Horseback Riding Lessons for individuals, groups or day camps for children at Saddle Soar Ranch
Saddle Soar Ranch is a proud member of the Certified Horsemanship AssociationSaddle Soar Ranch is proud to be an Accredited Site Member of the CHA.

CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) was founded in 1967 to develop a means to test and evaluate riding program staff for risk management skills, teaching ability, horsemanship knowledge and professionalism.

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 We have been teaching at this location for over 13 years
 and we specialize in Teen and Adult Beginning Riders
 Call Today For Your First Lesson ~ (253) 927-6899
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We offer a comprehensive training program to prepare you to become a Certified Horseback Riding Instructor. Meet the Instructors
Owner/Instructor
Darleen Finnigan
CHA & ARIA
Certified Instructors
Bill Finnigan CHA
Laura Pauls
-- Certified Horseback Riding Instructor Course --
Become a Certified Horseback Riding Instructor with Instructor Training Courses to prepare you to pass certification tests. Saddle Soar Ranch does not do the certifications.

Saddle Soar Ranch is again offering a comprehensive training program to prepare you to become a Certified Horseback Riding Instructor.

This training program covers how to teach basic riding skills, theory of riding, safety concerns, location preparation, insurance requirements and horse selection.

The certification course consists of 8 hours of classroom time, 40 hours observation and practice teaching time, 16 hour horsemanship class for a total of $800.

Classes are scheduled with individual participants needs in mind, either daytime, evenings or Saturdays, starting in the fall. Once a time is agreed upon, a non-refundable deposit of $200 must be made and the balance paid in full one week before the scheduled date of the class. (If more than one person can take the class at the same time, the price will be adjusted slightly.)

There are no refunds unless Saddle Soar Ranch is unable to complete the class.

If you wish for referrals from previous students, please contact Saddle Soar Ranch for reference names or you may call Christine Guenther - Director of Region 1 CHA - 503-873-5580 (Please call AFTER 10 a.m. pst).

This course prepares you to teach. Entry level riding and teaching positions may be available at Saddle Soar Ranch at the time your are certified. Saddle Soar Ranch does not do the certifications. This is offered by CHA, an international organization of Certified Horsemanship Association. The tests are done in various places in Washington State ~
Darleen Finnigan
CHA & ARIA Certified

 Lesson Times:
 Monday-Friday...2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
 Saturdays..........9 a.m. to Noon
 Closed on Sundays
 Summers:
 June - August....some morning classes available depending
 on the instructors availability.
 Special party groups planned per private arrangements
 for prices and times.
 Rates: ~fees are subject to change without notice~
 Cash or Checks ONLY. We cannot accept either
 credit cards or debit cards at this time.
 *Price rates do not apply to children under 10 years of
 age. Please inquire at 253-927-6899. Closed on Sundays.

 There is a one time enrollment and orientation fee of
 $40.00 for all new or returning students. This fee covers
 the advance session held before riding lessons begin to
 review safety and policy procedures with students and
 student's parents.
 Private: Four 1 hour lessons.......$160.00 per month

 *Semi-Private or **Group Rate:
    please read * notations below the prices for these classes.
    2 - 4 students in each 1 hour class.
   Four hours per month.......$120.00 per each student
   in the group
  *There can be no make-up classes or schedule changes
    unless by the instructor for holidays.
    There will be no credit given for missed classes in the
    Group Classes.

 **New and returning students must start in private
      lessons FIRST.

 Horsemanship 101: 1 eight hour class.
  Saturday seminar. Hours: 9 - 5:30.
  Held once a year in the Spring.......$75.00
  Children 14 and under must be accompanied with
  parent or legal adult in class.

 Our facilities offer an outdoor arena with lights for evening classes and a pea-gravel footing.
 We are located in Edgewood WA, 5 miles south of Federal Way and 4 miles north of Puyallup.
 See MAP for directions to our ranch.
 Please come and visit our facilities and view a lesson in progress!

 Call for an appointment - 253-927-6899. Closed on Sundays

 11810 County Line Rd. E.
 Edgewood/Puyallup
 WA 98372
 (253) 927-6899 [Office Hours are Monday - Friday ~ Noon - 8 p.m.]