Beginner Child Lessons (West of Houston, TX)

[texas_gal]

Hi, does anyone have recommendations for lessons for an 8 year old horse crazy girl? She is a complete beginner and I’d like to find a friendly, educational teacher for her to learn to ride and learn horsemanship skills. At this point, the instructor is more important than Western or English style; I would prefer either private or semi-private lessons, not a big group lesson format until she’s proficient.

We live close to Katy, TX and I’d prefer to stick on the west side of Houston but we can travel for a great teacher. Thank you!

[Libby2563]

Heidi Ziemer is wonderful and has a lovely farm and schoolies: http://www.allhearthorsefarm.com/. When I was there she did not do large group lessons. It’s south of Houston though so it may be a little far for you, but even if it is too far for regular lessons, you might consider the summer camp. I used to board there and the kids always seemed to be having a really good time.

[texas_gal]

Thanks for the recommendation. We would be all over that if it were closer. Unfortunately, it’s almost an hour away with no traffic. Houston is just too big!