
The Legacy Riders...
Getting Back in the Saddle
A program for horse lovers coming home to the barn.
You never forget the feeling.
The smell of leather, shavings, and hay.
The steady breath of a trusted horse, the quiet rhythm of grooming after a ride.
If you grew up riding and life pulled you away, you’re not alone—and it’s not too late.
The Legacy Riders is a gentle re-entry program designed for adults who once lived and breathed horses, and now feel the pull to return—on their own terms. This is not about ribbons or rankings. It’s about rediscovering the joy, connection, and confidence that horses brought you all those years ago.
We are a supportive, judgment-free barn where you’re never “too old” or “too out of shape” to begin again. We offer thoughtfully-paced riding tailored to your experience and comfort so you can rebuild skills and muscle-memory, with grace and laughter. We offer a community of like-minded riders who understand what it means to come back home to horses
Whether it’s been five years or forty-five years, you still belong in the saddle.
Let this next chapter with horses be softer, slower, and deeply fulfilling.
Join The Legacy Riders—because once a horse person, always a horse person.
What This Program Includes:
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6 weekly private riding lessons. 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.
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Lessons that focus on horsemanship, including grooming, tacking, and groundwork
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A keepsake photo with the horse of your choice
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A reflective journal packet
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One or more facilitated trail rides
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One-on-one help, support, and training so that you feel safe, comfortable and supported
What You'll leave with:
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Refreshed muscles and new skills
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New confidence as you re-integrate these majestic beings back into your life
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A reminder of what brought you to horses in the first place
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New mindfulness and mindset skills
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A connection to a barn community that truly welcomes families
Who This Program is For:
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Anyone at any age who is looking to return to horses
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:
"Coming back to riding after 18 years away was intimidating—but this program made it feel like coming home. The horses were kind, the people were welcoming, and I never once felt judged for needing to take things slow. I found a piece of myself I didn't realize I'd lost." — Laura M., Legacy Rider
"I used to compete as a teen, but life, kids, and a career took over. The Legacy Riders gave me permission to ride for the love of it—not for points or ribbons. Now, every week, I get to breathe, connect, and remember who I am around horses." — Sarah T., Legacy Rider
"I was worried I’d forgotten everything. Turns out, muscle memory is real—and so is horse magic. The instructors were so patient, and the atmosphere is relaxed and joyful. This program truly gave me my confidence back." — Michael R., Legacy Rider
"I cried the first time I put my foot in the stirrup again. It was like no time had passed. The Legacy Riders isn’t just a program—it’s a healing experience. And it’s full of people just like me who never stopped loving horses." — Diana L., Legacy Rider
"What surprised me the most was how this became more than just riding. It’s become a part of my self-care. Grooming, quiet barn time, and trail rides have brought me peace I didn’t know I needed." — Karen D., Legacy Rider
Program Cost:
The cost of the program is $595.
How Do I Sign Up:
This program runs year-round. To sign-up please email schmccusker@gmail.com or text (513)206-3578








