GOOD RIDERS.
GOOD HUMANS.
Riding lessons that grow good riders and good humans. At Cudo, children from age 5 learn to ride the way horse people do: on the ground first, then in the saddle. No experience is needed.
WHAT YOUR CHILD
DOES AT CUDO.
Every new rider starts with a private, one-on-one introductory lesson with their instructor. From there, each lesson is about the whole horse, not just the ride.
Book an Introductory LessonGROOM AND TACK UP
Your child grooms and tacks up their own horse or pony, with help from an older, more experienced horse person: an instructor, our lesson manager, a parent, a working student or a fellow rider.
A PRIVATE LESSON
A one-on-one lesson on a set day and time each week.
CARE AFTER THE RIDE
The horse gets water first, then a thank-you.
UNMOUNTED CLASSES
Horsemanship classes on alternating Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 2 pm, included with your program.
NEVER LOST
IN A CROWD.
New riders learn in one-on-one lessons, so your child is never lost in a crowd.
- We check every rider's helmet and tack before they get on.
- Kind, experienced lesson horses chosen for their nature and ability to teach.
- A 100' x 200' bluestone arena that rides well in most weather.
- Wifi, picnic benches and a restroom, so you can work or watch from the side.
ROOM
TO GROW.
Riders who come twice a week can move into group lessons, enter in-house shows, and from age 10 (4th grade and up) try out for our IEA team. Riders can also half lease one of our horses for extra ride time, a closer bond with their horse, and off-property competitions in dressage, hunter/jumpers and eventing.
All our riding lessons and prices →A FEW GOOD
QUESTIONS.
Still unsure about something? We are happy to help you prepare.
Ask the team →Does my child need riding experience?
No. New riders start with a private introductory lesson, where the instructor introduces them to the horse and finds the best next step for them.
What age can riders start?
Riders ages 5 and up are welcome to book an introductory lesson.
What should the rider wear?
Long pants, boots with a small heel, an ASTM/SEI riding helmet that fits, weather-appropriate clothes, and long hair tied back in a low ponytail. We do not provide helmets, so please bring your own.
Do you provide helmets?
No. Riders need their own ASTM/SEI riding helmet that fits. We check every rider's helmet before they mount.
Can parents watch?
Yes! Parents are encouraged to watch and ask questions.
Can siblings share an introductory lesson?
No. Each introductory lesson is reserved for one rider, so siblings each book their own.
START WITH AN
INTRODUCTORY LESSON.
A private, one-on-one introductory lesson for $135. Allow 60 to 80 minutes for the visit. Poplar Ford Farm is an easy drive from Manassas, Gainesville, Haymarket, Centreville, Clifton, Nokesville, Vint Hill, Catharpin, South Riding and Aldie, and families already ride with us from Fairfax, Burke, Chantilly, Vienna, Oakton, Reston, Herndon, McLean, Falls Church, Great Falls, Alexandria and DC.