Lessons at Daniel Training Center
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Daniel Training Center is a full service facility with riding lesson plans that can be designed for the novice or the experienced equestrian. Come ride the elegant American Saddlebred, or the beautiful and refined Arabian.
All our lessons are given by highly qualified professional riding instructors whose job it is to help you achieve your goals.
- ... for the competitive rider whose goal is to show their horse at the local or national level.
Let our staff use their skill and experience to guide you and your horse toward learning how to show, compete, and win in the show ring.
- ... for the weekend novice rider who wants to learn how to ride.
We can help you understand the horse and how it thinks, so that you feel comfortable and self-assured on your mount.
- ... and for the more experienced pleasure rider.
Let us help design a lesson plan that grows your skills and knowledge -- all while enjoying this unique experience found only on top of a horse.
Riding lessons are taught 3 days a week in our first class facility, either with a group or private, depending on the riders needs and budget.
At Daniel Training Center we teach you or your child skills needed to fully enjoy your horse. Skills which will last a lifetime.
Coyote Creek Riding Bareback
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Do I need to own a horse to take lessons?
No, you do not need to own your own horse to take lessons, we have lesson horses. In fact, your child could ride our lesson horses for years. One never has to own their own horse to enjoy the sport of horseback riding.
2. Do you have different sessions for beginner or advanced riders?No, we don't have actual sessions. We give riding lessons all year long and do suggest that you ride at least once a week to build skills and confidence with the horse. Our lessons are tailored to all levels of riding.
3. How many times a week can I ride?
Well, you could ride 6 days a week if you want, but we suggest you ride once or twice a week.
4. What is a good age to start my child with lessons?We give lessons to riders from age 6 to 60+. With the youngest riders we give "tiny tot" lessons which are 15 minutes long. Some tiny tots ride twice a week.
5. How long and how much are lessons?Lessons are from 30 minutes to and hour. Prices vary, but in general range between $35 and $50
6. Will my child learn how to take care of the horse?Absolutely, but in the beginning we do concentrate mostly on riding.
7. Do you have any summer camps?Yes, we offer a weekly camp that includes many different activities with the horses.
8. I love horses but do not feel riding will be my thing. How else can I get involved with the horses?We give driving lessons as well as riding lessons. Driving is very challenging and fun.
9. What should I wear to my first lesson?
At your first lesson you should wear a helmet. A bike helmet will be ok at first, but if you or your child continues, you will want to buy a riding helmet. Also, you should wear boots with a hard sole and a heel. No tennis shoes. Again, if after your first couple of lessons it looks like you want to continue, you will want to buy riding boots, a riding helmet, riding pants, and riding gloves.
10. Where do I find this equipment?We have several catalogs from tack stores that have riding pants, boots, gloves, and helmets.
11. Will I be able to show at horse shows?Yes, Utah has several horse shows and hopes to start a great academy program, set up especially for beginner riders that show on our school horses.
12. Do you give group lessons?We only give private lessons but when the rider is riding well we will double them up with another rider so they can practice riding with other riders in the ring.
13. My goal is to own our own horse. Do you have horses for sale?Yes, we do have horses for sale and it is our business to help you with the purchase of your own horse whether you want to ride for pleasure or show.
14. My child is not ready for her own horse but our family is very interested in horse ownership. What kind of horse could we own?You could get involved with America's favorite horse, the Arabian, many different ways. If you are interested in riding at local or national shows, the Arabian is a stand out. If you are interested in a relaxed trail ride or just for pleasure, the Arabian will make you stand up and take notice. Some owners enjoy breeding horses and raising babies, watching with pride the daily achievement of each colt or filly. Some owners enjoy going to a quality horse auction and taking a chance that they will buy a "diamond in the ruff" or a "fixer-upper". And yes, some people just buy the diamond. If you enjoy going to the auctions, going to Addis Equine Sales is a blast and horses usually sell for under market value. So whether you are interested in yearlings or finished show stock, let Daniel Training Center help you with your purchase. And when you're ready to buy a horse for your child or yourself, remember, Julie specializes in the amateur and juvenile rider and enjoy helping you achieve your goals.
