The Lucky Ones...A Riding Program for Mothers & Daughters

When my daughter started riding horses I expected that I would be relegated to the sidelines just like any other sport your child participates in. Instead, I started riding with her, and the connection, relationship, and mutual respect that unfolded has become the basis of our relationship for over 15 years. When I think about why my daughter and I have such a close relationship, how we navigated the awkward tween and teen years, and the gift that our closeness is in my life, I know I have horses to thank. I simply feel lucky.

I believe every mother-daughter relationship can benefit from some time spent together in the presence of horses. The opportunity to connect over something that is either new to both of you, or perhaps to return to something you both loved in the past, is priceless. The cultivated time this program creates for you to be together, not just as parent and child, but as learners, is something you will cherish. Whether you're a mom introducing your daughter to the world of horses or a pair reconnecting over a shared childhood love, this program invites you both into a gentle, joyful, and confidence-building journey.

Each week, you and your daughter will spend intentional time together—on the ground and in the saddle—learning about horsemanship, strengthening your communication, and experiencing the powerful partnership that comes from working with horses.

This is not a competition-focused experience; it's a heart-forward opportunity to build a bond that goes far beyond the arena.

What This Program Includes:

6 weekly private riding lessons for you and your daughter. You should plan to spend about 2 hours together at the barn. This includes time for grooming, tacking, and a 45 minutes lesson, as well as spending time with your horse after your lesson.
Lessons that focus on horsemanship, including grooming, tacking, and groundwork
A keepsake photo with your horses
A shared journal packet
One or more facilitated trail rides

What You'll leave with:

A deeper understanding of your relationship with one another
Shared memories of your time with the horses
New confidence as you learn how to interact with these majestic beings
A sense of strength and purpose in your shared time together
A connection to a barn community that truly welcomes families

Who This Program is For:

Kids ages 8 to 88!
No prior riding experience needed—just curiosity and connection.
Any mother/daughter/aunt/niece/mentor/mentee (you get the idea...we're open to all!)

Program Dates:

Dates are flexible, so we can determine what works best for your schedule each week! If you have a vacation planned we can accommodate a make-up session (or two!) as well.

What People Are Saying:

“My daughter and I were both new to riding. Sharing this journey brought us closer in ways I didn’t expect. The horses, the setting, the people—it’s magic.” L. Smith

"I am not sure my daughter and I would have survived her teenage years if we hadn't had this experience. Doing this program together led us to a shared love of horses and now we spend a lot of time at the barn and riding together. It has been a game changer for us!" - H. Hines

"Watching my daughter's confidence grow each week was amazing. She is shy and usually takes a while to warm up to new things. Not the horses! They created a new portal for our relationship and I will forever be grateful." - S. O'Malley