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Lessons and Day Camps
Do you have a horse crazy child? Have you dreamed of learning to ride yourself but never had the chance?
Now at Relational Riding Academy riders of any age can learn to ride and have fun doing it in one of RRAs safe, fun and educational programs.
Do you think horseback riding is too expensive?
Riding at an academy is economical. You save the horse related expenses you fear, fulfill the possibility of learning to ride, AND develop that unique, sought after relationship with a special horse. At Relational Riding Academy, we offer a complete program for horse and rider. Whether you want to ride Western, English, Dressage, you want to jump or improve your equitation, this program provides a thorough education that creates partnership between horse and rider. Our lesson horses are safe, well trained schoolmasters experienced with riders of all ages and abilities. Have FUN learning to ride in private or group lessons!
Why ride at Relational Riding Academy?
2025 - 2026 FALL/WINTER Riding lessons are enrolling NOW!
ARIA Certified Level 2 Instructor
Mary Hartmeier
ATTENTION:Convenience fee included. To avoid this charge, we accept credit card, cash or checks at the farm.
Recommendations:
"A wonderful experience of riding horses. The staff is knowledgeable and the horses are truly beautiful. They are very safety conscious and my daughter has learned so much!" P.R., Spokane, WA
Lesson programs include English, Western, Jumping, Dressage and Western Dressage. Our beginner and intermediate students ride wonderful lesson horses and study horsemanship while developing their riding skills with RRA's outstanding assistant instructors. This combination makes it possible to take the most beginner riders of any age through an organized, progressive program of lessons that, for some, can culminate in horse ownership, horse show exoeriences, clinics, and even going to World Championships in Westgern Dressage on our World Champion horses. No matter the age of the rider, our lessons are safe, fun, and educational. Private OR group lessons are available.
ADVANCED LESSONS
with ARIA Certified Level 3 Instructor
USEF licensed 'r' WD Judge
Michelle Binder-Zolezzi
ATTENTION:Convenience fee included. To avoid this charge, we accept credit card, cash or checks at the farm.
Recommendations:
"I am so very impressed with Michelle's knowledge and style of teaching. I have worked with and seen a lot of coaches and teachers over the years, but seldom have I seen a teacher with the passion she has and the ability to get the students to visualize and perform the skills she teaches them. She is the best teacher and Vinny along with the other students are very lucky to have her as their instructor." J.S., Spokane, WA
For information or to schedule advanced lessons including jumping and dressage lessons, contact Michelle at bmkb65@hotmail.com
2026 SPRING Riding lessons will enroll March 1, 2026!
3 LESSON SESSIONS: SPRING, SUMMER, FALL
plus WINTER riding
Enroll in any session throughout the year
RRA offers a three lesson sessions that meet weekly throughout the year. Our groups are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced students for both youth and adult riders. Participants may ride once a week or more in group lessons of up to 5 riders. Lessons are available for children of all ages and ability levels and are scheduled according to experience and age. Our horses are well trained former show horses that are experienced with the lesson program. Our program volunteers ensure that no child is unattended during the lesson. Participants must have helmets, long pants and proper footwear. Beginners learn the basics of horse care and tacking as well as develop their skills as riders. Lesson session includes 10 1 hour weekly group lessons.
Ground skills: Riders are expected to be able to catch groom, tack, lead and ride their own lesson horse by the end of session 1. For more information about the full curriculum, please email you request to: bmkb65@hotmail.com
"My daughter has gained so much confidence and so many skills since she began taking lessons at Relational Riding Academy. I am gaining many wonderful learning opportunities and I love interacting with the horses." D.D.
Registration for 2026 SUMMER YOUTH DAY CAMPS at RRA OPENS
March 1, 2026. Enroll early, space is limited!
2026 Summer Day Camp Dates: Special 2026 Summer price $350.00
Camp 1 OPEN June M-F 6/15-6/19
Camp 2 OPEN July M-F 7/6-7/10
Camp 3 OPEN July M-F 7/20- 7/24
Camp 4 OPEN Aug M-F 8/17-8/21
"We were so pleased with our daughters camp experience, we enrolled her in regular lessons!” W.C.
