LEE'S SUMMIT HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Evening Rides at Sunset Trails: Beginning Horsemanship for Boys & Girls in Lee’s Summit
A six-lesson beginner horsemanship class covering safety, grooming, tacking, horse anatomy and basic care—this guide lays out what to expect and how to prepare.
Evening Rides at Sunset Trails: Beginning Horsemanship for Boys & Girls in Lee’s Summit.
Sunset Trails Stables in Lee’s Summit runs a structured beginning horsemanship course for young riders. The class focuses on the fundamentals—safety, grooming, tacking, horse anatomy and basic horse care—and is paced across six one-hour group lessons delivered on consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fundamentals First
The curriculum is aimed squarely at novices, emphasizing the core elements of horsemanship: safety, grooming, tacking, anatomy and basic horse care so students leave with practical, repeatable skills.
Helmet Provided; Dress for the Barn
Helmets are mandatory and supplied by the stable; students must arrive in hard-soled shoes and long pants to participate.
Six Evenings, One Clear Routine
The program runs as six one-hour group lessons, beginning with an initial meeting and continuing on five consecutive Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Classes unfold as short, focused evening sessions that pair classroom-style attention to horse care with hands-on barn time. The initial lesson includes orientation and paperwork; subsequent sessions revisit safety and tack before moving into practical grooming and basic handling exercises that build confidence across the six one-hour group lessons.
SKILL BUILDING
Fundamentals First
The curriculum is aimed squarely at novices, emphasizing the core elements of horsemanship: safety, grooming, tacking, anatomy and basic horse care so students leave with practical, repeatable skills.
SAFETY & GEAR
Helmet Provided; Dress for the Barn
Helmets are mandatory and supplied by the stable; students must arrive in hard-soled shoes and long pants to participate.
SCHEDULE
Six Evenings, One Clear Routine
The program runs as six one-hour group lessons, beginning with an initial meeting and continuing on five consecutive Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear long pants and hard-soled shoes. A riding helmet is mandatory but will be provided by the stable.
Six one-hour group lessons held on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.; the program includes an initial lesson date followed by five consecutive Tuesdays.
The six one-hour group lessons are offered at a rate of $229.
The course is operated by Sunset Trails Stables in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can participate?
Participants must be at least 6 years old.
How many lessons and how long is each?
The program is six one-hour group lessons.
When are lessons scheduled?
Lessons meet on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.; the schedule begins with an initial lesson date followed by five consecutive Tuesdays.
Is protective gear required?
A riding helmet is mandatory and will be provided; students must wear long pants and hard-soled shoes.
Do parents need to attend?
A parent or guardian must accompany a child to the first lesson to sign a permission/release form before class begins.
How much does the course cost?
The six one-hour group lessons cost $229.