Lessons are tailored to the riders and designed for them to practice the skills they've learned and progress with new challenges.
Our facility includes two spacious indoor riding arenas with comfortable viewing areas, making it easy for family and friends to cheer on riders as they progress. On beautiful days, our outdoor riding space offers an ideal environment for riders to enjoy the fresh air and connect with nature. Riding outdoors provides the opportunity for riders to learn additional skills that cannot be simulated in the indoor arena. The stimulating environment adds different dynamic variables for our riders to overcome such as surprise squirrels and beautiful butterflies that cross our path. With a commitment to providing professional instruction and a safe learning atmosphere,
Lucas Riding Academy creates an ideal setting for anyone looking to start or enhance their riding journey. Our lessons are customized to each rider’s needs and goals, emphasizing skill development, confidence, and a deep bond with the horses. Riders are encouraged to practice what they’ve learned and are consistently presented with new challenges that match their growing abilities. From foundational skills for beginners to advanced techniques for experienced riders, we ensure each lesson is both productive and enjoyable. Our instructors are dedicated to fostering a positive, growth-oriented experience for every participant, supporting them in building confidence on and off the saddle.
Lesson Types
Tiny Tots
Tiny Tot Lessons (Ages 3-5) – Perfect for our youngest riders, these 20-minute private lessons introduce children to the basics of horseback riding in a safe and fun environment. For just $40 per session, little riders build confidence while learning balance, coordination, and a love for horses!
Beginner Private Lessons
Beginner Private Lessons – Ideal for new riders, these 30-minute one-on-one lessons provide personalized instruction to build confidence and foundational riding skills. $50 per session.
Beginner Group Lessons
Beginner Group Lessons – Designed for two or more riders, these 45-minute sessions offer a fun and supportive environment to learn basic riding skills together. $50 per rider.
Advanced Private Lessons
Advanced Private Lessons – For riders who have progressed to group lessons but want additional one-on-one instruction, these private sessions focus on refining skills and advancing technique. $55 per session.
We use a detailed outline of skills to categorize riders by their skill level. Throughout the program parents, riders, and instructors, can visually review what skills they have accomplished and which skills we need to keep practicing to advance to the next level.
It captures some-not all- of what riders learn at each level. I will send you the “skill levels” in an email. You will also receive a Welcome to Lucas Riding Academy sheet that has a lot of useful information.
Competition Teams
At Lucas Riding Academy we are proud to offer top-tier horseback competition teams that focus on excellence, teamwork, and passion for our sport. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team environment that encourages growth and camaraderie.
Our riders participate in a variety of horse shows, competing at local, regional, and national levels. Our teams season extends from March- October, offering riders the chance to showcase their skills, and gain invaluable competition confidence.
FAQs
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