Training & Lessons

Horse Training & Riding Lessons

There is NO catty competition between the trainers as we help and support one another here at Ridgewood Farms! We fully understand that there are different goals, personalities, learning and teaching styles and are therefore completely open to a client going to another trainer if that is what the client or their horse needs to do in order to succeed! We embrace horsemanship and sharing knowledge in order to help horses and their people. If one of us doesn’t work out for you, we are open to you trying out another trainer!

Bethany Baxley (704) 699-1882 – Although her book is currently full, she specializes in Eventing (Dressage, Cross Country & Jumping), Centered Riding and Special Needs Children and has trained horses available to give lessons. Please contact her directly for more information regarding her services, availability and rates!

Marah Anderton (803) 659-7376 – Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in Natural Horsemanship, Difficult Horses (young, wild, abused, etc.), English and Western Pleasure, Trail Riding and Ranch Horses to include Ranch Riding, Reining and Cutting. I am also a graduate of Mission Farrier School and completed a private Mentorship, specializing in Therapeutic and Corrective Barefoot Trimming and shoeing only when I must. I pride myself on being a life-long student, continuing to learn from my experiences, mentors, other trainers, clients and horses.

The following rates and services are specific to my services and rates only and do not reflect Bethany's Services or Rates!

Weekly or Monthly Training & Lesson Rates

Weekly Training & Lesson Rates……………..................….Single Session………..........Weekly Sessions Paid/Month

Add Lessons to Training Sessions for +$10/Session or Monthly Training Rates for +$50/Month

On-Site Training or Lesson Session on Your Horse…….……....$ 40/Session…..………………….$ 150.00/4 Sessions per Month

On-Site Training or Lesson Session (On Our School Horse)...$ 50/Session………….....……....$200.00/4 Sessions per Month

Mobile Training or Lesson Session on Your Horse..........….....$ 60/Session……………….....…..$230.00/4 Sessions per Month

On-Site DIY Training on Your Horse….......................................$ 50/Session……..………………..$175.00/4 Sessions per Month

Mobile DIY Training on Your Horse…..............................…..…..$ 60/Session…………...…….…...$375.00/4 Sessions per Month

Do It Yourself (DIY) Horse Training is an exceptional value for owners who have the time (at least two (2) or more days a week between our sessions) and ability to train their own horse under professional guidance. It also means that I will come to you, saving you time and money from having to haul your horse or from paying for board and training at a facility which could easily start at as much as $400 a month! You must provide all of your own equipment as well as a safe and adequate training and/or riding area. When I come to you, I will work with your horse first to determine what your horse already knows, what he needs to learn, how he learns and then I teach you what and how to work on a concept in the time between our sessions. Each following lesson starts with the owner demonstrating the skill that was practicing and if necessary, I will help correct any issues. If there are no issues, I work with the horse to determine the next steps, then teach you what to work on between sessions.

With this program, I'm also available for consultation via phone or facetime for troubleshooting if you have difficulties between our sessions. Not only is this a great value, but it allows horses and their owners to build a stronger bond! I might be able to gain your horse's trust and respect and do anything with them if I were to do all of the work... but if you haven't earned their trust and respect, you may not be able to obtain the same things!!! That's why this training is so valuable! I guide you as you build that trust, respect and relationship on your own.

DIY (Do It Yourself) Horse Training means that you will train your horse yourself with the guidance of a professional!

WARNING: The DIY Horse Training service is NOT recommended for Beginners or if you are training a horse that is deemed to be dangerous by the trainer/instructor!

Monthly Boarded Horse Training Rates

Boarded Horse Training Rates (Board Separate & Paid to Facility)...3 Days/WK........4 Days/WK..........5 Days/WK +$50/Month for Lessons

Conditioning or Rehabilitation Exercise…….……………………………….…............$150/Month…..…$250/Month...........$350/Month + $50 for Lessons

Ground Work (Kindergarten)…………………………….……………………..........…….…$200/Month……..$250/Month………..$300/Month + $50 for Lessons

Arabian Halter or Liberty Training & Conditioning…………………...….........…$250/Month……..$350/Month………..$450/Month + $50 for Lessons

Under Saddle Training………………………………………………………………...........…….$300/Month…….$400/Month…………$500/Month + $50 for Lessons

Starting Under Saddle or Dangerous/Difficult Horse Re-Training....……….$350/Month…....$450/Month…..…….$550/Month + $50 for Lessons

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL TRAINING & LESSON SERVICES!

Equine activities are inherently dangerous as horses are massive prey animals that will likely consider their own survival first when faced with a stressful situation. All involved with Equine activities, including spectators, will each be responsible for their own safety and hold harmless the farm, property owner, horse owners, horse handlers/riders, trainer/instructor, spectators, employees, contractors and any family or friendly relations of the same from actual or risk of injury and/or death to themselves, their guests or their horses.

On-Site means that you and your horse come to me at my farm.

Mobile means that I will travel to you and your horse within 45 minutes of the farm, or further for an additional fee.

Single Training Sessions may include a lesson at the time of service for an additional $10 per session. The lesson will be given during the second half of the training session.

Monthly Training Packages may include a lesson at the time of service for an additional $50 per monthly training fees. The lesson will be given once a week and count as a training session.

Each horse and rider are trained at their own pace and there are no guarantees on how quickly a horse or rider can be trained.

We specialize in Difficult & Dangerous horses as well as easy horses. All are trained using primarily Natural Horsemanship & Centered Riding Concepts.

Training & Lesson Sessions are up to One (1) Hour long, but may be shorter or longer according to and depending on the trainer's discretion regarding the horse's and/or rider's Physical Fitness/Attention Span/Stress Level , achievement of difficult concepts, or for safety/humane reasons.

Please be ready to work at the appointment time. If you are not ready at the appointment time, the time it takes to be ready to work will be deducted from the total training time at the same rate. This means that any time spent catching the horse, grooming, saddling, warming up or waiting for the rider to dress in helmet, gloves and boots will be deducted from the overall lesson time in order to keep training and lesson schedules on time.

If you are a beginner, then the lesson will include catching, grooming, saddling, warming up and cooling out. Beginners are still expected to be dressed appropriately in helmet, gloves and boots at the appointed lesson time.

All Monthly Service Fees due in advace of services which means they are prepaid and due on the 1st of the month for which services are to be rendered.

Per Appointment Services are due at the time of service.

Payments are made to MAES via Cash, Check or Intuit Mobile Card Reader.

I do not carry cash at any time. Please have your exact amount available for payment!

In the future, we will use Vagaro for all of our scheduling and payments.

You can schedule via our FaceBook Page!

Thank You for visiting our Website and please Contact Us with any questions or to Schedule Services!