ThaddleDo Farm specializes in teaching children, beginner adults, and timid riders the basics of horsemanship and a balanced seat. Lessons are challenging, but they’re also fun!
Who Can Ride
- Ages 7 to adult. Most children start lessons between ages 7 and 9. Call us to talk about younger riders.
- Pony rides are available by appointment for younger horse lovers who want hands-on time with a horse.
- We accept a limited number of students, so every rider gets real attention.
How Lessons Work
Every student starts with private, one-on-one lessons. Students bond with their lesson horse, and we switch horses as they progress.
- Beginners ride in an enclosed arena until they can walk, trot, and canter safely.
- Once a student can tack up properly and control their horse at the walk and trot, they may choose to join a group lesson.
- Students who are interested and ready can compete in local and regional shows.
Our teaching uses positive reinforcement to build clear communication between horse and rider.
Thinking About Buying a Horse?
Lessons are the best way to find out. Riders either leave our program loving horses more than ever, or discover that the hard work isn’t for them. Save a horse, and save a lot of money, by taking lessons first.
Lessons at Your Farm
Already have a horse? Rebecca can travel to your farm for an additional time and mileage charge.
Location
ThaddleDo Farm is safe and private, down a quiet road on the south side of High Springs, about 25 minutes northwest of Gainesville off NW 142nd Avenue. Our facility has a full-size dressage arena and a small round pen for private, secure one-on-one lessons.
Lessons are by appointment only.
Please Note
We are a lessons facility. We don’t offer trail rides or horseback rides to the general public. If you’re looking for a guided trail ride, see our Trail Rides recommendation.
Contact us to schedule your first lesson.