The Next Step
The Lease Program
The natural next step for Academy riders who are ready for more consistent saddle time, deeper responsibility with a horse, and — when they're ready — local show opportunities.
What is a Lease?
More Than Lessons. Less Than Ownership.
Leasing bridges the gap between riding lesson horses in a group setting and owning your own horse. When you lease, you're assigned an Academy horse for dedicated rides outside of regular lessons — giving you more consistent time in the saddle, a deeper relationship with a specific horse, and more responsibility for that horse's care and development.
Our lease program focuses on Academy horses within our barn — high-quality, well-trained horses that are already part of our program. You get the experience of having your own horse without the full cost and commitment of ownership.
Leasing is by recommendation after your Academy coach believes you're ready for this next step.
Assigned Academy horse for your dedicated rides
More saddle time outside of group lessons
Deeper bond and responsibility with one horse
Build toward local show readiness
Support from Red Horse Training team throughout
Natural preparation for horse ownership
Lease Options
Two Types of Leases
Practice Lease
Extra Saddle Time
For Academy riders ready for more consistent time with one horse. A Practice Lease gives you dedicated rides outside of regular group lessons, building a deeper relationship with an assigned Academy horse. No show requirements — just extra time in the saddle and more responsibility.
Competition Lease
Local Show Opportunities
For riders who are ready to take their skills to local show environments with a leased Academy horse. Competition leases are for riders who have demonstrated readiness and are interested in optional local show participation. Showing is always an opportunity, never a requirement.
The Rider Pathway
Where Leasing Fits in the Journey
Academy Membership
Build confidence, skills, and horsemanship
Private Coaching
Personalized sessions to accelerate development
Practice Lease← You are here
Extra rides, assigned horse, more responsibility
Competition Lease← You are here
Local show opportunities with a leased Academy horse
Horse Ownership
Guidance as you purchase and develop your own horse
Red Horse Performance
Individualized coaching for horse owners
Interested in Leasing?
The Lease Program is available to current Academy riders who are ready for the next step. Talk to your instructor or contact us to learn more.
New to Red Horse Training? Start with the $55 New Student Evaluation to find the right Academy program first.