Lesson Information
Lessons are our specialty at Heavenly Horses. We focus on developing riders through a variety of horses and lesson plans. Each lesson is designed to be safe and fun while building foundational through advanced skills. We use creative and unique ways to teach proper technique and always provide lots of variety! Our program is not just riding. It is a from-the-ground-up, all-around, hands-on, horse experience. Along with their preferred riding discipline, students will learn how to:
Build a relationship with their favorite horse
Clean
Tack
Graze
Bathe
We teach English, Western Pleasure, Dressage and Showmanship. Lessons are offered to students age 5 and older. We also serve a large number of adult students who have just taken up the sport or are returning after many years away from the saddle.
Getting Started
Finding the right lesson for your skill level and goals is essential to having a great experience at Heavenly Horses. We offer barn tours on Saturdays at 8:00 am. Proper attire including jeans and heeled shoes are required for safety purposes. To schedule a tour please contact us.
Contact us to schedule a tour
Complete and return the Heavenly Horses Waiver and Team Hall Waiver (click on title) prior to your first lesson
Review Policies & Student Code Of Conduct (click on title)
Purchase your lesson package or schedule your monthly payment (see Lesson Fees and Paypal options below)
Visit the Student Page for what to wear, necessary equipment and ball homework
Lessons
All our lessons are group lessons with a maximum of 6 riders in a class. Lessons are 90 minutes in length which includes 60 minutes in the saddle and 30 minutes of ground work (15 minutes before and after the scheduled lesson time for grooming and tacking). A variety of lesson levels are offered Monday through Saturday. We are closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Lessons on Trail
As students reach an advanced level of riding, Heavenly Horses offers Lessons on Trail, giving another aspect of horsemanship. Lessons on Trail allow current students to enjoy riding while viewing God’s natural wonders. This opportunity is offered for current advanced students only.
Price for Lessons
Lesson Fee Options:
Number of Lessons | Price
Monthly | $240 (for one lesson weekly which will include one free lesson each quarter)
Quarterly | $720
Lessons MUST be paid for at the beginning of the month.
If a lesson will be missed and we are given at least a 24-hour notice, make-up lessons will be offered. If less than 24-hours notice is given, no make-up lesson will be offered.
With any method of payment, please note your child’s FIRST and LAST name, so payment will be posted to the correct account. Many of our students have the same first names! Any additional fees for trail rides, shows, etc. should be paid separately from your lesson payment.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Check Placed in Money Box in the Barn
Payment envelopes will be available by the money box. Please be sure to fill out the envelope so I can accurately track lessons and payment. Envelopes can also be picked up in the office for those of you who ask your rider to drop payment into the box.
Automatic Monthly Payment (PREFERRED)
This is an auto-generated check from your bank. You can set this up with your bank/payment service or use PayPal above. Please have them sent to Sharon’s home address:
Sharon Casares
Re: Heavenly Horses
22272 W. Calvin Dr.
Antioch IL 60002
ONLINE Payment options
Make a one-time payment for Horse Shows ($50) or Lessons ($240 per month). Choose your option from the menu below and complete payment via Paypal.
A processing fee is applied.
Monthly Auto-pay Subscription
Automatic payments withdrawn each month via Paypal. Payment can be cancelled at any time.
A processing fee is applied.
QUARTERLY AUTO-PAY SUBSCRIPTION
Automatic payments withdrawn quarterly/every three months via Paypal. Payment can be cancelled at any time.
A processing fee is applied.
Adult Class: Heavenly Horses offers several adult lesson times each week.
Enjoying a friendly game of soccer during an advanced lesson.
Scouting and youth Programs
Looking to earn a badge or just gain some horse knowledge? Heavenly Horses Scouting Programs offers a comprehensive program for your Scout group. Call us for complete details.
We welcome troops of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, Indian Guides, and Indian Princesses who are at least 7 years of age and have interest in earning a badge or accomplishing a particular unit or skill. All youth attendees will ride during the program* and have fun learning in special hands on classes that range from equine anatomy, breed information, grooming, riding disciplines, equine careers and more.
One time, three hour programs are available on Saturdays from 11:30am to 2:30pm. The cost is $50 per rider.
You should be able to complete most, and possibly all, of your badge requirements at this session, depending on your group’s requirements.*
*We will work with unit leaders to determine and meet badge requirements.
Christmas Camp
Dates: December 23 and 27, 2024
Time: 8:00-4:00
Cost: $150 per day
Any level rider is welcome to sign up for either day.
Open Ride
We are sorry but currently we are unable to offer the open rides.