Horseback Riding Physical Education Lessons
The Ultimate Physical Education Experience- On Horseback!
Horseback riding is one of the most complete and engaging forms of physical education available. At Relentless Equestrian Stables, our Physical Education Riding Lessons provide a full-body workout that builds strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and confidence- all while developing real horsemanship skills in a safe, professional environment.
Riders actively engage their core, legs, arms, and posture every minute they are in the saddle. Matching a horse’s movement requires constant balance adjustments, muscle activation, and focus, making horseback riding a powerful, low-impact form of physical fitness for students of all ages.
Our program is designed to help students stay active, build physical skills, and develop discipline and confidence through structured riding instruction and hands-on horse care.
Why Horseback Riding Counts As Physical Education
Horseback riding delivers measurable physical benefits that rival, and often exceed, traditional gym-based activities:
Core Strength & Stability
Riders must constantly engage their abdominal, back, and pelvic muscles to stay balanced and upright, providing an effective isometric workout that strengthens posture and stability.
Balance & Coordination
Matching the rhythm and movement of the horse improves body awareness, motor control, and coordination.
Cardiovascular Fitness
Active riding, including trotting and transitions, provides moderate-intensity cardio that supports heart health and endurance.
Full-Body Conditioning
Legs, glutes, arms, back, and core muscles are all activated while riding, grooming, and handling horses.
Flexibility & Functional Strength
Mounting, dismounting, and working with horses builds flexibility, mobility, and real-world strength.
Focus, Discipline & Confidence
Riders learn to follow instruction, control their movements, and communicate with their horse- building mental focus and personal confidence alongside physical fitness.
What Students Will Do
Each lesson includes a combination of:
Ground work and grooming
Mounted riding instruction
Balance, posture, and control exercises
Skill-building riding activities
Horse handling and horsemanship education
Lessons are structured, active, and designed to keep students moving, learning, and improving their physical abilities with every session.
All instruction is led by a professional riding instructor in a safe, supportive environment.
Program Details
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Availability: Currently accepting new participants of all experience levels
Ages Served: 4 years and up
Step Up for Students Direct Provider
Relentless Equestrian Foundation is a Step Up for Students Direct Provider. Our Physical Education Riding Lessons qualify as an approved physical education activity for eligible scholarship families.
Families may use Step Up funds to cover riding lesson costs.
Pricing
$85 per Lesson
Packages and recurring schedules are available.
Ready to Get Started?
Give your student a powerful, engaging, and confidence-building physical education experience on horseback.
📞 Call or Text Jeannette: (508) 523-4919
📧 jjarnes@relentless-stables.org