Riders at Skye Ranch

2027 Lesson Calendar

Five terms, ten weeks each

All six levels run every term. Lessons are Monday through Saturday, one lesson per rider each week. Week 10 is assessment and buckle week.

TermDatesBuckle weekSessions
Term 1Enrolling nowJan 4 – Mar 13Mar 8 – 1310
Term 2Mar 15 – May 22May 17 – 2210
Term 3May 24 – Jul 31Jul 26 – 3110
Term 4Aug 2 – Oct 9Oct 4 – 910
Term 5Oct 11 – Dec 18Dec 13 – 1810

Winter break

No lessons Dec 19, 2027 through Jan 2, 2028. New Year's Day and Jan 2, 2027 are also closed.

Holidays

Memorial Day (May 31), Independence Day observed (Jul 5), Labor Day (Sep 6) and Thanksgiving (Nov 25). Riders booked those days use their make-up session.

Moving up

Riders who pass their Week 10 assessment earn their level's buckle and certificate and move up the next term.

Lesson fees

Pay by the term, get a lesson free

A full term is priced at nine sessions, so the tenth lesson is on us. A 10% sibling discount applies to the second and each additional child from the same family.

LevelPer sessionPer term
1 · Little WranglersAges 2–4 · 45 min$30$270
2 · Ranch HandsAges 4–6 · 45 min$40$360
3 · Trail RidersAges 6–9 · 60 min$55$495
4 · Arena RidersAges 9–12 · 60 min$65$585
5 · CompetitorsAges 12–17 · 60 min$65$585
6 · Range RidersAdults 18–64 · 60 min$70$630
Enrollment feeOne time, per family
$20
Private lesson (60 min)One-on-one with a qualified western instructor, subject to availability
$75
Sibling discount2nd and additional children, applied at enrollment
10% off
Make-up sessionFor illness with 24-hour notice, one per term
Ask us
HelmetsASTM/SEI certified helmet required. Riders are encouraged to own their own.
Bring your own

Payment

Full term fees are due by the first session. Payment plans are available, just ask. We accept cash, check (payable to Skye Ranch HLC), Venmo or bank transfer.

Cancellations & withdrawal

No refunds after Week 2. Medical withdrawal with a doctor's note receives a 50% refund of the remaining term. Two weeks' written notice is required to withdraw mid-term.

Ready to save your spot?

Term 1 begins January 4, 2027. Reach out now to enroll or ask about placement.