Pair Of Aces Stables Horsemanship Academy

Our academy program is open to riders of all levels, age 6 and up - including adults! Whether you are a complete beginner, looking to enroll your child into a healthy, positive sport, wanting to improve existing riding skills, or pick up a new sport as an adult, our academy can help you reach your goals.

Our academy provides a comprehensive educational experience, while maintaining a fun, supportive and engaging atmosphere. We maintain a positive team-building culture, a structured curriculum and quality instruction.  

Our aim is to develop strong, independent riders whose knowledge goes well beyond riding. Horsemanship is taught from the ground up, and our students will have the opportunity to advance through the academy levels as they learn.  Skills taught range from riding, to in-hand work, competitions, equipment knowledge, equine husbandry, basic veterinary care, and so much more. 

  • Bronze "Getting Started" $400/month

    • Access to 4 riding lessons per month

    • Access to 4 unmounted lessons per month

    • Custom Trello Card detailing your rider's progress and goals

    • Access to on site horse shows

    • Unlocks Horsesense Learning Levels Curriculum

    Bonuses include semi-annual goal setting meetings, unlimited lesson auditing, and access to in-barn shows and clinics.

  • Silver "Getting a Little Serious" $800/month

    Everything in Bronze PLUS:

    • Access to 4 additional riding lessons for a total of 8 riding lessons per month

    • Access to 4 additional unmounted lessons per month

    • Unlocks preferred access and pricing for all camps, clinics and on site events

    Bonuses include quarterly goal setting meetings, unlimited lesson auditing and priority access to leasing lesson horses for in-barn shows and clinics.

  • Gold "This is my Sport" $1450/month

    Everything in Silver PLUS:

    • Access to 4 additional riding lessons per month for a total of 12 riding lessons per month

    • Unlocks access to practice rides for Green level and above riders. Riders may substitute 4 lessons for 4 practice rides monthly

    • Unlocks access to Reno area SNHSA and SNC-CDS horse shows, including off site events

    Bonuses include quarterly goal setting meetings, unlimited lesson auditing and guaranteed access to leasing lesson horses for in-barn shows and clinics.

    *Gold Packages are limited in number, and may have a wait-list

We encourage everyone to take an Introductory Lesson to see if the Horsemanship Academy is the right fit for you! Contact us to sign up for yours today - availability is limited! Introductory Lessons are 45 minute private lessons, and are priced at $85.

discover your passion for horses

What you’ll get

  • Weekly mounted and unmounted lessons

  • Regular goal-setting meetings

  • Access to well trained lesson horses

  • High quality and consistent instruction, year-round

  • A levels-based curriculum, complete with study guides

  • Access to our online scheduling software

  • Access to all on-site shows and clinics

  • Life-long skills such as confidence, patience, communication and the ability to control your emotions, even under pressure

FAQs

do we need our own horse or tack?

No! We will provide the horse, and all the necessary tack for the horse.

What do i need to bring to my first lesson?

Just yourself! Please wear comfortable, snug fitting but stretchy pants such as breeches or thick leggings. You will also need to wear a boot with a defined heel such as a paddock boot - cowboy boots are fine for your first few lessons too. We will have some brief paperwork for you to sign, and a helmet for you to borrow.

do lessons continue during inclement weather?

Yes! Unless it is unsafe to be at the barn (severe winter weather, or smoky air) lessons will be held. If the weather is too severe for mounted work, we will take that opportunity to work on unmounted skills instead. There is so much to learn, that we never run out of things to teach - both on and off the horse.

i’ve decided to commit to regular lessons - What clothes or other items do I need?

You will need a comfortable pair of breeches, and riding boots. We recommend paddock boots and half-chaps to all of our riders starting out. Tall boots are recommended for riders who are teens or older.