Riding & Horsemanship

We don’t just teach riding lessons.

Because before we love riding, we love horses.

We practice horsemanship.

Riding & Horsemanship at Hideaway is a comprehensive program for students who are committed to developing every aspect of their equestrian education from groundwork and equine psychology to horse and rider fitness.

Our instructors offer year-round weekly lessons on topics across the full breadth of equestrian experience including,

  • Beginner Horsemanship

  • Rider Biomechanics

  • Harmony Horsemanship Training

  • Developing a Sound and Happy Equine Athlete

Your Coaches

We are passionate, life-long equestrians welcoming you to be part of our journey and honored to be part of yours.

Kate Roosa

OWNER, TRAINER, INSTRUCTOR, COACH

Rider Biomechanics & Harmony Horsemanship

Danielle Russell

YOUTH & BEGINNER INSTRUCTOR

Beginner Horsemanship

Savannah Szumilas

TRAINER, INSTRUCTOR, COACH

Equine Performance through Relationship, Management, and Postural Development

  • In an innately dangerous sport, there is no fun without safety. We honor the valuable role of fear, and model thoughtful risk assessment and creative problem solving to make plans that build confidence by balancing challenge with skill.

  • In some ways, riding is a deeply personal and individual sport, but our experience gains richness, depth and perspective when we ride together. Mentorship within our community is a constant source of support and inspiration.

  • It is a privilege to be allowed onto the back of a horse and one that carries a serious obligation. First, to be diligent in the care and comfort of our equine partners. And more importantly, to bring our best authentic self into the relationship each day through honest attention to our own well-being.

We Value

  • We are here for joy of connection: to the power and intuition of the horse, to the support of a community, to the cycles of life and learning, and to our own strength and wisdom.

  • Each step in the development of horse, rider and partnership is made thoughtfully to build them up. Confidence grows in consistent repetition building strength, suppleness, and skill towards the next best balance.

  • Optimal experience, called “flow,” lives in the space between anxiety, where challenge exceeds skill, and boredom, where skill exceeds challenge. Facilitating flow in horsemanship means seeking challenges that match the overlap between the skills of both the horse and rider.

We Are

The Foundations: Horsemanship

Beyond Foundations: Riding Disciplines

  • Trails

  • Jumping

  • Cross Country

  • Dressage

Membership

$350/month includes:

  • One weekly private lesson OR two weekly group lessons

    • Private lessons: 45 min lesson on a regularly weekly schedule. May be rescheduled at least 24 hrs in advance. No make up lessons.

    • Group lessons: 1 hr lesson with up to 4 students on Monday - Thursday evenings. Self-schedule on our farm calendar, may be rescheduled at least 24 hrs in advance. No makeup lessons.

  • Enrichment for ages 7-12:

    • Horse Club: most Saturdays 9am-12pm

    • Horse Trivia Zoom Kahoot: Twice each semester, Friday 6pm

  • Community message board account to connect with other riders and stay up to date on barn news.

  • Ten vacation weeks each year built into monthly pricing; you pay the same each month.

  • 20% off Hideaway events including: on-site clinics, day camps, and workshops.

  • Seasonal social and educational activities for all members.

Packages

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$95.00
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$345.00
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Registration FAQs

  • Spring Semester: end of February through the beginning of June (14 weeks)

    Summer Semester: end of June through beginning August (7 weeks)

    Fall Semester: September through December (14 weeks)

    Winter Semester: January and February (7 weeks)

  • We may shift or split vacation weeks to accommodate trips and events but maintain the correct number of weeks in each semester. Vacation weeks generally follow the school vacation calendar.

  • It will vary because different months have different numbers of teaching weeks according to the calendar and our vacation schedule.

  • If something comes up or you know you're going to be away one week, simply book two lessons the next week! Lessons need to be rescheduled at least 12 hours in advance and do not roll over for more than four teaching weeks.

  • We don't generally offer drop-in lessons at Hideaway. Consistency is one of the single biggest factors in success in riding. You won’t build relationships and you won’t build strength in the same way if you don’t make at least a weekly commitment to riding.

  • Our Travel Team is available to Members only. In your first lesson we can discuss your goals and determine how many days a week you should expect to ride.

  • Trail riding is available to members only.

  • If you also have an honest curiosity about horses and how they think, the Starter Series is the best way to prepare at Hideaway for a riding experience. Please note that we do not generally use Western tack and will cover more equine psychology and groundwork than is strictly necessary for your average public trail ride.