YEAR-ROUND RIDING LESSONS
We offer a riding program specially tailored to teaching and training riders who wish to further their riding skills.
Lessons are available year-round in six or eight week sessions in our indoor and outdoor riding arenas (located at 6801 Christman Road) from beginner to advanced level riders in both English and Western riding styles.
Students are evaluated by our staff and placed into the appropriate riding level.
Lessons are one hour in duration and include riding skills, horsemanship, and horse care.
30-minute lead line lessons are available for younger students.
2025 LESSON CALENDAR
Session 1 | January 4 - February 27 |
Session 2 | March 1 - April 24 |
Session 3 | June 2 - July 24 |
Session 4 | August 16 - October 9 |
Session 5 | October 18 - December 4 |
COST:
$300 for 8 week sessions
$225 for 6 week session
As of January 2025:
$325 for 8 week sessions
$245 for 6 week session
If you are brand new to our program you must also complete the lesson student registration packet.
Download the Registration Packet here or contact our Equestrian Director, Susan: (330) 858-4800
Refunds/Changing/Cancellations: Upon registration, a non-refundable $75 deposit is due for the lesson session. If you cancel your registration over 2 weeks before the session start date, you will receive everything paid but the $75 non-refundable deposit. If you cancel within the 2-weeks period before the session starts or do not attend, no refunds will be given.
Extended Payments - Camp Y-Noah is proud to offer a variety of extended payment options including weekly drafts from your credit card, debit card, or checking account.
Scholarships - Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Applications are available by calling the Main Camp Office at (330) 896-1964. Please allow a minimum of 3 business days to process applications.
Equipment - Riding lesson students should come to their lesson in weather appropriate clothing, long pants, and shoes/boots with a little bit of a heel. If your rider does not own a helmet, CYN has helmets of all sizes that student may borrow for the duration of their lesson. However, if you are looking to purchase boots, a helmet, or other supplies, visit Big Dee's! If you purchase anything at Big Dee's, they will give 5% back to the Equestrian Center. This is good year round, so be sure to mention YMCA Camp Y-Noah when you purchase online or in store.
Make Up Lessons - Students will receive a gift certificate for a trail ride as a make up lesson. This covers ONE missed class--any absences beyond this will be forfeited.
Cancellations - On rare occasions, the equestrian center is forced to cancel lessons due to extreme weather conditions (lighting, storm warnings, extreme low/high temps). In such an event, the instructor or staff member will notify riders and the lesson will be rescheduled for a later date.