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RIDING LESSONS IN MONTICELLO, MN

Riding Lessons at Swan River

Structured riding instruction, practical horsemanship, and a clear path for riders to grow—from their first lesson through advanced goals.

A LESSON PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR PROGRESS

Structured Lessons.  Meaningful Progress.

Swan River’s weekly lesson program is designed for riders of all experience levels, from first-time beginners to riders pursuing advanced goals. Through consistent instruction, hands-on horsemanship, and thoughtful lesson placement, riders build confidence, skill, and a strong foundation for long-term growth.

Getting started is simple: explore the program details below, learn how scheduling and tuition work, and submit a registration form when you’re ready to join us.

Who We Serve

Thoughtful instruction for riders at every stage of their equestrian journey.

     First-Time Riders    

A welcoming introduction to riding, horse care, safety, and the fundamentals of working confidently around horses.

Recreational Riders

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Supportive instruction for riders who want to build skills, enjoy time with horses, and continue progressing at their own pace.

Future Horse Owners

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Practical horsemanship education helps riders develop the knowledge and responsibility needed for leasing or owning a horse.

Goal-Oriented Riders

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Structured instruction and opportunities for clinics, shows, and advanced skill development support riders pursuing bigger goals.

How the Weekly Lesson Program Works

Riders enroll for a full session and receive a consistent place in the weekly schedule, allowing for steady progress and thoughtful horse and instructor placement.

1

Register

Submit the rider’s experience, goals, availability, and lesson preferences.

2

Lesson Placement

We build the schedule based on rider level, horse suitability, instructor availability, and scheduling needs.

3

Ride Weekly

Riders attend the same lesson day and time throughout the session.

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Tuition & Lesson Options

Choose the lesson option that best fits your rider's goals and learning preferences.

Flex Lesson Program

$295/month

Riders are thoughtfully placed into the lesson format that best supports their level, goals, and schedule.

Lesson formats may include:

Private — 30 minutes
Semi-private — 45 minutes
Small group — 60 minutes

Lesson format is assigned based on rider compatibility, horse suitability, instructor availability, and scheduling needs.

MOST POPULAR

Requested Private Instruction

$345/month

A guaranteed one-on-one lesson each week for riders who prefer exclusively private instruction

Includes:

30-minute private lesson
Individualized lesson planning
Personalized goal setting
Dedicated one-on-one instruction

Every program enrollment includes:

     ✓ Reserved weekly lesson time

     ✓ Rider progression tracking

     ✓ Session progress reports

     ✓ Monthly horsemanship classes

     ✓ Priority enrollment for future sessions

Built-In Progress Tracking

Every session includes rider progression tracking and end-of-session feedback so families understand what their rider is learning, what skills are developing, and what comes next.

RIDER LEVELS

A clear guide for tracking skills, safety, and horsemanship knowledge.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Helpful feedback for riders and families at the end of each session.

ACHIEVEMenT RECOGNITION

Milestones are celebrated through certificates, badges, and barn recognition.

Session Dates & What's Included

Riders enroll by session, with consistent weekly lessons and built-in horsemanship education.

Lesson Sessions

Summer Session
June – August

Fall Session
September – December

Winter/Spring Session
January – May

Current riders receive priority enrollment before openings are offered to new students.

Included with Program Enrollment

Reserved weekly lesson time
 Rider progression tracking
 Session progress evaluations
 Monthly horsemanship classes
 Priority enrollment for future sessions
 Opportunities for camps, clinics, shows, and volunteer programs

Lesson Program FAQs

Helpful details for new and returning Swan River lesson families.

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Ready to Start Riding?

Submit a session registration form and our team will review your rider’s goals, experience, and availability to help find the best lesson placement.

We accept new and returning riders into the program at any time.
Please email the program director with any questions.
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