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 Download the full information packet here.

Switch Willo is an English stable, with an emphasis on the Hunter/Jumper rider. Children and adults are welcome in the horseback riding lesson program where we offer riding lessons suitable for all riding abilities. From learning the absolute basics to the advanced English rider refining their skills, you will feel at home at Switch Willo.  Switch Willo Stables has many highly qualified instructors who have been teaching with us from five to twenty-five years. We offer small group, semi-private and private lessons by the month only, with a 2 month minimum commitment to start. Horses are also available for lease or half-lease on a monthly basis through the lesson program. (We do NOT offer horse rentals or trail rides.)

To arrange for lessons or should you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Colleen at 512-997-7779. Note: A yahoo list exists for lesson riders, please send your email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and you will be added to our list to get up to date information about programs and clinics.

LESSON POLICIES:

Lesson Sign Up
• Speak with Colleen Goodman about lesson placement and billing questions at 997-7779
• Complete and sign the lesson contract
• Pay the first month’s tuition along with the appropriate deposit 
(Both the deposit and the tuition are non-refundable)

Lessons
Lessons are available and payable on a monthly basis. You may take more than one lesson a week, or riders may make arrangements to lease or half-lease a horse, subject to availability.

• Group lessons ($200/month plus $200 deposit) – one hour, up to eight riders**
• Limited group lessons ($250/month plus $250 deposit) – one hour, 3 to 5 riders
• Semi-Private lessons ($300/month plus $300 deposit) – 45 minutes to one hour, two riders
• Private lessons ($350/month plus $350 deposit) – 30 minutes, one rider
• Half Lease of lesson horses is $150/month plus cost of lessons
• Lessons are divided by ability and age. Lessons are offered 7 days/week

Horse Shows
Students may use lesson horses to attend local horse shows. Switch Willo Stables has horses suitable from beginner to experienced riders. Switch Willo Stables will transport the horse and loan horse equipment. Attending horse shows is an excellent way to improve riding skills, and students are encouraged to attend shows. Please discuss your horse show goals with your instructor. Here is the local CTHJA show schedule.

Make-up Lesson Policy
Call Colleen to schedule any and all make-ups
• Make-ups are by appointment only
• Scheduled make-up lessons which are missed will be forfeited
• Make-up lessons are to be taken within 30 days of the absence, no refunds or credit
• One make-up per month is allowed and must be taken w/in 30 days except if special permission is granted

Bad Weather Policy
In bad weather, instructors will conduct barn lessons. These lessons will cover many areas of horse care and horsemanship that are not covered during normal riding lessons. Barn lessons are mandatory. If a student refuses to attend a barn lesson, the rider will forfeit any make-up without refund or credit. Click here to download the full information packet.

Thinking of having a horseback riding birthday party? Our facility would be happy to accommodate you. For more information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 512-997-7779.