Riding Academies

Our Mission at Dusty Trails, LLC is to create a safe and fun opportunity for individuals to develop horsemanship skills while also learning to overcome challenges, conquer fears, work as a team, and develop a strong work ethic.

Please call us at 308-530-0048 with any questions.

Click below for details and dates of our upcoming academies and to register!

Academies are designed to work with riders of all ages and experience levels.  Each rider’s ability is evaluated in order to determine their unique level and placement into an academy.  From this point, we will challenge them to learn new skills, as well as improve upon existing skills.   

Fall Academies (typically run from August through September)
-This academy focuses on proper riding techniques for competitive riding to include, but not limited to: barrels, poles, western pleasure, trail, keyhole, etc.

Winter Academies (typically run from January to March)
-This academy focuses on proper riding techniques for competitive riding for trail challenge courses.

Spring Academies (typically run from April to May)
-Encompass beginner, intermediate, and advanced riding academies. These classes focus on improving horsemanship skills at all levels and usually end with a fun trip to ride through one of Nebraska’s beautiful State or National Parks for the day.

Summer Academies (typically run from May to August)
-Encompass beginner, intermediate, and advanced riding academies. These classes focus on improving horsemanship skills at all levels and usually end with a fun trip to ride through one of Nebraska’s beautiful State or National Parks for the day.
-Camping academies are also available in the summer and include an overnight camping trip (with horseback riding, swimming, and campfire cooking!) at the end of classes.