Adult Group Riding Lessons

            Riding horses isn't just for kids!

Pinewood Stable will be offering summer horseback riding lessons for adults who have little or no experience with horses and have always wanted to learn how to ride a horse, or just to see what all the excitement is about!  Horseback riding offers so many benefits for everyone.  It improves your overall physical fitness by increasing your strength and endurance, it increases your body’s ability to balance, and is a wonderful stress reducer. 

 Our classes are relaxed with the emphasis on learning and having fun.  We will cover all the basics of horsemanship including horse care, grooming, how to saddle, ground work and beginner riding.  Each student will be assigned their own gentle, friendly horse to create a partnership that is built on communication and mutual understanding. 

Sess 1: Tues. June 4-25, 6:30-8 pm  FULL

Sess 2: Thu. Aug 1-22 6:30-8 pm

Contact the St. Peter Recreation and  

Leisure Department at 507-934-0667 for

registration!

Private Riding Lessons....

....are offered Monday through Friday as early as 2:30 pm and as late as 7:00 pm.  Please call to check availability and schedule your lesson date and time.  

Pinewood Stables was started by the Hilligoss Family in 2000. Our name came from a fond memory of the owner/founder's parents' hometown of Pinewood, Ontario. We started out as a small hobby farm just for our own few horses, then we grew into something bigger as the family got involved in 4-H and Saddle Club. As the family's interest and knowledge grew, they became involved in more horse-related activities  such as showing in different disciplines, gaming and other competitions; and training.   

The wind of heaven is that which blows between

a horse's ears.  ~Arabian Proverb

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Group Lessons

Group Riding Lessons are available for discounted rates with a minimum of four students and a maximum of six.  If you are interested in taking this class, we will add your name to the list for the next class.  Contact us for more information and availability. 

  Some Spots   

  Still Available!

Pinewood Stable is looking to add another riding instructor to our staff.  This is a part time job in which you select your own days and hours.  If you enjoy working with horses and have experience teaching others how to ride and care for a horse, please contact us at 507-995-6390. 


​Pinewood Stables has been in business for over 15 years. We have been boarding horses, giving lessons and/or training horses for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of care every horse receives while at Pinewood Stables; all horses are treated as if they are our own. Our instructors provide quality instruction in different disciplines at  reasonable rates.  We are proud supporters of the local 4H Horse Project, 4H Horse Bowl Team, and Saddle Clubs because we believe in the future of kids and these amazing animals.

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     2019 summer schedules for both Private and Group Lessons are ready with several openings left! 

   Click         to go to the lessons page

​​HORSE CAMPS !

  Summer Horse Camps always fill up fast

  so don't delay and register today!

   Dates for Summer 2019:

   Mankato YMCA 

   July 8 - 11:     8:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Grades2-5   FULL

   July 29 - Aug 1:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Grades 6-9 FULL

   Aug 19 - 22:   8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Grades 2-5  FULL

    To register, go to https://mankatoymca.org/horse-camp/ 


​  St. Peter Rec and Leisure

​  July 22-25:  8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Grades 2-6

  To register, go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/saintpeter/Home


Pinewood Horse  Camp     FULL      

This is our very own camp and is different than the other camps in its length and content.  During this camp, campers will be assigned their own horse for their exclusive use for lessons, to ride, feed, groom and take

care of.   The camp runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day from June 24 - 28 and will also includes classroom, ground work, practical skills, crafts and games.  The final day will include a trail ride and cook out.  Snacks and water provided.  This camp is limited to 6 campers.  Grades 5 - 9    $350/week

To register, download and complete the registration form.

Return information is on the registration form.

Questions?  Call  507-995-6390.

* This camp will be cancelled if a minimum of 5 campers are not registered.



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