ABOUT OUR LESSONS
Riding lessons teach:
- Horsemanship
- Responsibility
- Discipline
- Patience
- Coordination
- Sportsmanship
Our programs are designed to produce balanced, secure, and effective riders that are in harmony with the horses they ride. We use the HorseSense Learning Level curriculum to advance our students’ riding skills as well as their equine knowledge. Take a deeper look into the levels as you scroll down.
All lesson programs run year-round. We do not hold lessons the week of Spring Break, first week of school (following KISD calendar), Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
WESTERN RIDING PROGRAM
Lessons will focus on both rail work and playday events, with a strong emphasis on developing core skills such as balance, proper hand and seat position, and developing a sound western seat. We believe in developing western riders with a strong horsemanship base and providing them an opportunity to experience multiple western disciplines, such as: barrel racing, playday events, trail and obstacle courses, and horsemanship patterns.
Once/week – $315/month due by the 1st of the month
Twice/week – $445/month due by the 1st of the month
Cancellation Policy: You are allowed to makeup one lesson per quarter with a 24 hour cancellation notice sent via text to 817-223-6036.
PRIVATE LESSON PROGRAM
15-min Lead Line Lessons: For ages 2-3, our lead line lessons develop balance, self-awareness, and routine.
Once/week – $210/month due by the 1st of the month
30-min Private Lessons: For ages 4 & 5, our private lessons prepare littles for our group lesson program. Students learn how to groom, the order of saddling, how to woah, go, and steer! Soon enough they will be able to ride with the big kids!
Once/week – $280/month due by the 1st of the month
Twice/week – $415/month due by the 1st of the month
45-min Private Lessons: For ages 6 & Up, our private lessons develop specific skills to help students reach their goals. Whether it is to become competitive, to prepare for horse ownership, or to help overcome nerves, private lessons can be just the thing!
Once/week – $490-545/month due by the 1st of the month
Cancellation Policy: You are allowed to makeup one lesson per quarter with a 24 hour cancellation notice sent via text to 817-223-6036.
HorseSense Learning Level Curriculum
Full Circle Riding Academy is proud to join 1200+ riding facilities in using the HorseSense Learning Level curriculum. This all-around horsemanship program is exactly what Full Circle aims to do: create dedicated equestrians that know as much about the horse under them as they know how to ride it.
Students will start out at Rainbow Level (level one) then advance through Red Level, Yellow Level, Green Level, and so on. Here’s a sample of some of the objectives they must master to move up:
Rainbow Level- focuses on becoming independent around horses
- Groom a horse
- Mount a horse
- Maintain a balanced position during “go” and “woah”
- Describe the cool down process
- Identify 10 parts of a horse
- Muck out a stall
- Mount/dismount independently, including a leg up maneuver
- Perform a pully rein, one-rein stop, and emergency dismount
- Change direction using a half-turn, half-turn reverse, or change of direction across the diagonal
- Determine feed regime for horses based on weight and identify good and bad hay
- Perform a quick release knot
- Correctly adjust stirrups, cinch, and reins
Yellow Level- master the trot through many patterns
- Trot a large circle, serpentine, and figure-8
- Maintain consistent posting rhythm
- Drop stirrups and pick them back up at a trot, trot without stirrups
- Build, clean, and condition a bridle
- Know healthy TPR range for horses
- Know signs of colic and basic equine first aid