CADENCE RIDING ACADEMY

• Fundamentals of Riding
  Student will learn the fundamentals of riding through the discipline of Hunter Seat. Hunter Seat is one of the oldest and most popular disciplines. This discipline allows riders to establish a foundation they can use in almost any other riding discipline.
• Horsemanship
  Students will also learn basic horse care including: grooming, tacking and untacking. Students will have the option of readying their own horse before each lesson.

No, lessons are tailored to each individuals needs. Jumping is reserved for more advanced riders. Students can choose to remain on the flat through their education.

Required Riding Attire

1. Jean or long pants
2. Closed toe shoes
3. Long hair tied back

Riding helmets are provided by Cadence Equestrian Center

If you choose to continue riding lessons please purchase the following attire:

• English Paddock Boots or Tall Boots
• English Breeches or Riding Tights
• Riding Gloves
• ASTM/SEI Certified Helmet
• Half-Chaps (optional)
• Riding Crop (optional)

Local Riding Apparel Resources

• Red Earth Feed & Tack

Online Riding Apparel Resources

• Dover Saddlery
• SmartPak

Cadence Riding Academy horses are chosen very selectively by our professional instructors. Only the safest and most well-mannered horses are chosen. Each horse is trained extensively in order to foster an exceptional learning environment.
Our horses are as diverse as our students. The school horses vary in breed, size, color, age and skill level. That way each horse is tailored to fit the students individual needs.

Our professional riding instructors are exceptionally well-educated and friendly. The instructors guidance and teaching methods are tailored to fit each students needs. Students may switch instructors at any time. Click on an instructors name to learn more.

Melissa Lesseg
Rebecca Buchanan​​
Leah Chenelle
Hannah Bullock
Rebecca Dalke

The Cadence Riding Academy is a year-round riding facility. The equipment , barns, and arenas are kept in pristine condition to create an optimal lesson experience.
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Riding Academy Facility Amenities:

• Heated Indoor Riding Arena
• Two Outdoor Riding Arenas
• Readying Area with Seven Cross-Ties
• Spacious Tack Room
• Large Tornado Shelter​
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Location:
Cadence Equestrian Center, LLC
14150 S. Pine Street
Edmond, OK 73034

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Yes, there are a several programs throughout the year that are only available to our students.

Some of these programs include:

Competitions

Camps

Overnight Barn Lock-Ins

Horse Ownership & Leasing

USHJA Competitive & Educational Programs 

Please visit out Programs page to learn more about our exciting programs!

NEW STUDENT OPTIONS:

NEW STUDENT LESSON - TRY US ONCE! $45/PER RIDER
45 minute riding lesson required for first time riders to Cadence. The new student lesson includes an orientation, evaluation, tour and consultation with a Cadence instructor. Instructors will use this lesson to evaluate and properly place riders into beginner, group or private riding lessons.

NEW STUDENT PACKAGE - GET A SUPER START ON RIDING! 5 LESSONS FOR $200/PER RIDER or 8 LESSONS FOR $320/PER RIDER
These discounted starter packages include one "New Student Lesson" plus four or seven "Beginner" or "Group" lessons (lesson type dependent on riders skill level). Package is a one-time discounted offer for new students only.

ESTABLISHED STUDENT OPTIONS:

BEGINNER LESSONS - $45/PER RIDER
30 minute private lesson for beginner riders age 4 & up.
These lessons are designed for brand new riders for them to learn the basics of riding in a safe environment. Once riders can comfortably start, stop, steer and post the trot on the rail, they will advance to group or private lessons as per the recommendation of the instructor.

GROUP LESSONS - $45/PER RIDER
1 hour, 3-5 students, non-jumping or jumping group riding lessons. At Cadence, we keep groups small to ensure optimal learning and safety. If a group lesson has fewer than 3 students (i.e. scheduling purposes or cancellations) the lesson will become a 30 minute private or semi-private lesson.

PRIVATE LESSONS- $55/PER RIDER
30 minute, private riding lessons. ​

UNMOUNTED LESSONS - $45/PER RIDER
1 hour, 2+ students. These un-mounted lessons are spent out of the saddle focusing on basic horsemanship including: horse care, handling, tacking, etc.

RULES
1. Closed-toed shoes are required to be worn by ALL VISITORS while on CEC property. NO flip flops/sandals.
2. If dropping off your child, please arrive 10 minutes before the lesson ends for pick up.
3. We welcome parents to watch lessons, but please observe your children on the outside of the gate/arena.
4. Please refrain from “coaching” or “critiquing” your child during his/her lesson. This is distracting to not only your child, but also to the trainer and to the other children in the lesson.
5. Please supervise all children who are not attending lessons at all times and make them aware of all barn rules. Do not let children play in the wood shavings pile, hay barn, feed room, or around horses.
6. Please do not interrupt the instructor during lesson times. If you need to discuss something with your instructor, please do so outside of lesson times via phone, email or appointment.
7. Do not feed any horse – this includes apples, grass, carrots, cookies, sugar, etc. — without asking permission of the instructor. Some horses have stomach issues & allergies associated with such treats.
8. Never enter any stall or pasture on the property without permission from instructor.
9. Please do not park on the grass or in front of dumpsters, trailers, wood shavings piles, etc.
10. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for lessons. Notify instructors about tardiness and absences as early as possibly.
11.There is no running or yelling on the property as this may frighten the horses.
12. Do not bring strollers, pets, bikes, toys, scooters, balloons, balls, etc. to the barn as this may frighten the horses.
13. Do not handle barn animals including dogs, cats, or any horse not being used for your lesson.
14. There is NO smoking on CEC property.
15. The speed limit on the property is 5 mph. Please watch out for children, horses & our other barn animals.

POLICIES

• SCHEDULING: Cadence Academy instructors arrange their own schedules. Students are required to take a minimum of one lesson per week/4-5 per month.
• CANCELLATIONS & MAKE-UP LESSONS: If you cancel a lesson, there are NO REFUNDS or CREDITS. Students receive a make-up lesson as long as a 24-hour minimum notice was given to the instructor or CEC office (in writing; by email or text). Missed lessons must be made up within 30 days of missed lesson or fees are forfeited. Only one makeup lesson is allowed every month, except for medical or other uncontrollable situations.
• INVOICING & PAYMENTS: CEC emails monthly invoices at the 1st of each month with a convenient online payment tab. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, please mail or drop off in the black mailbox next to the Academy Tack Room. If paying with cash, please give to your instructor and ask for a receipt. Tuition is due on or before the 1st lesson of each month. This is a commitment to completing that month’s lessons. There are no refunds or credits. Balances are subject to a $20 late fee if not paid within 7 days of receipt. There is a $25 service charge for returned checks.