Learn to Ride Lesson Program
​About the WELCA Learn to Ride
The WELCA Learn to Ride program provides participants with foundational skills for horseback riding.
People who complete out Learn to Ride programs get priority choice in other programs such as our Horsemanship or Volunteer Program. The WELCA Learn to Ride program is for those aged 8 and older. As a general rule earlier classes are made up of younger ages and later classes are usually made up of adults.
***Registration for Winter and Spring Learn to Rides now Open! ***
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We have different options for our Learn to Ride programs:
1. The Rookie Program runs 4 weeks and offers a taste of the basics.
2. The Introductory Program is the perfect starting place for new or summer camp riders.
3. The Beginner Program is excellent for those who have taken our Learn to Ride programming before.
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4.) The Accelerated Horsemanship Prep is a 10 class course where participants ride twice per week and get ready to join the Horsemanship Program in January!
Rookie Learn to Ride
4-Week Rookie Learn to Ride
This 4-week option is perfect for those looking to dip their toes into horse riding and see if it what you are looking for! Participants will skim over the basics and get to know and ride one of our WELCA horses. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for ages 8 and up. The first class is unmounted and the remaining 3 will be on horse.
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Rookie Sessions
Session 1 (Sundays): November 24, December 1, 8, & 15
Introductory Learn to Ride
6 Week Introductory Learn to Ride
The Introductory Learn to ride provides a more in-depth experience than the Rookie program and is a basic requirement to enter the WELCA Beginner Learn to Ride session and our 10 month Horsemanship Program. Participants will have the opportunity to ride at least 2 of our WELCA horses. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for ages 8 and up. The first class is unmounted for orientation and there is a second unmounted lesson at the halfway point to further learn about horse handling and theory on the ground.
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6-Week Introductory Learn to Ride
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Session 1 (Tuesdays): November 18, 19, 26, December 3, 10, & 17
Session 2 (Sundays): December 29, January 5, 12, 19, 26, & February 2
Session 3 (Tuesdays): December 29, January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 4
Session 4 (Sundays): February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2 & 9
Session 5 (Tuesdays): February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 & 11
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Condensed Introductory Learn to Ride (Spring 2025)
A condensed version of our Introductory Program which allows for quick progression though our curriculum. Riding twice a week (on Sundays and Tuesdays), it's perfect for those who might have conflicting plans during the summer months.
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Session 1 (Begin Sun) March 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, April 1​
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Beginner Learn to Ride
6 Week Beginner Learn to Ride
The Beginner Learn to Ride is for those who have already completed our Introductory Learn to Ride from 2021-2023 and are looking to continue developing their horsemanship without committing to the 10 month Horsemanship Program or are waiting for spots to open up. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for all ages. The first class is unmounted and there is a second unmounted lesson at the halfway point to further learn about horse handling and theory on the ground. Riders that have completed a summer camp exclusively are not eligible for this class and must complete the Introductory Learn to Ride.
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6-Week Beginner Learn to Ride
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Session 1 (Tuesdays): November 18, 19, 26, December 3, 10, & 17
Session 2 (Sundays): December 29, January 5, 12, 19, 26, & February 2
Session 3 (Tuesdays): December 29, January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 4
Session 4 (Sundays): February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2 & 9
Session 5 (Tuesdays): February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 & 11
Accelerated Learn to Rides
Want to get into horse riding on a shorter timeline? Our accelerated programs are in the same format as other LTR programs except that students ride twice per week!
Horsemanship Prep
5-week (10 class) Wednesday & Sunday LTR
Session 1 (Begin Weds): November 20, 24, 27, December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22
Know that you want to get into the Horsemanship Program as soon as possible?
$997.50 for 10 classes over the course of 5 weeks
Know that you want to get into the Horsemanship Program as soon as possible? You'll zip through the Introductory and Beginner Learn to Ride programs and be ready to start the New Year in the Horsemanship Program. Not only that but upon completion of the class, you will receive a discounted rate for the first two months of Horsemanship lessons- a savings of $100!
Spring Condensed
3-Week (6 class) Tuesday & Sunday LTR
Session 1 (Begin Sun) March 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, April 1
Our last Learn to Ride session before summer, this accelerated Learn to Ride gets you prepped to join the horsemanship program just in time to prep for the fun show in June where you will have the chance to compete in different equestrian events!