Do you find your child or children sitting at the computer all day long surfing the internet for God knows what or in front of the TV playing video games? Sadly, that is what’s happening to kids nowadays. However, if they have an interest in animals and show a desire for learning how to ride a horse there are some outstanding businesses in the Tampa Bay for horse riding lessons.
Yes, there is a lot of commitment, time, and money involved with horse riding lessons, but you’ll find that with kids and their computers, so why not have them venture into the outdoors on a horse. I remember fondly as a child going for horse riding lessons. It was the greatest adventure of my life.
Here is several local horse riding lessons businesses to consider for your child. I’ll list all the pertinent information, so that you can seek it our further.
1.) Lake Lindsey Equestrian Center – 21151 Lake Lindsey Road, Hwy 476, Brooksville (352) 799-5258: Set on 80 beautiful acres of green pastures to ride around in. Located in central Florida, Hernando County, amongst the rolling hills in a relaxed atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. The riding lessons are offered in English and Western, which refers to the saddles used.
One of the great benefits of riding is it develops coordination, balance and strength. Weekly lessons are available for beginners. One of the things you will learn there as a beginner is grooming and saddling a horse. Great emphasis is made on how “horses raise great kids”. With regular horseback riding a child can overcome shyness, instill self-confidence, and learn patience, along with perseverance. www.lakelindseyequestriancenter.com
2.) Keilyn Inc. – 3007 Sunset Lane, Lutz, off of Hwy 41, Contact Keith Powell (813) 486-1387 or Barn (813) 948-8544: They offer a variety of lessons for all ages and skill levels. The evaluation lesson is a half-hour private session for the ones with little or no riding experience. You’re first taught with the horse attached to a lead or lunge line during the evaluation period. The rate is at $40. Lessons are provided by the owners, Keith and Linda Powell, along with Jan Baker. Open seven days a week. Situated on 15 and a half beautiful acres outside of Tampa. www.keilyninc.com
3.) Champ’s Legacy Riding Academy – 13026 Oakwood Drive, Hudson (727) 255-4704: Offers beginner horse riding lessons with the importance on teaching centered riding, partnership, and respect for others. Hours: Monday-Sunday 8AM to 5PM. Please call for an appointment.
There you have it, three of the horse riding lessons facilities that are in rural areas throughout Tampa Bay. Great care and patience seem to be offered for the beginning rider at each of these places. Once you get on a horse there is nothing quite like it.
