~Young Rider Lessons~Ages 2 to 6
For younger horse lovers we have a 1/2 hour long Young Rider program designed to introduce safety, handing, grooming, tack and some basic mounted skills after the first couple ground lessons.

~Weekly Lesson Program~Ages 6 to Adult

Walk- Trot & Advanced Walk-Trot:
For riders just starting out we have quiet and experienced school horses/ponies for private and group lessons. 
  • Level A: Walk-Trot beginners are kept in private lessons until they are able to stop, steer and work at the trot. They must also demonstrate the ability to safely groom and tack up their horse or pony with limited assistance.
  • Level B: Advanced Walk-Trot riders are proficient in the above skills and work on mastering the posting trot, work without stirrups and they may start to canter and work over ground poles and cavaletti's.
  • Level A & B group lessons are a 3:1 ratio (rider to instructor)

Walk-Trot-Canter:
Riders who have mastered all the skills for level A & B progress to Walk-Trot-Canter (Level C). 
  • Level C: Riders become independent in handling their horse, tacking up & mounting.
  • More canter work is introduced as are several advanced skills at the walk, trot and canter. 

Jumping
Riders looking to advance their walk-trot-canter skills and/or move into the world of jumping we offer a comprehensive training program. 
  • Riders can sign up for private 1/2 hour focus or group lessons. 
  • For those who do not yet own their own horse we have a limited number of experienced lesson horses to assist you in your progress. 
  • Riders who choose to learn to jump begin over ground rails and cross-poles.
  • Riders must be able to canter in two-point (jump position) w/o stirrups in order to be at the jumping level.
  • Level 1 - 2', Level 2 - 2'3, Level 3 - 2'6 to 2'9, Level 4 - 3' and up

Boarders lessons are based on boarder package.
Dear New Rider,
We are so excited that you will be joining us for riding lessons.  Since you have chosen a traditional Hunter/Jumper facility that teaches riding with a progressive edge and classic horsemanship in a focused, positive and safe environment you have taken the first step to being successful.
From your very first lesson you will get to know all our equine staff that will be teaching you as you work with them in a partnership.  Riders who are part of the Great Escape Stables community learn horsemanship from the ground up.  We strongly believe in self-sufficient horsemen who are not just great riders but knowledgeable horseman. 
We achieve this through private and small lesson sizes, quality lesson horses, a structured program that is goal oriented, an organized and well maintained facility, professional staff that have been working with horses for years and have a strong, reputable background.  We strive to provide our riders with the best in programs, amenities, horse care and customer service in a family friendly/young adult atmosphere.
As the owner and trainer of Great Escape Stables, I look upon GES as a passion, not a job or business.  Horses, Riding and Teaching are as natural to me as breathing.  I love what I do and take pride in our facility, the horses, my own achievements and the achievements of all my riders.  I take a vested interest in all my students and wish nothing more for them then to achieve their goals and to see their happiness when they reach success.  Our riders and horses will always find support at Great Escape Stables.
We look forward to meeting you and welcome you to our barn community!

Robyn Schamante
Owner/Trainer
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Current riders check your package here.

1 Hour Group or 1/2 Hour Focus









1 Hour Private Starter lessons







Young Rider
Package ($25)


Friends & Family Deal - $70 (1 hour)
2 riders (siblings or friends only) of the same level, close in age and would like to share a 1 hour private lesson.  Must be signed up for weekly lessons, advanced purchase required.     Package of 4 - $280




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Lesson or Program questions? Contact our Head Trainer, Robyn, by email or call 248-361-7922.
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Our philosophy: To teach safe, quality lessons through traditional horsemanship from the ground up. We work with all our riders to set fun and challenging yet obtainable goals.  We teach that commitment, ambition and hard work pay off and encourage riders to enjoy their success!