Western Riding Schools in Douglas County, Colorado

Lovers of horse riding have plenty of places to go to in Douglas County, Colorado where they can ride their favorite horse. Many stables also offer riding schools for beginners and those who want to advance their skills. Western riding is a style of horseback riding that requires control, precision and responsiveness. Some riding schools in Douglas County teach Western and hold Western riding events.

  1. EquesTraining

    • EquesTraining school provides riding programs in Parker, Colorado. The school has instructors who are certified by the American Riding Instructor's Association and the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. Adult students can opt to learn Western riding disciplines in private and group lessons. Once the instructor approves, a student can ride independently and focus on trail riding or train for dressage events. Pony play and horse play programs are offered for children, as well as a vaulting program for ages 8 and over. A summer camp is also available for children during the summer holidays.

    Cottonwood Riding Club

    • Cottonwood Riding Club is an equestrian facility set on 100 acres of land. The club is located in Littleton, Colorado. Lessons are available for Western teaching, as well as English and Polo horseback riding. Prices start at $40 for group lessons and $50 for private lessons as of 2011. Facilities include an outdoor jumping area, lighted open area, polo area, cross-country course, pro shop and clubhouse. Horse boarding is also available and rates are charged monthly. For anyone looking to buy a horse, several horses are for sale starting from $4,000.

    Equestro Stables

    • Equestro Stables a 35-acre stable and riding school center. The stable is located a 10-minute drive from Douglas County in Elizabeth, Colorado. The school offers basic riding, beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons in the Western discipline. Lessons are available on a student's personal horse or on one of the experienced school horses. Prices for a private lesson are between $35 to $40, as of 2011. Other amenities include private horse sale, long- and short-term horse boarding, and accommodation for guests to stay overnight.

    Kaliber Stables

    • Kaliber Stables offers horse training, lessons and sales. It is a 10-minute drive to Elizabeth from Douglas Country, Colorado. Instructors teach Western, Hunter, Saddle Seat and general horsemanship to students. It is a family orientated facility that offers family, semi-private, private and evaluation lessons. As of February 2011, private Western lessons start from $55 per hour. The stables also have a summer and back to school camp for children. Shows held at the stables include the Youth Nationals, U.S. Nationals, Scottsdale, and regional shows for Colorado and out of state.