Welcome to Luz Villegas Coaching at Highland Stable!
With more than 15 years of teaching experience and a Pony Club background, I have developed a program that emphasizes essential safety skills, horsemanship, and a solid basic English riding position. Whether you ride for pleasure or aspire to compete or own your own horse, each rider receives personalized support to achieve their goals at their own learning pace. I look forward to meeting you and your rider!
Rider Progress
Lesson progressions are customized to address the specific needs and aspirations of each rider. I offer personalized support to students, recognizing that everyone learns and advances at their own pace. My goal is to cultivate confidence, skills, and knowledge for all riders, both on the horse and beyond. Having grown up in Pony Club, I have come to appreciate the immense importance of responsible horse care and attention to detail. I aim to instill these values as the foundation of my students' training.
Lesson Logistics
How are lessons run?
For students who are new to horses and riding, a 60 minute private lesson strongly encouraged. 60 minute private lessons include horsemanship basics as well as ride time all in one lesson.
For students who are able to tack and untack unassisted a 30 minute weekly riding lessons is recommended. This requires a 90 minute commitment from the student. Students arrive 30 minutes prior to their ride time for tacking then ride for 30 minutes and then spend 30 minutes to put the horse away after the lesson. Students are all required to learn to tack as well as basic horsemanship and safety skills for full rounded learning.
For students who can can ride at the walk, trot and canter can inquire about joining a 60 minute group lesson. Students arrive 30 minutes early, ride for 60 minutes and spend 30 minutes taking care of their horse after the lesson.
Yes, riders can ride multiple times a week!
Scheduling
Lessons are scheduled in 9-11 week sessions. These can be weekly lessons or twice a week lessons.
Online registration and payment is due two weeks prior to the start of the session.
Unable to commit to a full session? Yes, you can still schedule lessons but you will be charged the individual lesson rate.
Pricing
Trial Lessons: required for new clients
30 minutes – $100 - horsemanship and grooming only
60 minutes – $175- grooming and riding
Individual Lessons: For students who are unable to commit to a full session but still want to ride.
30 minutes / 60 minute group– $125
Package Lessons: 30 minutes / 60 minute group– $110