What We Do
Lucas Riding Academy Services
Horseback Riding Lessons
Our structured lessons focus on building confidence, strength, and riding skills while fostering connections with horses and teammates.
Seasonal Camps
Our camps include fun games and activities that help riders conquer new skills and overcome challenges, all while building confidence and enjoying time with horses.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your special day at Lucas Riding Academy! Enjoy a unique experience filled with fun horseback riding, games, and activities.
Competition Teams
Our team members train in a supportive environment, focusing on advanced riding techniques, teamwork, and competition preparation-whether you're aiming for local shows or more advanced competitions.
Off Site Educational Programs
These programs offer hands-on learning, teaching participants about horse care, riding basics, and the importance of building strong bonds with animals, all in a fun and interactive way!
Mentoring
Lucas Riding Academy extends its expertise by mentoring other horse educators. We offer guidance on best practices in teaching, lesson planning, and building strong rider-horse relationships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many times per week do riders have riding lessons?
As many as they want! We require a minimum of once a week riding lessons, this helps promote consistency in practice and progression in skills.
What is the proper equipment to participate in this sport?
short paddock boots, jeans or Jodhpurs, gloves, school appropriate shirts (No thin strap or tank tops) and an
approved riding helmet. We provide helmets if you do not own one.
What Do I Need to Wear at my First Lesson?
For your first lesson, you do not need to purchase or bring anything special. Please wear long pants (No
shorts or capris allowed), boots or tennis shoes and girls need to have their hair pulled back into a low
ponytail. We provide equestrian approved helmets for riders. Long pants should be jeans or Jodhpurs.
Slick pants such as sweatpants and tights are not recommended.
What to Expect at your First Lesson:
Everyone’s first lesson focuses on safety on and off the horse. We
will show you around the facility, go over our top safety rules and allow you to meet some of the lesson
horses too! Your first lesson will include 15 minutes of grooming and learning your tack and 15 minutes
of riding basics or evaluation.
All riders will start with a weekly beginner
private lesson and will move up to a weekly semi –private or group lesson when the instructor advances
them based on riding ability.
Come for a Visit
Contact us to schedule a tour or to get more information about our services.
6209 Bethel Church Road, Gibsonville, North Carolina 27249, United States