Danada Equestrian Center

Horsemanship I

Horsemanship I is for inexperienced riders as well as riders with experience who need a refresher course. Students receive hands-on instruction in haltering, grooming, leading and tacking and learn basic riding skills. Call 630-668-6012 for more information.

Fees
DuPage resident $250
Nonresident $310

Horsemanship II

Horsemanship II is for students who successfully completed Horsemanship I and want to improve their skills. Call 630-668-6012 for more information.

Fees
DuPage resident $250
Nonresident $310 

Horsemanship III

Horsemanship III is for intermediate riders who continue to practice techniques from Horsemanship I and II. Students prepare their horses for riding with little to no assistance and learn to ride a balanced seat in a western saddle. Call 630-668-6012 for more information.

Fees
DuPage resident $155
Nonresident $190

(Individual horsemanship lessons resume in August or September for currently enrolled Horsemanship III riders only.)

Horsemanship IV

Horsemanship IV is for intermediate and advanced riders who continue to practice techniques from Horsemanship III and want to establish a balanced seat and perform intermediate and advanced skills associated with the walk, trot and canter. Call 630-668-6012 for more information.

Fees
DuPage resident $155
Nonresident $190

(Individual horsemanship lessons resume in August or September for currently enrolled Horsemanship IV riders only.)

Individual Lesson

Each individual single lesson meets only once. Date ranges indicate when single 30-minute lessons at your riding level are available and on which day and time. Register online. 

Fees
DuPage resident $40
Nonresident $50

Individual Four-Pack Lessons

Meet once a week for four consecutive weeks. Register online. 

Fees
DuPage resident $180 
Nonresident $220

Horsemanship III Trail Class

Intermediate students will ride in western saddles and maneuver through, over and around intermediate trail obstacles inside and outside of the arena. Students enrolled in Horsemanship III Trail Ride Class must have completed Danada’s Horsemanship III class or above within the last year. Students who have taken individual lessons at Danada within the last year will need instructor approval before enrolling in Horsemanship III Trail Class. 

Fees
DuPage resident $210

Horsemanship IV Trail Class

Advanced students will ride in western saddles (English saddles can be used with instructor approval) and will maneuver through, over and around intermediate/advanced trail obstacles, both inside and outside of the arena. Students enrolled in Horsemanship IV Trail Ride Class must have completed Danada’s Horsemanship IV class within the last year or must have instructor approval to move on from Horsemanship III Trail. Students who have taken individual lessons at Danada within the last year will need instructor approval before enrolling in Horsemanship IV Trail Class.

Fees
DuPage resident $210
Nonresident $250

Five-Part Ownership Lecture Series

Whether you’re thinking about owning a horse or are just an enthusiast, this five-part series for ages 12 and up will give you an in-depth look at the daily, annual and lifelong care of horses. Each session has a 60-minute lecture followed by 60 minutes of practical, hands-on applications in the Kentucky-style barn. Ages 12 and up. Call 630-668-6012 for more information. 

Fee
$50 per person for the series

No Rush Brush Grooming

Interested in spending time with a horse but don't care to ride? Want to get comfortable around one on the ground before moving on to your first lesson? Then join us for 45 minutes of one-on-one horse grooming time followed by 15 minutes of lectures or ground work. (Lectures may include stall vs. pasture, breeds, and behavior; ground work may include basic leading skills.) Ages 10 and up. To register, call 630-668-6012.  

Horsemanship Badge for Scouts

In addition to learning how to safely ride and care for horses, Scouts will gain an understanding of the instincts and behaviors of horses and human and effective methods for training them. (You must turn in requirements 1b and 4 at the start of the program.) Ages 12 – 17. Call 630-668-6012 for availability.

Fee
Per Scout $70