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Email amfequitation@gmail.com or text 563-334-0191 to schedule your evaluation lesson.

Introduction to our Program

New riders and drivers begin in one of two ways:

Beginner Packages: For those new to riding or driving. Start with a 6-lesson beginner package (see details below).
Evaluation Lesson ($45, private): For riders with significant prior experience, or returning students who have been away for more than 90 days. Evaluations determine readiness and correct placement before joining a G2+ group.

Our Approach to Riding & Driving

We are so excited to help you begin your journey!

While most of our intermediate riders go on to specialize in Olympic (“English”) disciplines such as Eventing, our beginner program doesn’t draw a hard line between English and Western.
We focus on the fundamentals: balance, an independent seat, horse care, and stable management.

These core skills apply no matter where your journey takes you: whether that’s chasing cows, trail riding, or jumping around a 5*.

Once you have solid basics, transitioning between disciplines is straightforward.

Beginner Riding Packages

Designed for new riders to build confidence and basic skills. Each package may be repeated until the student has completed their G1 checklist. After that, riders move into our ongoing subscription program at the appropriate level.

Leadline (ages 4-7)

For: Young riders not yet steering independently.
Skills: Walk and trot on the leadline; balance, confidence, games.

Parent Role:

A parent/guardian must side-walk during the entire lesson.
AMF helpers also assist for safety.

Rider Fit:

Under 54 inches
Under 70 lbs
(to ride our Shetlands safely)

Format: 6-week session, 60 minutes group lesson/week
Tuition: $150 / 6 weeks

Beg. Riding (Bronze Stirrup)

Who this is for:

TRUE beginners ages ~7+
Riders who meet pony-fit limits
Riders who will learn steering, walk/trot control, and posting

Rider Fit Requirements:

54 inches (4'6") or shorter
70 lbs or lighter

Lesson Formats:

Bronze Stirrup Semi-Privates
- 2 riders, 60 minutes
- $170 / 6-week block
Bronze Stirrup Privates (taught by supervised IHSA college students)
- 45 minutes
- $90 / 3-lesson starter pack

Beg. Riding (G1)

Who this is for:

Kids/teens/adults starting on large ponies/horses
New riders who are too tall/heavy for minis/Shetlands
Returning riders needing fundamentals
Riders learning basic independence before joining group subscriptions

Rider Fit Requirements:

Over 54 inches OR over 70 lbs, up to:
≤ 160 lbs for youth
≤ 175 lbs for adults (case-by-case)

Lesson Formats:

G1 Semi-Privates
- 2 riders, 60 minutes
- $230 / 6-week block
G1 Privates (taught by supervised IHSA college students)
- 45 minutes
- $120 / 3-lesson starter pack

Continuing Students

After completing their Bronze Stirrup/G1 checklist, students continue in a subscription program at their level.

Subscriptions guarantee a reserved weekly spot and steady progress through our curriculum.

Check here for our current group lesson schedule.

Silver/Gold Stirrups (ages 7-10) - Shetlands

$105/month (includes $10/lesson horse fee)

For riders graduating from Leadline OE Bronze Stirrup
Focus on developing independence and confidence in riding or driving
Small group lessons (max 5 riders)
Rider limits: max 54' tall / 70 lbs (Shetlands)

G2+ (ages 11+) - Larges ponies/Horses

$105/month (own horse — available only at G4+ level)

$145/month (includes $10/lesson horse fee)

For riders graduating from Beginner Youth/Adult G1 program
Ongoing development in riding
Small group lessons (max 5 riders)
Rider limits: up to ~5'6" tall / 160 lbs (Youth) /

up to ~6'0" tall / 175 lbs (Adults)

College Students Program

Available only to currently enrolled students at Luther College or NICC

Riders pay approximately 50% of the regular subscription rate

Must present a valid student ID each semester

Billed by semester.

Lessons offered only if there are open spots in existing groups

Annual School Horse Care Fee

To keep our schoolies healthy and happy, all students contribute a small $25 annual horse care fee.

This fee goes directly toward:

Hay and grain
Farrier and veterinary care
General barn upkeep

The fee is billed once per year (January) or at the time of initial enrollment in a subscription-based program. (college students are exempt).

Important Policies

Rider Size Guidelines
To ensure the welfare of our school horses and ponies, each program has specific height/weight limits. Please review before registering: riders outside the listed limits will not be able to participate in riding classes (contact us for driving lessons).
Attendance & Cancellations
Tuition reserves a spot in a group. Missed lessons are not refundable and cannot be rescheduled outside the assigned group.
Subscription Tuition
Monthly tuition is due at the start of each month. Tuition is the same regardless of the number of weeks in that month or missed lessons.
Registration & Payment

Lesson spots are reserved only once payment in full is received.
Beginner packages and subscriptions must be paid before the first lesson.
If a student cancels before the start of a session, a refund will be issued only if the spot can be filled from the waitlist.

Horse Care Fee
All riders pay a $25 annual horse care fee (billed in January or at enrollment) to support our school horses.
Breaks in Enrollment

Students keep their original tuition rate only if they remain enrolled without a break longer than 30 days.
A break of more than 30 days means returning at the current new-student rate.

Students who take a break of more than 90 days must also complete an evaluation before rejoining group lessons, to ensure correct placement.

Advancement
Beginner packages may be repeated up to three times. After that, riders must move into the appropriate subscription program.
Use of Own Horse
Riders may use their own horse only at G4 level or above, with instructor approval.

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