Whether you're just a beginner, want a bit of barrel racing, or dressage is your thing, come ride with us at
Lone Star Ranch.
Our horses and ponies are well-seasoned, our instructors are the best in Austin, and we will pair you with the right horse for your abilities and riding goals. Our covered arena also allows for almost all-weather riding!
Lessons at Lone Star Ranch
Designed for both children and adults, our lesson program is based on a whole-horse approach and is heavily based on an organization called the Official US Pony Club, and follows the organization's riding level system! We don't want to just teach riders, we want to develop "horse people." Thus, in addition to riding lessons, each student is allowed to attend 2 Barnworks Practicals and 2 Horsemanship Classes each month to further their equestrian education beyond just riding!
To get started: we like for prospective students to come for a single lesson that will serve as an evaluation to make sure we place you in the correct class. Once we have evaluated your riding, we will open online enrollment for you!
Riding Levels (Private & Group):
Beginner 1 - This level encompasses our Introductory and D-1 Preparatory courses, and is for riders just starting out in their riding journey!
Beginner 2 - This level encompasses our D-1 and D-2 Preparatory courses, including independent trotting and cantering/loping on the lunge line.
Novice - This level encompasses the D-2 course, and is for riders who are ready to canter/lope independently.
Novice PLUS - These classes are Private or Semi-Private, and are tailored to those advanced riders who are ready to begin carving out their equestrian path towards a specific riding discipline.
Complete the interest form
to get started today!
Holiday, Summer, & Day Camps for Kids
We LOVE CAMP!!! During our single day, summer and holiday camps, each student will receive a personalized experience geared toward cultivating their horsemanship and riding skills. Our strong educational focus during camp is the perfect opportunity for your child grow their self-confidence through learning to properly care for and ride our amazing animals.
Camp Activities Include:
• Personalized Semi-Private Riding Lesson
• Horse Care Lessons
• Outdoor Ranching Activities
• Water Slide in the Summer
• Games and Crafts
SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS
1-Day, 3-Day, and 5-Day options
SESSION 1: May 31 - June 2
SESSION 2: June 5 - June 9
SESSION 3: June 12 - June 16
SESSION 4: June 19 - June 23
SESSION 5: June 26 - June 30
SESSION 6: July 6th & July 7th
SESSION 7: July 10 - July 14
SESSION 8: July 17 - July 21
SESSION 9: July 24 - July 28
SESSION 10: July 31 - August 4
All campers should remember to wear close-toed shoes with pants, and to bring water, lunch and a snack for the day. Bug spray and sun screen may be beneficial to campers in the warmer months. Cancellation and rescheduling policies may vary for camps.
If you have any further questions, please call us or complete the inquiry form above.
Cow Class
Up Your Cowboy Game!
An interactive, all-inclusive clinic for youth and adults who seek to refine their cattle-working skills, horsemanship, and cowboy abilities. Live cattle, willing horses, and great instruction are our recipe for crafting successful cowboys. For intermediate to advanced riders.
Sign up with your personal horse (proof of Coggins required) or lease an experienced Cow Horse from us. Let the learning begin!
Click the "Book Now" Button to sign up, or click the link below to learn more!
Here are some lesson policies that may answer some of your questions:
CANCELLATIONS:
All lessons -To cancel a lesson, please notify us of your absence ahead of time by emailing our Riding School Director at rs@lonestarranchtexas.com. That way we will be able to notify your instructor and schedule you for a makeup class day.
UN-ENROLLMENT:
Once enrolled, you are signed up for the entirety of the semester. For this reason, we recommend coming out for an evaluation lesson or two to test the waters!
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
Both of our locations have covered riding arenas! Because of this, we will generally still ride in inclement weather. Inclement weather cancellations are up to the lesson director and lessons will be canceled based on temperature (generally under 25 degrees), rain, and safety of riding areas. All lesson students will be notified via text message by 2:30 (or earlier) if lessons are canceled.
MAKEUP LESSONS:
We offer two Makeup Days per semester (one per Summer semester) in which you can sign up to make up one missed class each.
LESSON PAYMENT PLANS:
Payment for the semester can either be done on a monthly basis, or you can save some money by paying for the full semeser all at once! Either way, you'll be enrolled for the length of the semester, and won't need to worry about another student taking your spot.
Join us in the fun! We're out here 7 days a week.
Call us at (512) 697-9722
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Please note, Lone Star Ranch is a working, private ranch. Visits to Lone Star Ranch are by appointment only.