Riding Lessons at XLR8 Ranch

Whether You Are a First Timer, a Rider That Wants to Learn to Barrel Race or Are an Accomplished Equestrian Wanting to Polish Up on Your Skills, XLR8 Ranch Has the Experience & Expertise to Help You Reach Your Goals.

We Offer Semi-Private & Private, Western-Style Riding & Barrel Racing Lessons Led by Our Professional Instructors. Our Approach Is to Teach with Kindness, Patience & Positive Reinforcement with a Curriculum That Adjusts to Each Rider's Needs. In Addition to Riding Skills, Our Beginner Students Also Learn the Fundamentals of Horse Care, Tacking & Grooming.

We Have Suitable Lesson Horses for All Skill Levels & Have Loaner Helmets for Our Beginner Riders That Don't Own One. Safety Is Always Our Top Priority.

We Offer Multiple Lesson Packages & Flexible Payment Options. Currently Our Lesson Offerings Are As Follows:

Tiny Tots - Ages 5-7 Years Old - 30 Minute Lesson

$60 Each If Purchased Individually

5 Lesson Package - $275

10 Lesson Package - $500

Beginner Group Class - 1 Hour Lesson - 4 Riders Max.

$70 Each If Purchased Individually

5 Lesson Package - $325

10 Lesson Package - $600

Semi-Private - 1 Hour Lesson

$80 Each If Purchased Individually

5 Lesson Package - $375

10 Lesson Package - $700

Private - 1 Hour Lesson

$100 Each If Purchased Individually

5 Lesson Package - $475

10 Lesson Package - $900

We Have Lesson Openings During the Day, After School & On Weekends.

Call/Text 512-731-3076 to Enroll.

PLEASE NOTE:

XLR8 Ranch Riding Lesson Cancellation Policy.

Out of consideration for our instructors & other riders, please give 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel your riding lesson. Lessons can be made up on Saturdays (subject to availability) and must be scheduled during the same month as the cancelled lesson. If the make-up lesson is not scheduled during the same month, the lesson fee amount will be charged or a pre-paid lesson will be forfeited.

XLR8 Ranch recognizes that things happen but thank you for understanding that last minute cancellations (less than 24 hours' notice) will incur the lesson fee amount or forfeiture of a pre-paid lesson.

Meet Our Lead Instructor!

Shelby Martin

Shelby is a Native Texan & was born & raised right here in Dripping Springs. Having been around farms & ranches her whole life, her true love of horses began at the age of three. Shelby began riding seriously at age twelve & started barrel racing at age fourteen. She was fortunate enough to be trained by our owner, Charles Jobin, & saw tremendous, racing success here in Central Texas.

Shelby came to work for XLR8 Ranch in 2016 & has been our lead, riding instructor since 2019. Her passion, patience & expertise make her an outstanding instructor. When asked what her favorite thing is about her job, she said, "To watch those that truly love horses & have the drive to become incredibly, powerful people. My students go from unsure & second guessing themselves to confident, strong individuals & skilled riders. It's an amazing transformation to watch & I'm honored be a part of it."

Shelby believes that horses are "unbelievably brilliant yet the most humbling creatures." She is in awe of how "horses know every move you're going to make, even before you make it." Shelby believes that there is nothing like the connection between horse & human and how "they know your every thought, show you what you need to work on & help push you to become the person you're working towards,"

Shelby is an extremely dedicated, hard worker & when you visit the ranch, you'll almost always find her there. When she does decide to take a well-deserved break, she loves hanging out with her friends & spending time with her dogs.

XLR8 Ranch is so fortunate to have Shelby on our staff. Once you meet her, you'll agree, she's incredibly kind, humble & down-to-earth & one of THE BEST horseback riding instructors around!

Riding Lessons at XLR8 Ranch

Meet Our Lead Instructor!

Shelby Martin

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