Services

At Sage Hill Sport Horses, we offer personalized English riding lessons for children and adults ages 5 and up in a supportive, goal-focused environment. Whether you're brand new to riding or refining your skills for competition, our structured program is designed to help every rider progress safely and effectively. Lessons are taught by experienced instructors with a passion for developing well-rounded horsemen and horse women - emphasizing safety, horsemanship, and a strong foundation in correct riding technique.

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Our program starts at $300 per month and includes a once-a-week lesson that combines both groundwork and riding-teaching students not to just 

 how to ride, but how to understand and care for the horse as a whole.

 

Our Services include:

• Private and small-group riding lessons (beginner to intermediate)

• Groundwork and horsemanship education

• Homeschool-friendly schedules

• Safe, reliable lesson horses

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We're not just putting kids on ponies; we're helping riders set and achieve meaningful goals, from homeschool horsemanship enrichment to competitive show training. Join us in Magnolia Texas and experience the difference of a boutique riding school that truly cares about its riders, horses, and community.

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Lesson Types Offered

Lessons on the Flat

Flatwork is the foundation of good riding. These lessons are offered to riders of all levels to practice and improve their technical skills. We curate exercises that challenge and prepare riders for higher - level riding and competition. Riders will learn to not only walk, trot and canter, but to move the horse off the leg, develop an independent seat and soft hands, and understand how to out the horse "on the bit" so it moves correctly and comfortably. These lessons focus on balance, rhythm, straightness and connection between horse and rider.

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Jumping Lessons

Jumping lessons at Sage Hill Sport horses are taught with a strong foundation in balance rhythm, and safety. Our program starts riders over ground poles and small grids to build confidence before moving on to verticals and full courses.

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We focus on:

• Two-point and jump position

• Proper use of aids and pace

• Gymnastics and grid work for timing and accuracy

• Course riding and related distances

• Building a trusting partnership with the horse

 

Riders progress at their own pace, with a focus on both technical skill and mental readiness. Whether your goal is to complete at shows or simply have fun learning to jump, we tailor each lesson to help riders succeed and grow.

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Our jumping lessons are open to both recreational and competitive riders, and we always keep safety, confidence, and horsemanship at the center of the experience.

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Ground Lessons

Ground lessons are a vital part of our program, helping riders become confident and capable horsemen and horsewomen both in and out of the saddle. These unmounted sessions focus on practical, hands-on horsemanship-building skills that are essential for responsible horse care and overall rider development.

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Riders learn how to safely handle, groom, and tack up their horses, as well as more advanced topics such as wound care, feeding, blanketing, basic first aid, and recognizing when a vet should be called. We also cover key horse behavior concepts, so students can better understand equine body language and communication.

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By working with horses on the ground, students gain patience, confidence, and respect for the animal-all of which carry over into the saddle. Ground lessons are especially valuable for young or beginner riders and form the foundation for a lifelong relationship with horses.

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At Sage Hill, we believe great riding starts on the ground.

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Equicize Lessons

Equicize (this concept was coined by Sally Batten) is a unique fitness-focused lesson format designed to help riders build the strength, balance, and body awareness needed for effective riding-without the pressure of learning technical skills.

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These sessions include a combination of mounted and unmounted exercises, such as stretching, balance drills, core work, and body alignment practice-many done at the walk or halt, so riders can focus fully on their own position and feel. Unmounted portions may include yoga-style stretches, strength exercises, and rider-specific conditioning.

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While riders won't be working on advanced riding techniques in Equicize lessons, they'll be training the correct muscles, improving coordination, and building stamina-all essential for becoming a strong and independent rider in any discipline. These lessons are a great supplement to regular riding instruction and are especially helpful for riders recovering from injury, new to the sport, or looking to imporve fitness and posture in the saddle.

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Equicize helps students become more rider-fit, aware, and confident-so they can get more out of every ride.​​​

With over 50 years of hands-on horsemanship experience, Sage Hill offers full-care and pasture boarding you can feel confident about. Every horse is checked daily by someone who knows what to look for - your horse isn't just another stall number here. 

 

We offer both full-care stall board and pasture board with quality feed, facilities, and turnout options. 

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Full-Care Stall Board - $800 per month

• 12x12 matted stall with fan

• Stalls cleaned at least twice daily

• High quality grain and coastal hay (Alfalfa and Timothy available for additional fee)

• Midday hay snack when horses are kept inside

• 12-hour daily turnout in large grass filled pasture with five-foot horse fencing. (Weather permitting) Individual paddock is available.

• Includes full access to facilities

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Pasture Board - $600 per month

• Group turnout with access to shelter

• Quality grain twice daily, hay provided as needed

• Full access to all facilities and amenities

• Ideal for horses who thrive with more freedom and pasture time

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Personalized Care You Can Trust 

We're more than just a boarding barn- we're a set of trained eyes and experienced hands watching over your horse every day. With more than five decades of horsemanship behind her, our owner personally checks on each horse daily. She knows when to pick up the phone and when not to worry you. At Sage Hill, you'll never have to wonder if someone's paying attention-because we are. Your horse will be cared for by knowledgeable staff under direct supervision, in a program built on experience not guesswork.

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Does your horse need a tune-up or a complete training overhaul? At Sage Hill Sport Horses, we offer both individual exercise rides and fully customized training packages to meet your horse's specific needs.​

 

Whether you're working through behavioral challenges, bringing along a young horse, or just want to keep your horse fit and focused, we can help. Our training programs are built around each horse's personality, experience level, and long-term goals. We emphasize calm, consistent communication, and progressive, confidence-building work-whether your horse is destined for the show ring or simply a safe and happy riding partner.​

 

We're also happy to collaborate with owners, offering ride-and-train combinations, or transitional support for horses returning to work