Red Barn Riding Company

Red Barn Riding Company had a successful show day at HOI Fun Show yesterday with our client LeighAnn and lesson horse Batman bringing home several ribbons and prizes! They placed 1st in 12& Under Walk/Whoa, 1st in 13 & Under Walk/Trot, 2nd in Youth Trail, 3rd in Youth Halter and 4th in 13&Under Showmanship. Great job you guys! We are so proud of you!

Our barn cat, Hiccup! If you see him around the barn, feel free to give him a good ear scratch! 🐱

It’s the love between a girl and her best buddy for me ❤️

*Lesson clients/those with unbooked packages!*

‼️For the month of April, Saturday and Sunday weekly lesson slots are now FULLY BOOKED.

🐴 We will have a few openings come May on Saturdays, and we still have openings on Fridays and a limited number on week nights!

📆 Book now to secure your spot! Happy riding!

➡️ Once again, if you have not bought packages before this post, we unfortunately are not taking new clients, you may be placed on a waitlist if you’d like for future openings!

🌟Announcement! Our client list is FULL for the spring/early summer! 🌟

If you have bought packages as gifts— now is the time to set up your lessons as our weekly time slots are filling up fast! Let’s get you riding! 🐴

IF you haven’t bought lessons and were thinking about it, contact us to get placed on our waitlist! We would still love to have you someday! 🐎

Miss LeighAnn, our longest lesson client, and her faithful partner Batman! These two have come so far together and we are so proud of them as a team.

Deals end tonight!

🖤🎄🎅🏻BLACK FRIDAY DEALS HERE🎅🏻🎄🖤

Kids have too many toys? Looking to gift an experience they will always remember? Want to get them off the screen and out of the house?

Now through Sunday, 11/26 at 11:59pm horseback riding lessons are…

🎁BUY 3, GET 1 FREE!!! (A $45 value!)🎁

These lessons are taught one on one, last 1 hour each, are Western style and are taught in an indoor arena! Learn how to groom, tack and ride a full sized horse!

Come meet Batman from the Heyworth Christmas Parade!

FB message us or call/text Savannah at (309) 838-4229 for more info 🐴

🖤🎄🎅🏻BLACK FRIDAY DEALS HERE🎅🏻🎄🖤

Kids have too many toys? Looking to gift an experience they will always remember? Want to get them off the screen and out of the house?

Now through Sunday, 11/26 at 11:59pm horseback riding lessons are…

🎁BUY 3, GET 1 FREE!!! (A $45 value!)🎁

These lessons are taught one on one, last 1 hour each, are Western style and are taught in an indoor arena! Learn how to groom, tack and ride a full sized horse!

Come meet Batman from the Heyworth Christmas Parade!

FB message us or call/text Savannah at (309) 838-4229 for more info 🐴

So excited to add this girl to our team while her owner pursues other things for a little while! Wanna meet her? Book a lesson today!

Here he is!

A friend of mine once told me you should always have a palomino in the barn because they bring good luck. So, welcome Dreamer to our program! Dreamer is a 13 year old grade quarter horse gelding, used as a trail/pleasure horse in his previous life. He is pretty as a picture, and can’t wait to meet all of you! He is our new confident beginner horse. Dreamer is very slow, gentle, and sweet. Not much phases him! He also loves to be brushed and spoiled, and as soon as you get your camera out, he is all about posing. He knows how gorgeous he is! We are very excited to have him on board!

For most people, this picture isn’t very exciting, and is frankly, a little strange… but for us, it means a NEW HORSE has just been dropped off and added to our program!

Stay tuned to hear more about our newest addition! We have big plans for this guy 👀🐴✨

**Edit to add: Thanks for your feedback— STAY TUNED for updates on this!**

Looking at adding TRAIL RIDES as a potential service we provide, but wanted to hear from you first!!

Rides would be lead by our trail guide, last 1 hour long and would be located here on property. You’d be riding through fields, woods, small creeks and around a cute little pond. You may even catch a glimpse of some local wildlife! 🦌 And, as a reminder, we are located in Heyworth, only 20 minutes south of Bloomington…

What do you guys think? Should we add them? Let us know! ☀️🐴

We love our boys! ❤️

Thank your lesson horse

In this industry, we all too often see the average lesson horse viewed as lesser than or below other horses. Yet, they have the hardest job of any horse.

They do not complain when an unbalanced first time rider mounts for their lesson. They are a calming force for the most timid of riders, promising safety and security. They are patient and kind, allowing riders to grow and evolve in a safe space without fear of making mistakes.

They take the brunt of your “bad day” emotions, without complaint, even though the negative emotions should not be taken out on them in the first place. They would have every right to not perform or act out, yet they are gracious enough to be a shoulder to cry on.

They have the remarkable ability to sense your insecurities and needs, and provide you with the exact ride you need for the day. To teach the lessons you need in that moment, lessons you didn’t even know you needed to learn.

Even on the frustrating days, “when the lesson horse isn’t listening,” they don’t take your accusations to heart. They continue on with their masterful plans to instill humility, critical thinking, and grace in their partner - and you will finally understand that they’re always listening, and they’re always right.

And when you finally graduate to your own fancier horse, take a moment to think of all the lesson horses who brought you to this milestone. They gave you the knowledge, ability, and skill to be where you are right now. And they gave you their heart and soul in the process.

So next time you see a lesson horse, thank them. Give them a pat and a peppermint, a warm hug, and a promise to treat them with respect - for they are the backbone of this industry, and the foundation for all future equestrians.

Going through old pictures from summer on this gloomy winter day. When we say Batman changes colors each season, we mean it! This boy sun bleaches into quite the stunner 💎✨

🖤 BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL! 🖤

The perfect Christmas gift! Today through the weekend, we are offering a special package of horseback riding lessons:

BUY 3, GET 1 FREE! (a $40 value!)

Message us, call/text Savannah at (309) 838-4229 for more info!

Did you catch us in the Heyworth Christmas Parade yesterday? Merry (early) Christmas from Batman and friends!

Batman is a 16 year old Quarter/Thoroughbred cross gelding. He is a big goofball. That puppy that follows you around all day begging for treats and love? That’s this guy. He loves kisses, snuggles, and would stand for being brushed all day long. He does have more energy than Grandpa Porkie, so will be reserved for riders that have ridden before. Something cool about Batman is that he changes colors throughout the year! 🦇

Porkchop “Porkie” is a 21 year old AQHA registered quarter horse gelding. He is about as wide as he is tall! He is missing an eye now, but that doesn’t bother him! Have a grandfather whose life motto is “Just let me eat, sleep, and not work too hard?” That’s this guy in horse form. That being said, he loves his kiddos and has endless amounts of patience for them. Have a kid who’s unsure of this whole thing? You can count on him to take care of them. He is the goodest of good boys! 🐷

🐴 Horseback Riding Lessons 🐴

Always wanted to learn how to ride a horse? Need an after school activity for your kiddo? We’ve got just the thing! Sign up is now open for horseback riding lessons for beginners! Learn the basics of horseback riding, including:

* Horse etiquette and safety
* Grooming and care
* Terminology and anatomy
* How to properly tack and untack
* How to ride: walk, trot, canter

Lessons are offered as private only at this time and last for 1 hour per rider, tack to untack. Various packages available with pricing per lesson discounted for multiple lessons purchased. Message us for details, or call/text Savannah at (309) 838-4229!

We look forward to riding with you 🏇