The Blue Point Stables Horsemanship Program is the heart of Blue Point Stables, offering instruction six days a week for riders of all experience levels. Our students enjoy the welcoming, supportive atmosphere of group lessons where the focus is always on safety, fun, and education.
Blue Point Stables offers both English and Western riding lessons, allowing each rider to explore different disciplines and discover their own style. We also provide opportunities for rider certification through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) — a nationally recognized organization that sets the standard for safe, effective, and professional instruction.
Our program is led by the only CHA Master Instructor in East Tennessee teaching to the public, ensuring a high level of teaching expertise and a consistent emphasis on safety and horsemanship skills.
All students under the age of 18 must wear an ASTM-approved riding helmet while mounted. Riders are also required to wear long pants and proper riding boots for their safety and comfort. Participants must be at least 8 years old and within our 250-lb weight limit.
At the heart of our program are our wonderful lesson horses — experienced, reliable, and patient teachers who help riders build confidence, balance, and a true partnership with their equine teammates. They’re the reason so many students call Blue Point Stables their home in the saddle.
Group Lessons
Group lessons at Blue Point Stables are much like a one-room schoolhouse, where riders of different ages, skill levels, and disciplines learn together in a supportive environment. Instructors tailor exercises and goals to each rider’s experience, allowing everyone to progress at their own pace while benefiting from a shared learning experience.
A minimum of three riders is required for a group lesson to be held. If a lesson does not meet the minimum enrollment, riders who are registered will be notified by Blue Point Stables at least one day prior to the scheduled lesson and offered alternative scheduling options.
First Timer Lesson
Perfect for new riders with little or no horseback riding experience, this introductory lesson provides a safe and supportive foundation in horsemanship and riding. Students will learn basic horse behavior, safety procedures, grooming, and tacking up, as well as fundamental riding skills.
By the end of the lesson, riders should be able to confidently walk, trot, steer, and stop their horse with minimal assistance.
The First Timer Lesson is required for all new students entering the Blue Point Stables Horsemanship Program. Riders must be at least 8 years of age to participate.
Adults Only Group Lessons
Designed specifically for adult riders, these lessons provide a quiet, relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind, build confidence, and enjoy time with horses away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Adult lessons are reserved exclusively for riders age 18 and older, creating a calm and supportive environment focused on learning, personal growth, and stress relief.
Jumping Class
The Jumping Class at BPS focuses on improving our riders’ skills over fences and while competing on fence courses.
A rider must 1st be approved by Brandy before they can schedule into this class.
If you have not yet taken one of our Jumping Classes, please see Brandy to become authorized.
Assisted Private Lessons
Designed for riders who would like additional support with horse preparation and handling. Blue Point Stables staff will catch the horse and assist with grooming, tacking, and untacking as needed.
This lesson option is ideal for younger riders, riders building confidence, or those who prefer additional assistance before and after their riding lesson.
Cost: $125 30 minute lesson
Private Lessons
Private Lessons give students one on one instruction. They are helpful when a rider has specific goals that they want to work towards.
These lessons only include arena instruction time. Riders are expected to be saddled and mounted at the time their lesson starts.
Cost: $100 30 minute lesson
Riders with Disabilities Horsemanship Program
Blue Point Stables is proud to partner with STRIDE to offer adaptive riding and horsemanship opportunities for children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional, developmental, or behavioral challenges.
If you or a family member has a disability, special needs, autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, anxiety, PTSD, or another condition that may require individualized instruction or additional support, the STRIDE Riders with Disabilities Horsemanship Program may be a better fit than our traditional riding lessons.
Visit STRIDE to learn more about adaptive riding services, eligibility, scholarships, and program availability.
Prices
1 single group lesson
$85
5 group lessons package
$300
10 group lessons package
$500
Group lessons are 1 hour and include time for grooming, tacking and untacking. Actual riding time is approximately 40 minutes. Group lessons have 3 to 6 riders participating. First-timer, Adults Only, and Jumping lessons all fall under the umbrella of the group lesson category.
Lessons can be purchased and scheduled through our scheduling app.