Adult riding lessons
On our beautiful 15-acre property in Issaquah WA, the staff at Deerfield Farm has the ability to cater riding lessons so each person can learn at their own pace.
If you have never ridden before or want to get back in the saddle after many years away, we offer riding lessons to all Seattle and Eastside area adults, from Bellevue to Issaquah to Snoqualmie and North Bend WA.
Horses reduce stress
Everyone has too much stress in their life and too much stress can have negative impacts. Horse time helps you relax and find moments of peace in your fast-paced life.
- Mucking stalls-exercise reduces mental stress
- Grooming your horse-rhythmic motions melt tension away
- Longeing-reinforces your position with your horse
- Hand grazing-bonding with your horse in a quiet time
- Trail riding-serene setting to bond with horse
- Training session-mental and physical activity combine for a sense of accomplishment
Whatever your reason for wanting to ride, you'll receive all these benefits and much more.
For all skill levels
- 4 lessons a month
- Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Semi-private lessons are for riders who can safely handle their horses. Students can tack-up effectively with help if needed.
These lessons offers more ride time and interaction as the level of intensity rises. Ride time is about 50 minutes.
Semi-private lessons- 4-5 lessons a month
- Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
If you are new to Deerfield, a private evaluation lesson helps us determine whether private or semi-private lessons are best though we always take your own preference into consideration.
Depending on your skill level and ability, riding time is usually 30 minutes.
Private lessons- Please note:
- 24-hour cancellation policy needed to be eligible for a make-up.
- Payment due at the beginning of the month (no later than the 7th).
This camp begins at 10:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm each day. Campers must wear long pants, riding boots with a low heel (no tennis shoes) and bring their own certified riding helmet.
What To Expect
Join us for the horse camp of your childhood dreams! Our camp features a blend of horse care, mindfulness, yoga, and the joy of unplugging and connecting to nature. Each day will feature a variety of activities including one riding lesson and one horsemanship skills lesson. Adults with some horse experience are encouraged to register!
Question or reserve a spotSafety practices
- We follow King County guidelines.
- Frequent handwashing is encouraged.
- Outdoor learning space for camps, clinics & workshops.
- Anyone displaying signs of illness will be sent home.
- Students required to bring 2 masks but will not have to wear it unless they feel more comfortable or there's a need.
- No refunds will be granted under any circumstances.
- All students required to have their own boots & helmet (we are not loaning ANY helmets at this time).
- Social Distancing practices in place whenever possible.
- Approved helmets and riding boots are required whenever the rider is on the horse.
Janet says...
- Janet M.“As a 65+ senior, who had never been on a horse until about 10 years ago, I started lessons at Deerfield 2+ years ago. First once a week and now two. I love it and would recommend it to everyone! The trainers and instructors are world class, the horses very well trained and taken care of and the setting is beautiful. Try it. Deerfield is the best of everything.”
