Private & Group Lessons
🐎 Develop Your Horsemanship Skills with Expert Instruction 🐎
Take your horsemanship to the next level with professional, hands-on instruction at Michelle Jerry Heart & Hooves Horsemanship. We offer private and group lessons focused on Horsemanship, Ground Control, and Basic Horse Care, all taught in a supportive, encouraging, and safety-first environment.
Whether you are brand new to horses or looking to strengthen your partnership and advance your skills, our lessons are designed to meet
you exactly where you are.
Lessons are available for kids and adults.
All of our lesson students have the opportunity to perform in our annual Christmas Celebration.
Why Choose Our Program?
✔ Professional, Caring Instruction
Our instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in your success. We work with riders of all ages—young and young at heart—helping each student set clear goals and build confidence at their own pace.
✔ Specialized Horsemanship Focus
Learn clear communication, proper feel, and correct techniques that build a willing, responsive horse. From foundational riding skills to Ranch Riding patterns and real-world trail application, every lesson has purpose.
✔ Ground Control That Builds Partnership
Ground Control is the foundation of everything we do. Improve respect, responsiveness, and trust while developing a horse that is confident, focused, and soft both on the ground and under saddle.
✔ Basic Horse Care Education
A great partnership starts with understanding your horse’s needs. Learn essential care skills including grooming, feeding, daily management, and recognizing what your horse is telling you.
✔ Custom-Tailored Lessons
No two horses—or riders—are the same. Each lesson is customized to your goals and your horse’s individual needs, ensuring progress that lasts beyond the arena.
✔ Safe, Comfortable Facilities
Enjoy lessons in our heated indoor arena and utilize our obstacle course, providing a comfortable, safe, and engaging learning environment year-round.
What We Offer
Horsemanship Lessons
Build confidence and correct riding skills, from basic seat and rein control to advanced maneuvers, Ranch Riding patterns, and trail preparation.
Ground Control Training
Develop a calm, respectful horse through clear communication and purposeful exercises that strengthen your connection and leadership.
Basic Horse Care Lessons
Learn proper grooming, feeding routines, and daily care practices that support your horse’s health, comfort, and performance.
Combination Packages
Blend horsemanship, ground control, and horse care into one complete program for a well-rounded horsemanship experience.
Benefits of Learning With Us
🌟 Stronger communication and trust with your horse
🌟 Increased confidence and refined riding skills
🌟 Improved focus, respect, and responsiveness in your horse
🌟 Practical knowledge to keep your horse happy and healthy
🌟 Goal-driven instruction from a team that truly cares about your success
Rates
H&H Horses are available for select lessons.
There is a $15 per hour usage fee when an H&H horse is used for instruction.
Emily Miller Lesson Rates
Private Lesson with an H&H Horse (lesson horse charge included): $60/hour
Group Lesson with H&H Horses (lesson horse charge included): $55/hour
Private Lesson with Personal Horse: $50/hour
Group Lesson with Personal Horse: $45/hour
Michelle Jerry Lesson Rates
Private or Group Lesson: $60/hour
📅 Flexible Scheduling – We work with your schedule
📍 Location: Deer River, Minnesota
📞 Contact: Michelle Jerry or Emily Miller at 218-244-2328 for availability and booking
Begin your horsemanship journey with expert guidance—because every great partnership starts with a solid foundation. 🐴
