Lessons & Camps & Trail Rides
Info on camps click HERE
Banshee Ranch 2022 Year pricing list & Schedule Announcements
Senior Trainer pricing
1 hr private $50(with purchase of package $200)
Single purchase or pay as you go rate of $60
Group 1 hour (2 students) $45 (with purchase of package $180)
Single purchase or pay as you go rate of $55
Group Classes $40 (with purchase of package $160)
Single purchase or pay as you go rate of $40
Jr Trainers (What is a Jr Trainer?)
1 hr private $40 (with purchase of package $160)
Single purchase or pay as you go rate of $50
1/2 hr private $30 (with purchase of package $120)
Single purchase or pay as you go rate of $40
Group 1 hour (2 students) $35 (with purchase of package $140) PER CLIENT
Single purchase or pay as you go rate of $45
LRG Group Classes $30 (with purchase of package $120)
Single purchase or pay as you go rate of $40
Adult Clinics (Sat) $150
Training rides for horse $50 per session
Trail rides $60 per person per hr plus a 10$ reservation fee per person.
Banshee Students Facebook Group click HERE
There is also a Groupme for both students and kids chat.
Lessons:
If you are at this page wondering about Christmas or Birthday presents please look under our Christmas Party page under Other Events. I have a comprehensible list of gift for the equine lover in your life! We also offer lesson packages and trail rides in gift certificate form for any of your gift giving needs.
Trail Rides and Lesson times are available 7 days a week. We have several Senior and Jr Trainers on staff to accommodate your schedule. Please email Banshee1984@hotmail.com to get in contact with one of our staff. Include a phone number as we usually like to call and make sure we will be a good fit for your family.
We are in this industry because we love it, not because we have to be, so we want to make sure everyone coming into our barn family is going to be coming into an environment they will enjoy. If you’re not enjoying your hobby why even bother?
We have a youth drill team and for more information click HERE.
For the adult drill team please click HERE.
For summer camps please click HERE.
Average $300 per camp
Boarding please click HERE.
$600 Stall
$450 Pasture
Read more about our lessons below:
At Banshee we believe that it is important to create good horse-people, not just good riders. We want our students to learn good horsemanship, which includes leading, grooming, tacking, bathing and handling as well as just enjoying time in the saddle. The relationship between rider & horse is built on the ground as well as when on the horses back. Horseback riding is the only sport where an athlete is partnered with an animal and asked to perform. So we must keep in mind that horses are naturally flight animals. Because of this when working around horses we need to be calm, yet assertive to keep from making the horse fearful of a situation. This is where the fundamentals of good horsemanship is important.
Respect, responsibility, and understanding of the horse is paramount. In the Our Horses tab we introduce you to our wonderful lesson horses that range from the gentlest souls, to the more advanced competitive horses. Lesson horses are chosen by the instructors based on their temperament and abilities. Each horse is adaptable to different riders.
Banshee Ranch offers Western lessons at all levels. We strive to use positive re-enforcement to encourage our student’s love of every discipline. While you are learning all the essentials of horsemanship you will also learn about discipline, respect, safety and the rich history surrounding horses. Learning will be paced to match each student’s ability. All students must sign release forms before starting lessons.
Western riding offers students a chance to learn basic skills and balance that prepares them for further activities such as trail riding, speed events and showing.
An instructor is available 7 days a week, mornings & evening lessons are available. To see which days a specific instructor is available please email us.
Lessons Policy:
1. Students are responsible for providing their own helmets.
2. Students must wear a form of boot with a heel.
3. You MUST give 48 hours notice of cancellation for a lesson. You may reschedule within the month.
If 48 hours notice is not given, you will be charged for the lesson.
4. Our policy is to hold lessons rain or shine, the facility has a covered arena.
Instructors:
(Please click the links below for more information on available trainers)
General Lessons – Barrel Racing – Ground Training
Summer Camp: CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON SIGNING UP
Summer camp is for kids ages 5 to 18. The camp provides basic horsemanship skills, nature studies, crafts, swimming (with signed waiver), games, hiking, music, etc. This is a time for all the kids to come together and make new friends in the barn.
For our Guided Trail Rides FAQ
The address is 14800 Lake Mount Pleasant Montgomery, TX 77356.
Heeled shoes are always recommended as well as pants.
$50 per person per hour.
Weight limit is 250lbs.
All trail rides are private appointment only so it is just your party.
Rides last about an hour.
We will start out in the arena where are you’ll be instructed on how to turn right left and stop before embarking on your ride.
To reserve an appointment a $40 minimum deposit is required via Venmo, check or cash.
Children as young as 5 are permitted although the guide may pony them alongside if they are having trouble steering.
10 riders max.
FAQ
What kind of events/clinics/shows does the ranch host?
Every year, Banshee Ranch hosts Barrel Bashes, a Halloween Costume Contest, Christmas Party, and a Barn Dad Cookoff, as well as clinics with outside speakers/trainers. Clinics are scheduled by request of the riders and boarders. The drill team also participates in local parades and competitions.
What is a “Junior Trainer”?
Junior trainers are advanced students that have come up through our program to the point they are able to train novice riders. They train under the supervision of the head trainer and participate in continuing education classes so they can give their best to their students. It is a wonderful program the gives great opportunity to our advanced riders and gives something for our novice riders to aspire to.
Can I compete? What do I pay for during competition?
Students compete both in Banshee Ranch competitions and outside competitions within a 2 hour range of the Ranch. Students may compete on a ranch lesson horse with whom they have been partnering, or if suitable, their own horse. Students pay their own entry fees; the Ranch provides hauling and coaching at cost which is set for each event.
What volunteer opportunities do I have at the ranch?
All volunteers must have gone thru the student program and “sponsored” by a trainer. This means they must coordinate and answer to the sponsoring trainer.
What if I don’t have my own horse?
No problem! The ranch has its own herd of talented lesson horses specifically for lessons. Students have a variety of horses to ride, from quiet, beginner-safe mounts to more advanced competitors.
Can I bring my own tack or equipment? What sort of tack does the ranch have?
The ranch furnishes everything necessary for all of our stock and we strive to have quality equipment that fits every rider. Riders are allowed to bring their own equipment but all equipment must be approved. Bits must be approved by the head trainer and all saddles must go thru a “fitting” exam for each horse the rider wishes to use it on.
What is horsemanship class?
It is a free class provided by the ranch open to boarders only. It is to help bridge the gap between the lesson program and horse ownership. It covers mostly ground work and other educational items a horse owner needs to know. It is held a few times a year as the need arises.
Adult clinic/drill vs Youth clinic/drill?
Why should the kids have all the fun? We strive to have an active adult social group which can be seen in our adult drill team and other events. An Adult only clinic is an extension of that. We encourage parents and adult boarders to come and learn in an environment tailored to them. And of course we do BYOB and some other fun adult only refreshments.