BEGINNER
A rider with little or no experience who is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
NOVICE
A rider with limited experience who can mount and dismount unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, is comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters. A rider who is confident and in control in all paces, but with limited experience riding unassisted, cantering or is not currently riding fit.
INTERMEDIATE
A rider who is confident, with a firm seat and in control in all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops) with lots of experience riding in alone or in a group in an arena.
STRONG INTERMEDIATE AND/OR ADVANCED
An experienced rider who is comfortable and confident to walk, trot, canter and gallop across all terrain - alone or in a group. An advanced rider would be riding fit and happy to spend 4 - 6 hours in the saddle or undertake more intensive riding. This rider has all of the above mentioned abilities, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and a desire to handle a spirited horse.
We do not accommodate children under the age of 4 years on our lesson program, unless they are strong intermediate riders.