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. 

  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: June 2, 9, 16 & 23.  6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sess 2: August 4, 11,18 & 25.  6:30pm - 7:30pm

Contact the St. Peter Recreation and  

Leisure Department at 507-934-0667 for

registration!

​Our Story......

Pinewood Stable is currently closed for the season and will reopen in May 2020.  Watch for our new schedule for 

Private and Group Lessons!

   Click         to go to the lessons page

Pinewood Stable will be adding another riding instructor to our staff for the summer of 2020.  This is a part time job in which you select your own days and hours.  If you have experience working with horses and enjoy teaching others how to ride and care for a horse, please contact us at 507-995-6390. 


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.  

         ​​​HORSE CAMPS !

  Summer Horse Camps always fill up fast

  so don't delay and register today!

   Dates for Summer 2020:

   Mankato YMCA 

   June 8 - 11   8:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Grades 2-5

   July 6 - 9:   8:00 am -  12:00 pm. Grades 2-5

   July 20 - 23:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Grades 6-9

   Aug 10 - 13:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Grades 2-5 

   Aug 17 - 20:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Grades 2-5 

    To register,  click here -> Mankato YMCA, 


​  St. Peter Rec and Leisure

​  June 27 - 30:  8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Grades 2-6

  To register, click here -> St. Peter Recreation and Leisure


Pinewood Horse  Camp           

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 22 - 26, 2020 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.

                ONLY TWO OF THE SIX CAMP SPOTS ARE LEFT -   

                  REGISTER NOW BEFORE THEY ARE ALL GONE !!


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2020 SUMMER

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

    Pinewood Stable is excited to be 

      selected to host the Armstrong       

    Equine Massage 4-Day intensive     

    certification program. May 7 - 10, 2020

 Level 1:  Beginning level of Equine Massage. How to find trouble areas by     observation and palpation of the body.  Hands-on practice of stretching techniques   and massage.
 Level 2:  Muscle anatomy in depth.  How to recognize compensation patterns, how   to balance the body with massage/bodywork.  Focus will be in poll, neck and   shoulder issues. Hands-on practice on multiple horses
 Level 3: In depth study of the skeletal structure of the horse and how it works with   movement.  How to re-balance using massage and stretching.  Focus will be in   back and hind end issues.  How to use acupressure points to enhance the benefits   of massage.
 Level 4:  Muscle testing and how to apply to a horse. Hands on practice and   anatomy final. Covers marketing, scheduling and how to find clients. Certification is   after this level is complete.
      You must have horse knowledge and handling experience

                                     to take this course.

  To register for this certification course with Armstrong Equine Massage, 

   Please go to:  www.armstrongequinemassage.com

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​Pinewood Stables has been in business for over 15 years. We have been boarding horses, giving lessons and/or training horses for 15 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.