2026 Lesson Programs

Program Overview

We teach ages 4–104, from pre-beginners through advanced riders, using a blend of traditional and modern coaching skills.

Find the program that fits your goals — we’ll help you and your horse grow together.

Consultation / Tune-Up Sessions
- Perfect for occasional lessons, pre-show prep, or evaluation for new students
- Highlights: one-on-one instruction, personalized guidance, work on your horse or ours
Recreational / Connection-Focused
- For riders building fundamentals, connection, and understanding balance aware riding
- Highlights: groundwork, liberty work, body awareness, progress journaling, Infinite Motion Riding
Performance / Competitive Rider
- For committed riders pursuing higher skills or for riding in competition
- Highlights: discipline-specific techniques, confidence building, goal planning, and competing
Tiny Tot / Intro Riders
- Ages 4–7, fun foundational skills and connection with ponies
- Highlights: safe pony-led sessions, simple body-awareness exercises, quarterly progression certificates

Ready to start riding? Great! Lets get started.

Getting Started: How to Enroll

Book Your Consultation Session
- Click the “Schedule a Consultation” button below to set up your first lesson.
- This session helps us get acquainted with you, your horse (if you have one), and your riding goals.

Attend Your Consultation
- 90-minute one-on-one private instruction
- Personalized evaluation for rider and horse
- Question & Answer time to explore which program fits best

Choose Your Program
- Pick the program or coaching tier that matches your goals: Recreational, Performance, or Tiny Tot.
- Add any optional focus areas or add-ons if desired.

Sign Up & Confirm Your Spot
- Complete enrollment forms online or in person.
- Pay tuition for your first month to secure your spot.
- 50% of your consultation will goes towards your first months package when paid at the time of session.

Start Riding!
- Attend lessons consistently each week.
- Track progress with your instructor and participate in quarterly reviews (parents attend if student is under 18).

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Why choose us?

At Fox Lane Farm, we help riders grow in confidence, skill, and connection with their horse — while focusing on what matters most to parents: quality instruction, meaningful progress, and value for their investment.

What Sets Us Apart:

Boutique, Personalized Coaching – Every student receives one-on-one attention, combining traditional horsemanship with current training methods. Lessons are tailored to each rider’s needs — no “assembly-line” approach.
Progressive Skill Development – We guide riders step by step through groundwork, liberty work, body awareness, and balanced riding, ensuring steady, lasting progress.
Flexible Programs – Whether your rider is recreational, competitive, or just starting out, we create a program that matches their goals and abilities, making learning enjoyable and effective.
Support Beyond the Saddle – Our tier-based video lessons, goal tracking, and quarterly reviews help students continue learning and growing between sessions.
Financial Value – We regularly update programs to ensure they are fairly priced and deliver real value in instruction, amenities, and measurable progress.
Continuing Education – Our coach stays current with proven horsemanship methods, and all techniques are vetted and aligned with industry standards, so your rider is learning the best practices.
Quality Horse Time – Students get meaningful time in and out of the saddle, developing confidence, skill, and a stronger connection with their horse at every lesson.

Success Stories:

“As a parent, I couldn’t be happier to have had Sheila as my daughters riding coach. She grew so much with her knowledge, confidence, and independence before we moved away. Sheila really takes the time to understand her students goals and needs. Her current instructor was really impressed and thankful for the foundation she was taught and we still see those results!” – Katie E. (Parent of Junior Rider)

"My son has so much fun riding with you! He's very excited to go to his first little competition and isn't scared at all. Thank you" - April. M (Parent of Short Stirrup Rider)

"As a woman of a certain age I was glad to find Sheila's patience and support. She helped me have the confidence to buy my own horse again so I could go ride with friends. I would recommend her for anyone getting back into the saddle or just starting out." - Ruth B. (Adult Senior Rider)

"We were so excited after our wonderful weekend with Sheila at our ranch clinic! She taught our attendees so much invaluable and interesting concepts! All our riders had fun from kids to adults and are still talking about it and that they can't wait for her to come back!" - Kristen M. (Host of DCHRA clinic)

Success Stories!

Reviews by actual clients, both current and past!

"Sheila, we really appreciate everything you do for {student} and {horse}! - We are grateful for your extensive knowledge and support as we navigate this time. - We love you Sheila and [horse] too and thankful we are all a team in this" Jeanne H (Parent/Client of 8 years)

"{Student} LOVES riding with you and deeply respects you. - She always wants to ride with you and {Horse} has her entire heart. - She's very committed to you as her coach." Karen R. (Parent/Client of 5 years)