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September 2025
Special Event
Entry Level Riding Lessons
calendar_today Wednesday, September 3
watch 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
group Adult, Child, Family
What to know
At this introductory level of lessons, students may have enjoyed the occasional trail ride or had limited formal lesson experiences. They are introduced to independent control at a walk and trot gait.
Cost: $440 ($480 for Wednesday session) ($400 for Saturday session) ($360 for Sunday Session) Age(s): 7+
Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, Sept. 8-Nov.17 | 5 p.m.
Tuesdays, Sept. 2-Nov. 18 | 5 p.m. (Adults only) & 6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Nov. 19 | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, Sept. 6-Nov. 22 | 9 a.m.
Sundays, Sept. 3-Nov. 23 | 10:15 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
IEA Team Lessons
calendar_today Wednesday, September 3
watch 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
group Adult, Child
What to know
By invitation only. To qualify for IEA lessons, riders must be current team members or selected for the team through an IEA tryout.
IEA Team lessons are for upper-level riders pursuing hunt seat equitation competition. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association program allows middle school and high school-aged students to train and compete in the same style as IHSA (Collegiate) equitation riders. This fantastic program promotes excellent riding and sportsmanship in a supportive team environment.
Cost: $480 ($400 for Saturday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
IEA Beginner | Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Nov. 19 | 5 p.m.
IEA Beginner | Saturdays, Sept. 6-Nov. 22 | 10:15 a.m.
IEA Jump | Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m.
IEA Jump | Thursdays, Sept. 4-Nov. 20 | 5 p.m.
Novice-E Level Riding Lessons
calendar_today Wednesday, September 3
watch 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
group Adult, Child, Family
What to know
At this second level of lessons, students have progressed from Entry and are working to refine their independent control at a walk and trot gait.
Cost: $440 ($480 for Wednesday session) ($400 for Saturday session) ($360 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, Sept. 8-Nov. 17 | 6:15 p.m.
Tuesdays, Sept. 2-Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. (Adults only)
Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Nov. 19 | 6:15 p.m.
Saturdays, Sept. 6-Nov. 22 | 10:15 a.m.
Sundays, Sept. 7-Nov. 23 | 9 & 11:30 a.m.
Dressage Lessons
calendar_today Wednesday, September 3
watch 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
group Adult, Child
What to know
This class is for riders interested in practicing introductory to training-level Dressage positions and movements. Students at this level have progressed from the Intermediate level.
Cost: $480 ($440 for Monday session) ($400 for Saturday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays, Sept. 8-Nov. 17 | 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Nov. 19 | 6:15 p.m.
Thursdays, Sept. 4-Nov. 20 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, Sept. 6-Nov. 22 | 2:15 p.m.
Advanced Novice Riding Lessons
calendar_today Wednesday, September 3
watch 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
group Adult, Child
What to know
At this fourth level of lessons, students have progressed from Novice and are developing advanced skills like group trot and trotting without stirrups while riding more challenging horses than beginners.
Beginning at this level, riders learn how to tack their horses, allowing them to ride in either English or Western style during any available time slot. Tacking requires students to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Cost: $440 ($480 for Wednesday session) ($360 for Sunday session) Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Mondays Sept. 8-Nov. 17 | 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Sept. 2-Nov. 18 | 6:15 p.m. (Adults only)
Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, Sept. 7-Nov. 23 | 10:15 a.m.