Reading the horse
Learn to notice how a horse responds and what it is telling you.
Sommer NorthEquestrian Center
Sommer North EC · Zion, IL
Learn to ride, and become a horseperson.
A curriculum-based riding and horsemanship school for adult beginners, returning riders and horse-loving families. Start with our $80 Intro Lesson.
- No horse or experience needed. Lesson horses available.
- Hybrid Horsemanship: classical riding plus natural horsemanship.
- Mounted lessons and unmounted horse care.
Intro Lesson$80
Tell us a little about you
A few quick questions, then pick your time and pay $80 to reserve your intro.
Hybrid Horsemanship
More than an occasional ride
We combine classical riding with natural horsemanship, with a focus on communication, balance and partnership with the horse.
Grooming and handling
Unmounted horse care is part of the program, not an extra.
Instructor feedback
Clear guidance as you build balance and communication.
Structured progress
A curriculum that moves you forward in the saddle step by step.
Who it's for
Adults finally learning to ride, and families too
Many of our riders are adults who have always wanted to learn, or are coming back after years away. Horse-loving kids are welcome as well.
- Complete beginners welcome
- Returning riders picking it back up
- Parents of horse-loving children
Your first step
What happens at your $80 Intro Lesson
Meet the program
See the barn and how our curriculum works.
Learn with a lesson horse
Explore what learning with a horse feels like.
Talk about your goals
Discuss your starting point and where you'd like to go.
Life at the barn
An eventing barn in Zion, IL
Founded by Tina Sommer. Instruction covers dressage and jumping, with a team of instructors supporting riders at every stage.
Good to know
Questions
How much is the Intro Lesson?
The Intro Lesson is $80. You'll see the price again before you pay, and payment reserves your spot.
Do I need my own horse or experience?
No. Lesson horses are available and complete beginners are welcome.
Is this only for kids?
Not at all. Many of our riders are adults learning for the first time or coming back to riding. Kids are welcome too.
What is Hybrid Horsemanship?
Our approach combines classical riding with natural horsemanship, focused on communication, balance and partnership with the horse.
Where are you?
15580 W Russell Rd, Zion, IL 60099.