Lessons & Learning Pathways at North Gait

We offer a structured horsemanship program designed to support riders with different schedules, goals, and levels of commitment, while maintaining consistency, fairness, and horse welfare.

All instruction at North Gait follows our HorseSense & Horsemanship Levels Program, allowing students to build skills progressively and pick up where they left off—even when lessons are intermittent.

Two Learning Pathways

Independently Scheduled Lessons

Independently scheduled individual or small-group lessons are offered by Maddie and are well suited for riders who need flexibility due to school, sports, or other commitments.

  • Lessons are scheduled based on monthly availability

  • Students may attend intermittently or seasonally

  • Instruction follows the same Levels Program as membership students

  • Progress is tracked for continuity over time

This pathway works well for riders who want quality instruction without a weekly commitment.

Membership Program

For riders seeking consistent instruction, community, and access, the Membership Program offers a more immersive learning experience through weekly group instruction, optional additional group opportunities, and a clear pathway for advancement.

Membership is best suited for students who want regular learning and expanded opportunities as they grow in their horsemanship.

The Levels Program

All students—whether taking individual lessons or participating in membership—work within the same Levels Program, which includes:

  • HorseSense (Unmounted): safety, horse care, handling, and management

  • Horsemanship (Mounted): balanced riding in English and Western tack, patterns, pole work, and biomechanics

Advancement is based on demonstrated readiness, not speed or attendance.

Lesson Horses & Equipment

Students are welcome to ride their own horses or use one of our lesson horses.
Please note that lesson horses are rotated thoughtfully to support their mental and physical well-being, so students may not always ride the same horse.

Lesson Packages

Lesson packages provide a discounted rate for independently scheduled lessons. Packages May be purchased online and are applied when booking available lesson times. Packages are intended for flexible lesson scheduling, and do not replace membership participation.