“My daughter has been to many other horse camps and this one has been by far her favorite!” A.D.
Use PayPal to enroll your child in one of our summer camp sessions
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CHOOSE CAMP SESSION
After we receive payment, you will be sent enrollment paperwork via email.
For more information contact Camp Coordinator
Michelle@RelationalRidingAcademy.com
RRA offers six summer day camp sessions in 2026.
Enroll your young person in our morning or afternoon camp sessions. Children arrive at the farm for the morning session at 9:00am and stay till 12:00pm OR the afternoon session from 1:30-4:30pm. Camp starts on Monday and ends on Friday and participants come every day. Our day camps are open to kids of all levels of experience and from ages 8 through 13. Sessions are limited to 20 participants and each has a qualified helper at all times in addition to the instructor. The session is divided into riding and educational group activities. Participants must have helmets, long pants and proper footwear and bring a snack from home to eat during the break. Children may enroll in more than one session. Cost is $350.00 per session.
CLEANING & SANITATION PROTOCOLS: There is an indoor restroom facility as well as 2 outdoor handwashing stations to avoid clustering at those stations. There will be an additional portable toilet.
ILLNESS: We are an OUTDOOR activity, and we DEPEND on parents keeping campers home if they are sick. Campers that show allergies or illness will be sent home.
REFUNDS: We do not offer refunds for missed days but the option of returning to a subsequent camp to make up the missed day is possible in the event of illness or emergency.
COMMUNICATION and REGISTRATION FORMS: Parents will receive an email 2 weeks before camp that includes our release form, registration form, horse related activities warning form. Camp Coordinator: Michelle@RelationalRidingAcademy.com
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Group Lesson 1 hr group: $50.00*
Private lesson rates: 30 minutes $50.00
Private Lesson 60 minutes: $75.00*
*haul-in rate applies:$10.00
"MARY"
Mary Hartmeier is an ARIA Level 2 riding instructor. Mary is the Founder and creator of Riding With Hart and is dedicated to teaching riders of all ages the basics of great horsemanship. She has a passion for teaching and helping her riders develop and build their relationship with their Equine partner. Mary teaches Beginner thru Intermediate riders, specializing in adult riders that have always wanted to ride and never had an opportunity or may have ridden in their youth and want to get back into riding. As a competitive World Champion Western Dressage Rider Mary has a unique understanding of how to develop riders that have not only a technical ability to ride horses but that truly connect and bond with their horses.
"Thou must learn the thoughts of the noble horse whom thou wouldst ride. Be not indiscreet in the demands, nor requiring him to perform indiscreetly. The horse is a wise animal. Let him show you the best and most natural way to accomplish a desired end." Johann Wolfgang Goethe
The art of riding...
"If the art were not so difficult we would have plenty of good riders and excellently ridden horses, but as it is the art requires, in addition to everything else, character traits that are not combined in everyone: inexhaustible patience, firm perseverance under stress, courage combined with quiet alertness. If the seed is present only a true, deep love for the horse can develop these character traits to the height that alone will lead to the goal." Gustav Steinbrecht
2026 Summer Youth Day Camp registration OPENS March 1, 2026 enroll early $350.00!
“Both our kids loved camp at RRA and can’t wait to go back next year.” V.P.
After we receive payment, you will be sent enrollment paperwork via email.
For camp information contact:
Camp Coordinator
Michelle@
RelationalRidingAcademy.com
"Thou must learn the thoughts of the noble horse whom thou wouldst ride. Be not indiscreet in the demands, nor requiring him to perform indiscreetly. The horse is a wise animal. Let him show you the best and most natural way to accomplish a desired end." Johann Wolfgang Goethe
The art of riding...
"If the art were not so difficult we would have plenty of good riders and excellently ridden horses, but as it is the art requires, in addition to everything else, character traits that are not combined in everyone: inexhaustible patience, firm perseverance under stress, courage combined with quiet alertness. If the seed is present only a true, deep love for the horse can develop these character traits to the height that alone will lead to the goal." Gustav Steinbrecht
