Do you board?
Boarding is available on a limited case by case basis. For
serious inquiries, call Chad at (972) 839-2721 for more
details.
Do you rent horses?
Capricorn Equestrian only
"rents" horses in the sense that you pay to ride when you
ride at our facility. We do not allow horses to be hauled to
other locations.
I’m not interested in
lessons, can I just come out and ride?
Capricorn Equestrian respects that not
everyone wants to take lessons. We are flexible and can
often make arrangements for individuals to come out and ride
without lessons. However, all rides at Capricorn are
supervised arena rides and all riders at
Capricorn must sign a
waiver
and abide by stable rules for safety reasons.
What is the benefit of
taking horseback riding lessons?
There’s a lot more to horseback riding than people think.
Primarily, lessons help individuals safely ride by teaching
them proper posture, guiding and correct use of reins, legs
and seat. Horseback riding is a sport that requires both
upper and lower body strength, good reflexes and patience.
Capricorn lessons are designed to help individuals gain
confidence handling and riding horses.
What will I know after
the first 5 weeks?
After
taking a beginning session, the rider should know how to
saddle and bridle a horse. In beginning lessons, riding will
consist primarily of walking, trotting, stopping and turning
the horse.
How old do you have to
be to take lessons?
To ride
at Capricorn, individuals must be at least 6 years old.
Capricorn does not have a maximum age limit.
Do you take Credit
Cards?
Yes, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American
Express.
I’ve ridden before,
but I want to take lessons. How do I know which class to go
in?
Individuals who can saddle and bridle
a horse by themselves and who are comfortable riding can
usually go into a continuing class. Based on the
individual’s riding ability, the instructor will decide if
the rider needs to be placed at a different level. Students
can also take an
orientation class
for $40 to better determine placement.
What should I wear for
a riding lesson?
Although
there is no set dress code, all individuals under the age of
sixteen are required to wear a riding helmet. You can
bring your own or we have them available. Long pants,
close-toed shoes preferably with a heel and a casual shirt.
No special riding outfits are needed.
What will my horse be
like?
All the horses at Capricorn
used for lessons are fully trained to work with beginners
through advanced.
Will I get the same
horse each lesson?
Usually, we pair a student and horse at the first lesson and
that will be the horse used for that session. For
following sessions, we may switch the horses around to give
the student a wider range of comfort in handling different
horses.
Do you have private
lessons?
Yes, private
lessons are available. Call (972) 530-1124 for more
information.
My question is not
listed here, who do I ask?
If you do not see your question
listed, please
email us
or give us a call at
972-530-1124.