Progress with Purpose
Our 8-Level Curriculum
Every Academy student follows our signature leveled progression, built on the trusted HorseSense Learning framework. Each level develops specific skills while building confidence, responsibility, and connection between horse and rider.
First Steps
Building Your Foundation
Begin your journey with safety, basic care, and fundamental riding skills.
- Breeze introduces riders to barn safety, basic horse care, and essential groundwork. The goal? Build comfort, curiosity, and a foundation of trust between horse and human.
- Riders grow in confidence as they begin to groom, tack, and ride more independently. Zephyr students focus on basic walk/trot skills and respectful horse handling, laying the groundwork for a solid equestrian journey.
Growing Confidence
Developing Your Skills
Build momentum with steering, patterns, and cantering while deepening your horse knowledge.
- Tailwind takes foundational skills to the next level. Students learn to steer, post the trot, and ride patterns with intention, building rhythm, responsibility, and awareness in the saddle.
- With balance and control developing, riders begin to Soar. Cantering, diagonals, and arena navigation become part of the experience, supported by unmounted lessons in equine care and communication.
Finding Your Path
Refining Your Partnership
Master advanced techniques and explore discipline-specific goals while developing leadership.
- Riders in Gale refine their techniques and deepen their understanding of the horse-rider partnership. Introduction to advanced patterns, groundwork, and equine behavior strengthens both confidence and connection.
- At this level, students polish their position, pursue discipline-specific goals (English, Hunter/Jumper, or Western), and prepare for showing or independent riding. Skyrider's leadership and mentorship begin to emerge.
True Mastery
Leading with Excellence
Demonstrate grace under pressure and complete mastery of horsemanship philosophy.
- Tempest riders show poise in challenging situations. Whether navigating advanced obstacles or coaching younger students, they embody strength, control, and calm under pressure.
- Our highest level, Mistral celebrates mastery. Riders demonstrate fluency in horse care, riding, leadership, and horsemanship philosophy. These are the students who live and breathe barn life, ready to teach, lead, or show at a high level.
Ready to Begin?
Join the Academy Program
Our leveled curriculum is exclusive to Academy members. Choose from four membership tiers designed to support your growth from first lesson to mastery.
5 out of 5 stars
“The riding lessons are exceptional, tailored to each rider’s skill level and goals. The trainers are patient, knowledgeable, and passionate about teaching. Not only do they focus on refining riding techniques, but they also emphasize the importance of horse care, giving riders a deeper appreciation and understanding of these beautiful animals.”
Gail S.
Before You Arrive
Get the Details That Matter
Whether you're wondering about our cancellation policy, appropriate attire, or safety requirements, we've got you covered. Our FAQ answers common questions while our Barn Rules ensure everyone enjoys a safe, respectful environment.
Safety and Responsibility
Farm Animal Activity Liability Disclaimer
Under Texas law (Chapter 87, Civic Practice and Remedies Code), a farm animal professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in farm animal activities resulting from the inherent risks of farm animal activities.