Riding Options

1. Single or Small Group Lesson

Shannon offers private and small group lessons a few days per week. ​(more)

2. Ride for The Day

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3. Group Private Weekends

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1. Schedule a Single or Small Group Lesson

Shannon offers private and small group lessons a few days per week. 
  • Private lessons allow you to work one-on-one with Shannon. This type of lesson is particularly beneficial when working on complex problems, new skills for your horse or if you feel you need a little more privacy for the coaching you want. 
  • At the beginning of your lesson, Shannon will ask you what you want to learn, improve or practice during your lesson. 
  • During your lesson, Shannon will provide you with instruction, encouragement and direction based on your lesson objectives.
  • You will leave with a group of exercises to practice at home.
  • Shannon recommends you bring a journal to make notes of what you learned before you leave for home
  • Private lessons are $150 per lesson. 



Small group lessons are an excellent way to learn and save. Small group lessons allow riders to learn more during a lesson, process new information while watching other riders, and have fun with other riding enthusiasts. 
  • Small groups lesson can be scheduled for up to 3 riders in one lesson. 
  • Plan to arrive at the ranch 20 minutes before your lesson and plan on 2 to 2.5 hours of riding with Shannon
  • At the beginning of your lesson, Shannon will ask each person what they want to learn, improve or practice during the lesson. 
  • While riding, Shannon will provide instruction, encouragement and direction based on the lesson objectives.
  • You will leave with a group of exercises to practice at home.
  • Shannon recommends you bring a journal to make notes of what you learned before you leave for home
  • Small group lessons are $125 per person (no more than 3 riders in a lesson). 
Pick Your Lesson Type

2. Want a more private experience? Ride-along with Shannon for a day.

Details
  • Plan to arrive the day before your scheduled ride-along day. Anytime between 3:00pm and 6:00pm is fine.
  • You can bring up to two horses. Pre-bedded stalls included. 
  • LQ hook-ups or Apartment usage included. Reserve by phone after registering.
  • Ride as much as you like during your day. During the winter, Shannon typically rides between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Summertime Shannon rides between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm, on most days. 
  • The best riding plan is to come with a list of things you want help with. Receive instruction while you ride and then take a little time to practice while Shannon rides other horses. Then discuss your progress, receive additional instructions and practice again. You will also learn by watching Shannon work other horses.
  • Discuss with Shannon your progress and homework practice plan before you depart.
  • Depart late afternoon
  • Cost is $350 per day. (Includes stalls and LQ hook up). Please contact Shannon to schedule and pay using the links below

3. Book a Weekend with Your Friends
Shannon is offering a limited number of weekend friend escapes in 2021 at her ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas. Bring a horse, bring a few friends and enjoy multiple lessons over several days.

THESE DATES ARE FOR GROUPS OF FRIENDS WANTING TO ENOY LEARNING AND RIDING TOGETHER. (If you are interested in coming to ride, but don't have a group of friends able to join you, please contact Shannon or Pam Johnson for assistance.)

Chill Weekend
February 26th - 28th, 2021 
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​Lucky Shamrock Weekend
March 19th - 21st, 2021

Spring Fling Weekend
April 16th - 18th, 2021

​Mother's Riding Getaway Weekend
May 21st - May 23rd, 2021

Independence Weekend 
July 2nd - July 4th, 2021

Stay tuned for Fall, 2021 dates. 

Typical Weekend Schedule for Most Groups
FRIDAY
12:00pm - 1:00pm      Arrive and Settle-in on Friday
3:00pm – 6:00pm       Ride for 3 hours Friday afternoon, then enjoy a free evening on your own, watching the sunset, order takeout from one of the local restaurants, barbeque at the barn, or head to town for a relaxing dinner. 


SATURDAY
9:00am – 12:00pm     Ride for 3 hours Saturday morning, then enjoy a 2 hour lunch on your own relaxing or head to town to shop.

2:00pm – 5:00pm       Ride again for 3 hours in the afternoon. Following the afternoon ride, enjoy a group dinner. Shannon usually barbeques. You and your friends will bring the sides. It’s a great time, sharing stories and getting to know each other better!!


SUNDAY
9:00am – 12:00pm     Final 3 hour ride Sunday morning. Depart for home early afternoon.
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DETAILS
  • Fully customized private lesson over multiple days for up to 5 people
  • If anyone in your group doesn’t want to ride every time block, no problem. It’s your weekend
  • Group dinner Saturday night. Shanon usually BBQs. 
  • This is your lesson so whatever your group wants to work on or whatever sounds like fun. Cows, Trail, Reining, Ranch Riding, DUH horsemanship work, get ready for a show, or customize to your unique interests. 
  • RV Hook up or Apartment included. Reserve by phone after registering.
  • Pre-bedded stall for one horse included.
  • Cost $450 per person with a minimum of 3 people required to secure your weekend and max of 5 people registered to ride.
  • Want to bring a spouse, guest or non-riding friend? You bet! The bring-a-guest fee is $150 for the weekend.
  • ​Registration a​nd pre-payment required to secure your weekend. There are just a few of these weekends Shannon will host in 2021. Make one of them yours!

Contact Pam Johnson for more information ​417-860-7247

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