Lessons
Whether you’ve never sat on a horse before or have been riding for your whole life, we have a wide range of lesson horses and instructors that can cater to all levels to create a fun, safe environment for riders of all ages to learn in.
Tiny Tots
Explore the wonders of horses from an early age
Children aged 5-7
30 Minute Lesson total, and consists of riding time and horse care instruction
Private or small groups of 2-3 and prioritize safety and fun on horseback
Private Lessons
Private lessons are perfect for any level rider who is looking for tailored one-on-one instruction.
All ages enjoy these sessions
Advance riding and horsemanship skills
We offer half-hour and full-hour private lessons
Group Lessons
Explore horseback riding with friends
Available for all levels of riders
Consist of 2-4 riders of matched skills
Each lesson is an hour total, and consists of grooming, tacking/untacking, and riding
Homeschool Group Lessons
(Located at our Columbia Location)
90 Minutes that include lecture, grooming/tacking, and riding
Beginner - advanced
5-week packages
Ages 5-18
Make new friends
Riders attend weekly lessons
Lesson are grouped by age and ride level
Before your lesson
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to lesson and plan on remaining an additional 10 minutes after lesson
All new riders must wear hard-soled shoes or boots and long pants. Long hair needs to be tied back. Helmets will be provided if student does not have their own
Please keep your furry friends at home. While we love dogs, our liability insurance requires that they remain off Morningside premises for safety purposes
Riders continuing beyond 5 weeks will be encouraged to purchase proper riding attire: jodhpur pants/breeches, riding boots, gloves, and an ASTM/SEI certified helmet. We can provide suggestions for local tack shops and brands/sizes if requested
Riders under the age of 18 must not be left unattended without prior consent from instructor
Cancellation/lateness policy
Students arriving late will have that time deducted from their lesson. Significant tardiness results in lesson cancellation
We require a 12 hour notice for a lesson cancellation - lessons canceled within that period will still be charged
Riders are allowed one cancellation per five lessons. Cancellations due to holidays, horse shows, inclement weather, or instructor cancellations do not count as rider cancellations. Students with more than one cancellation per 5 lessons are required to make up the lesson, in an additional timeslot, within two weeks that the lesson package has expired. The rider may be exempt from this policy for an emergency or unforeseen circumstance.
Pre-Purchased lessons are nonrefundable
Morningside Stables has the right to remove riders from our program who regularly cancel their lessons, not due to emergencies or unforeseen circumstances
If possible, we will reschedule lessons on short notice or for other days but we cannot guarantee any accommodation
Please remember if you don't show up for your lesson, your instructor still did. In the event that we need to cancel due to an emergency situation, serious illness, weather or other reasons and you have prepaid credit to cover the lesson you will retain that credit to cover your next scheduled lesson
More exciting opportunities
We provide a wide variety of exciting and challenging opportunities for our students who are looking to advance beyond weekly lessons.
Showing
Lesson students interested in showing have many opportunities to attend off-site shows all over the region. We take our students to Hunter/Jumper, Equitation, and Eventing competitions as well as clinics and schooling opportunities.
Leasing
Looking for more riding time and responsibility, but not ready to purchase a horse? Leasing is a wonderful opportunity to ride more often and learn more about horse care without the stress of ownership!
Sales
Many of our students have chosen to purchase their horses directly from our roster of wonderful school horses. While we do not focus on horse sales, we do occasionally have horses for sale. Please inquire if interested.