Overview of riding & ground lessons.
My lesson program caters to new & returning riders. My specialty is adult riders who for whatever
reason have become fearful in the saddle or on the ground. Or maybe you are a brand new adult rider
who isn’t sure where to begin.
My goal is to help the rider develop trust, awareness, & partnership with their horse. To help them
work thru their fears, build their confidence on the ground & in the saddle. I use a combination of
techniques in my lessons, including natural horsemanship methods and energy work to help the rider
be more at ease.
Lessons always begin with ground work. We don’t progress to saddle work until the rider is
comfortable & communicating well with their partner.
In the saddle I mainly focus on helping the rider stay present, be aware of their body & the horse’s
body, find their balance, and enjoy the experience.
Each lesson program is tailored to the individual’s personality, skill level, and personal goals. I prefer
to work with riders one on one.
Typically people need several one hour sessions before they are comfortable enough to get the horse
out and ready, by themselves. Once the rider is comfortable with the horse and the basics we can
reduce the actual time spent working together, down to 30 minutes per lesson.
I charge 60.00 an hour for private lessons.
For more information or an appointment please call or email, Michelle Buegeleisen at
707-824-9941 or mkgbuegel@yahoo.com