Welcome to Lemon Dal Stables lesson program!

Jessika has been riding for two decades and working with multiple high level coaches to not only improve herself but to continue to be able to provide highly educated and bio-mechanically correct teaching to horses and riders. 

Jessika believes that all riders require a well-rounded approach to riding. Starting with horsemanship and understanding the basics of dressage to improve riders abilities in the jumper ring. 

"there are no shortcuts to any place worth going"

Jessika continues to ride, train and compete regularly. Currently is competing in the FEI young horse level with her young stallion. 

"A great rider can hear their horse whisper"

"Tell a gelding, ask a mare and discuss with a stallion"

Already have a young rider or maybe you have been taking lessons and you feel you only keep doing circles with minimal learning?

The stars program has been created for Students to be able to track progress in their riding journey and clearly define what is expected before they can move onto their first canter or first jump. Written and developed by Jessika herself to develop riders confidence and push them appropriately without disregarding safety. 

The stars program is also set up to help prepare riders for EC Rider levels which are hosted yearly at Lemon Dal Stables. 

• Riders be a minimum of age 7
• OE riders insurance
• ASTM certified riding helmet
• Riding gloves
• Boots with a minimum 1/2" heel
• No jeans, tights/leggings are allowed at lower levels

Optional

• Riding pants
• Tall/Paddock boots
• Crash vest/chest protector/Air vest (Suggested for jumping, required for cross country jumping)

Rider levels are offered every fall, for riders to test their knowledge and receive certification and confirmation of their riding abilities, stable management and overall knowledge. 

Generally offered Oct/Nov every year over two days.

riders complete the following:

• Written tests
• Flat test
• Over fences and Grid test
• Stable Management

We are working on offering rider level prep courses, more information coming soon!

Lemon Dal Show team is a supportive group that encourages one another throughout levels and goals. Show season is May-October (Dependant on show series). 

Schooling team: 3 of our on property 3 in 1 shows offered, riders are required to take 2 lessons/week to be able to compete 

Dressage team: Dressage riders are offered show dependant on rated shows available 3-5 shows. riders are required to take 2 lessons/week

Gold show team: Please contact for more information. 

• Safety
• Respect
• Responsibility and accountability 
• Patience and Discipline
• Physical Fitness
• Coordination and Balance
• Rhythm 
• Resilience  and persistence 
• Emotional maturity and Confidence
• adaptability
• Team work and developing leadership skills
• Defeat
• Accepting criticism 
• Commitment

• A difficult sport to ride at a high level and it takes years to develop the skill to ride at a high level.
• A dangerous sport that many safety precautions are taken but accidents still happen.
• can be an expensive sport.
• A sport for all ages and abilities.
• A great way to keep fit and exercise.
• A good social outing for students.
• A life changing sport.
• Great way to develop gross and fin motor skills.