Horseback Riding Sessions
Whether you’re brand-new to riding or an experienced rider wanting to refine advanced skills, we tailor lessons to your goals and comfort level.
Our Riding Sessions
Our Western riding lessons offer children and adults the opportunity to learn horsemanship in a safe, encouraging, and scenic setting. Whether you’re brand-new to riding or an experienced rider wanting to refine advanced skills, we tailor lessons to your goals and comfort level.
We teach exclusively Western riding, known for its relaxed style, balance, and focus on partnership with the horse. Beginners start with horse care basics—how to groom, saddle, and communicate with their horse—before stepping into the saddle.
For new riders, lessons cover the essentials of balance, posture, and simple commands like walking, stopping, and turning. These first steps are about building confidence and trust with the horse while learning safety fundamentals.
Our advanced sessions are ideal for riders who want to fine-tune their technique. Instruction may include improving collection, refining cues, or practicing lead changes. These lessons focus on precision, confidence, and building a deeper connection with the horse.
Some sessions will have the inclusion of trail rides around the breathtaking Grayson Highlands area. With Emily or Matthew, riders can enhance their skills while enjoying mountain views, and scenic meadows. Every horseback lesson is both an adventure and a chance to strengthen horsemanship.
Adults, teens and children alike can benefit greatly from our riding sessions. Responsibilities are learned as our students are taught to care for the horses, gaining patience through practice. Also, they are building confidence as they see their progress in the saddle. We have found that, especially adults, find every time on horseback to be relaxing, and to be an empowering getaway from the daily stresses of life. We know that every adult can be childlike (finding their inner child, perhaps) when it comes to learning something new or even enjoying any sport. However we can say that children from a young age, especially are remarkably teachable and aglow at AGAPE Reins. As instructors Emily and Matthew particularly enjoy seeing the children and youth light up when they interact with our gentle beasts. All of that being said, Horseback Riding is a JOY and it is beneficial for all ages.
Safety is always our top priority. Our horses are well-trained, our instructors are experienced, and every lesson begins with clear guidance to ensure riders feel secure.
AGAPE Reins LLC is changing hearts one ride at a time!
Riding provides a way to connect with nature, relieve stress, and experience the satisfaction of learning new skills in a supportive environment.
At the heart of our Western riding program is a simple philosophy: riding should be rewarding and safe. With the scenic beauty of Grayson Highlands as your backdrop, every lesson becomes more than just riding—it becomes a rewarding experience.
