THE RIDING SCHO0l
at RockMeadow
located just east of Seattle on the Pine Lake Plateau
Riding Lessons, Children's Day Camps, and Horse Care Classes
Riding Lessons
Riding Lessons
Riding is an amazing sport! It's challenging, but fun. Hard work, but relaxing. Joyful, yet disciplined and focused. It teaches excellent life lessons about setting goals, determination and teamwork just to name a few. Students build self confidence and have a great sense of achievement as their skills develop. There is nothing quite like the joy of working with horses!
Our program includes weekly riding lessons, lead line sessions for children 2 - 8 years old,
"Kids & Horses" Day Camps and a Practical Horsemanship Course.
Our Services
Our Services
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Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
We believe that to be a good rider, students must start with the fundamentals. By learning how to ride correctly, and mastering the skills, students will progress more quickly toward their goals. There really are no shortcuts to becoming a good horseman. Like any other sport, repetition and practice is the key to mastery. The most successful riders continuously practice their craft and always put the welfare of their horse above all else. Riding is a demanding sport, but the rewards are great. It is a wonderful accomplishment to ride in a balanced and strong position helping your horse perform the tasks you ask of him. A rider's highest goal is to form a partnership with their horse.
Our goals at The Riding School are two-fold; First to instruct and help our students become the best riders they can be and Secondly, to develop horsemen and horsewomen who both ride well and have the skills to care for the physical and mental well being of their horse.
We are now accepting students for the mid-winter Session, beginning February 19, 2019. If this is the program you've been looking for, please reach out to us immediately to secure your lesson spot.
Lessons are offered in monthly packages only.
Please click the link below for more details.
2019 Riding Lesson Packages and Rates
Please click the links below to complete the documents required before your first lesson:
Scroll down to schedule and purchase your lesson package.
All rates shown below include a convenience fee which is no greater that what the processing company charges us.
Refund Policy
All transactions are final. No refunds will be processed. In the event of a billing error, please call 425-443-0447
within 3 business days.
Orientation Lesson
Orientation Lesson
In this one hour session our new students are introduced to the safe handling, grooming and tacking up of a horse or pony. For more experienced students, the lesson will include a brief riding lesson. All new students regardless of riding experience are required to take an Orientation lesson.
To schedule this lesson, please follow the link below: Calendly.com/theridingschool
Your lesson time is reserved only upon payment.
Once a week riding lessons
Monthly package rate
Once a week riding lessons
Monthly package rate
We offer monthly packages of riding lessons for all ages and levels of riders! Students begin in 30 minute private sessions, but with instructor approval may join a semi-private or group lesson as their skills progress. Lessons are sold in monthly packages only.
To schedule a month of lessons, please click this link; Calendly.com/theridingschool
Your lesson time is reserved only upon payment.
Introductory Lead Line Ride
Introductory Lead Line Ride
This is a great way to introduce your little one to ponies and learn if your child would enjoy regular lessons. Children, ages 2 - 8, help the instructor brush the pony and get him ready to ride. Then it's time to mount up! With the instructor leading the pony, your child will experience the fun of riding. This is a 30 minute session.
To schedule this lesson, please follow the link below:
Your lesson time is reserved only upon payment.
Weekly Lead Line Lesson
Monthly Package
Weekly Lead Line Lesson
Monthly Package
Weekly lessons will help your child grow in confidence and skills as they learn how to ride
Children, ages 2 - 8, help the instructor brush the pony and get him ready to ride. Then it's time to mount up! With the instructor leading the pony, your child will experience the fun of riding. This is a 30 minute session. * Children will be wearing a safety riding helmet.
To schedule a monthly package of lessons, please follow the link below:
Your lesson time is reserved only upon payment.
Twice a week Riding lessons
Monthly package rate
Twice a week Riding lessons
Monthly package rate
Students develop their riding skills more quickly with more frequent instruction. Twice a week is strongly recommended for students wishing to prepare for schooling shows or beginning jump lessons.
To Schedule your monthly package of lessons, please click the link below:
Your lesson time is reserved only upon payment.
Equi-Share Program
2 lessons & one practice ride per week.
Equi-Share Program
2 lessons & one practice ride per week.
Students in the Equi-Share program enjoy two lessons and a practice ride each week. Students are assigned one horse to work with consistently. This is an excellent package for those riders considering leasing or owning a horse, moving into a training program, or preparing for competition.
Participation in this program is with your instructor's permission.
Your Equi- Share horse and practice rides will be worked out with your instructor.
Equi-Share program participation is confirmed with payment.
Practical Horsemanship Series
Practical Horsemanship Series
A series of six two hour theory and hands on classes about many aspects of horse care to include; feeding, first aid, bits and bitting, tack and equipment, advanced grooming techniques, bandaging and more! Guest speakers may be featured. This series is offered several times throughout the year and the dates will be announced.
Your reserved seat in this course series is guaranteed with payment.
Lesson Videos
Lesson Videos
First Posting Trot!
First Posting Trot!
Amberly Ritchie giving a lead line lesson where she introduces the trot.
Teen Riding Lesson
Teen Riding Lesson
Each year, No Stirrup November is observed by riding instructors and trainers across the nation. Deb Ritchie is teaching this lesson.
Please call us for a free quote
Please call us for a free quote