variety of disciplines including Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage and Combined Training. Her love of Horses paired with her desire to help others ride well led her to begin teaching. Right away she knew she had found the very best job on the planet! It is her goal to teach others how to effectively communicate with their horses, thereby creating a happier horse and a positive experience for every rider. Tammy has applied these principles in her teaching for the last 6 years. Her students who show have achieved winning scores in Dressage (scores above 70), and in eventing (routinely placing 1st, 2nd & 3rd). Her work with recreational riders has been just as focused – resulting in safe, happy partnerships between equines and their riders. Tammy focuses on older rides, has availability at this time and can be reached at 206-719-6404 or by filling out the form below.  Corinne LoganCorinne grew up playing horse on the playground as a child. By 7, she had her own Shetland ponies that she helped to train along side her mom's many, MANY horses. Corinne started showing in 4-H and the love for showing grew to riding in the Class "A" Arabian shows as well as many, enjoyable local shows. Now, her primary duties include her family, running Willows Edge Farm, assisting her young students and increasing their riding abilities. Corinne also serves on the board of directors for the Pacific Northwest Direct Farm Marketing Association. Corinne's focus is on the young riders but her schedule is limited at this time. "I can't wait for my next lesson. I had a really, really, good time on Saturday. Horseback riding is my favorite sport that I have ever done. Love, Jansen"
GIFT CERTIFICATES! They are great for the birthday child who loves horses. Or a special "Thank You". Or just a nice way to tell someone you love them. For the dedicated horse lover, one suggestion is to tuck a gift certificate into a riding helmet ... one of their very own!
One of the common questions we get is, "What do I need to wear/bring?" and "Any requirements?" For all riders, we require boots with a heel of at least a half inch (1/2") and they MUST fit properly. They do not need to be fancy, but they must fit. Also long pants. We have a weight limit of 190 pounds and there is a LIABILITY RELEASE FORM that must be signed prior to riding. That is it - riding gloves are a great idea and we have loaner helmets for you to use. Most of the kids want their own helmets and that is fine, but it MUST be an equestrian helmet ASTM/SEI approved (ie: no cowboy hats or bicycle helmets) - NO exceptions. Now, if you or your child is serious about riding, we really recommend you get riding pants (breeches or jodhpurs: much more comfortable to ride in), simple paddock boots, a helmet of your own and definitely riding gloves. We have been going to OLSON MILLS tack store since the mid 80's for our needs and they have always provided good quality products and services. They also have this wonderful coupon for new riders! As a local store, they also have a Clearance Rack that we love to look through as well! There are also other tack stores in the area as well as online shopping, but Olson's Tack store is great with the personal service as well as fitting you! RIDING LESSON RELEASE FORM Parents are always asking about books for their kids to read. I've put together a compilation of books I've seen or read and would recommend. On the page is also a cut out bookmark for your child to use! Go to: our riding lessons suggested reading page. Benefits of riding lessons summed up: "All I pay my psychiatrist is the cost of feed and hay, and he'll listen to me any day." Author Unknown
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