RIDING INSTRUCTION
At Lakeside Stables, we are dedicated to providing you with the very best in professional riding instruction in a safe, family-oriented environment. Whether you've never been on a horse, have a couple trail rides under your belt, have taken some lessons, or are an accomplished rider, we have a place for you. Adults and children will find Lakeside Stables the perfect place to learn and grow as a rider.
With two of the Saddle Seat industry's top instructors managing our riding program, you'll receive instruction not only geared toward your experience level, but also personalized to meet your individual needs and goals.
In addition to receiving the finest Saddle Seat instruction available, you'll have a chance to ride at one of North Carolina's top facilities and most beautiful destinations. We are pleased to invite you to start — or continue — your equestrian dreams at Lakeside Stables.
Lakeside Stables is proud to offer riding lessons, riding camps and horse-themed birthday parties.
LESSON OPTIONS
Horseback 101 (Ages 6 & Older) ($50 per lesson)
- For beginner riders of all ages. 30 minutes in duration.
- 1 rider per instructor.
- Beginner riders start in a private session and advance to a group session after 8 lessons.
Tiny Trotters (Ages 3-5) ($30 per lesson)
- For 3-5-year-older riders. 15 minutes in duration.
- 1 rider per instructor.
Beginner Group (Ages 6-8) ($50 per lesson)
- For 6-8-year-old riders who have completed Horseback 101.
- 3 riders per group. 30 minutes in duration.
Beginner Group (Ages 9-&-Older) ($50 per lesson)
- For riders 9-&-older who have completed Horseback 101
- 4 riders per group. 30 minutes in duration.
Advancing Beginner Group (Aged 6 & Older) ($50 per lesson)
- For riders of all ages who have mastered all skills of Beginner Group.
- 5 riders per group. 30 minutes in duration.
Intermediate Group (All Ages) ($50 per lesson)
- For riders of all ages who have mastered all skills of Advancing Beginner Group. Includes grooming, tacking horse and riding
- 6 riders per group. 45 minutes in duration.
Show Group -Academy & Performance Team Riders (All Ages) ($50 per lesson)
- Open to Academy and Performance Team Riders who have mastered all skills of Intermediate Group. Includes grooming, tacking horse and riding.
- 8 riders per group. 45 minutes in duration.
Family Semi-Private ($65 per rider)
- Reserve a 30-minute time period with an instructor. Great for parent/child lessons, siblings or partners. Guarantees a private instructor for your family.
- Minimum 2 riders who have completed Horseback 101. 30 minutes in duration.
Private Lessons (Ages 6-&-Older) ($75 per rider)
- One-on-one instruction tailored to individual rider/driver needs. Includes Riding Lessons, Driving Lessons, Lunge Lessons, Show Prep Lessons and Performance-Focused Lessons.
- 1 rider per instructor. 30 minutes in duration.
RIDING CAMPS
2024 SUMMER CAMPS
2024 HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS
Ages 6-13 • 9:00am - 3:00pm daily • $585 per camper
Lakeside Stables is home to the most exciting riding camps around! Our camps are EXCITING, EDUCATIONAL and FUN! Our campers have the time of their lives and will want to come back for more. No previous riding experience is necessary and all levels of riders are welcome.
Horsemanship Camp Session One (1): June 10-14
Horsemanship Camp Session Two (2): June 24-28
Horsemanship Camp Session Three (3): July 15-19
Horsemanship Camp Session Four (4): July 22-26
Horsemanship Camp Session Five (5): July 29-Aug. 2
Camps may include any or all of the following:
- Riding lesson with a professional instructor
- Learning to groom horses
- Horse-related games
- Horse-related crafts
- New horse experiences
- Horse painting
- Driving a horse in a buggy
- Veterinarian presentation / Q&A
- Making horse treats
- Scavenger hunts
- Horse care & knowledge
2024 TINY TROTTER CAMP
July 1-3 • Ages 3-5 • 9:00am - 1:00pm daily • $395 per camper
Our tiny trotters love Summer Camp! They get a riding lesson each day of camp and get horse snuggles all day long! Our professional staff will be beside all riders as they are on horseback. Students will always be with a leader and helper. Our ratio is 3 campers to each counselor, off of the horse. Campers myst be potty trained.
Campers will enjoy any or all of the following:
- Daily riding
- Painting our ponies — with washable and non-toxic paint, of course
- Washing ponies
- Dressing up ponies in costumes
- Playing games on and off the horse
- Making pony pizzas and horse ice cream cones
- Making horse crafts
- Exploring the farm on a scavenger hunt
- Meeting the donkeys, mules and all horses and ponies
- Splash day with water games and horses
2024 BARN DAYS — $75
- Friday, Feb. 9th
- Monday, March 4th
- Tuesday, March 5th
Barn days include a riding lesson, trail riding around the farm, learning parts of the tack, grooming time with the horses, games around the farm, crafts, scavenger hunts around the farm, and more!
Barn day is 10am-2pm. We ask that all riders please pack their own lunch, a water bottle, and please come dressed in layers, as the barn can get cold in the winter time. Please be sure to wear closed-toed shoes as well.
Email our office with any questions, info@LakesideStables.com. Thank you, we hope to see you there!
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Lakeside Stables' program of Riding Instruction is managed by the husband and wife team of Quintus and Brooke VanderSpuy. Together, they share over 50 years of professional experience in training American Saddlebred horses and teaching English Saddle Seat riding. More importantly, they have a passion for sharing their knowledge and love of horses with anyone who wants to learn to ride.
Under the direction of Brooke and Quintus, Lakeside instructors are selected for their ability to communicate and teach skills essential to becoming a good rider. The ability to adjust to riders of all ages and experience levels is paramount, and our instructors love teaching every to achieve his or her goals.
Brooke and Quintus are proud members of the United Professional Horseman's Association (UPHA), The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), American Road Horse and Pony Association (ARHPA) the American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas (ASAC) and the Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA).
THE HORSES
When it comes to providing quality riding instruction, having safe, reliable lesson horses is just as important as the best in professional instruction. The lesson horses at Lakeside Stables have been carefully selected so we can pair each rider with an appropriate equine teammate.
Get to know our lesson horses by clicking here.
Call (980) 444-6112 or Email Us today to schedule your first lesson.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
When it's time to celebrate your child's birthday, choose Lakeside Stables for your horse-themed birthday party! Children of all ages are welcome to attend your 90-minute party, packed with horse-filled fun activities, including a chance to ride! Each partygoer will also learn how to brush a horse.
Parties include the use of our climate-controlled lounge; we'll supply plates, napkins, utensils, cups and lemonade for the kids in one of our special themes and all you have to supply is the cake!
The cost of all of our birthday parties is $350 for up to 12 guests. Additional guests are welcome at a fee of $10 per person. A $150 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure the date and time of your birthday party. The balance of $200 is due the Wednesday prior to the party.
Birthday Parties are available for booking now on Saturdays and Sundays. Start planning your child's special day by calling
(980) 444-6112 or Email Us today to reserve your date.
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