Horseback Riding Lessons for Beginners

Dreaming of learning to ride and looking for a safe, personalized introduction? At our stable in Zurich, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll guide you every step of the way—from your first encounter with a horse to your first ride in the countryside. No pressure, just plenty of patience, experience, and a passion for horses.

Your horse riding adventure begins here

When learning to horseback ride, you’re actively involved right from the start—after just a short time, you’ll be in the saddle, guided on the longe by our riding instructor. You’ll get to know the horse, understand its behavior, and build trust. Everything else follows from there.

Here’s how we guide you:

You’ll learn the basics of working with horses (e.g., grooming, leading, saddling)
You’ll understand the most important aspects of horse care
You’ll gain your first experience in the saddle
You’ll develop balance, posture, and a feel for the horse’s movement
You’ll learn to control your horse safely

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«I liked it a lot there, the riding instructors were really nice and had a lot of patience. All horses are sweethearts and I would definitely recommend going there!»

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The introductory lesson—your first step

Want to try it out before you commit? Great idea! At our riding stable in the Zurich Unterland, we offer trial lessons if you’ve never ridden with us before.

Here’s how your introductory lesson works:

We’ll meet at the front of the stable entrance
We’ll get to know each other and discuss your needs
You’ll receive an introduction to working with horses
First experiences in the saddle – about 30 minutes on horseback at your own pace.

Price

A introductory lesson is 50 minutes long and costs CHF 95.-
The school horse is included in the price.

Schedule a try-out session

Would you like to take a introductory lesson? Then get in touch with us to schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.

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The lessons

Our lessons are clearly structured, tailored to your individual needs, and provide you with a safe introduction to horse riding—step by step. The lessons are suitable for both children and adult beginners. Here you’ll find all the important information you need for your first riding lessons:

Languages

We offer teaching in four languages:

English
German
Swiss German
French

Hours

We offer beginner lessons from Monday through Saturday at the following times:

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m

Age

The right age for horseback riding:

In general, you can join at any age
For children, it’s a good idea to start from around age six
For younger children, we recommend our Ponyclub
You can still learn to ride as an adult

Prices and methods of payment

30-minute riding lesson: CHF 75.-
50-minute riding lesson: CHF 95.-

The school horse is included in the price.

methods of payment: Cash, Twint, bank transfer

Preparation time

With us, you won’t have to wait long before you can start taking riding lessons:

You can start anytime—there’s no waiting list
We appreciate a few days’ notice when making a booking request

Place

Our riding lessons take place at the Reitsportzentrum Baholz in Dielsdorf, close to Zurich. Here you’ll find the address and a street map.

Instructors & School Horses

We employ only qualified riding instructors. In addition to lessons for beginners, we also offer dressage up to the “Grand Prix” level and show jumping up to the S level (heavy class).

Our school horses are well trained and ideal for beginners.

Outfit and Equipment

To start with, all you need to bring is the following:

Helmet: This can be a riding helmet, but also a bicycle helmet or a ski helmet. We also lend out helmets
Riding pants or close-fitting, stretchy pants without inner seams (such as leggings)
Boots or sturdy shoes with soles that aren’t too thick

We’d be happy to help you pick out the right equipment.

Get in touch now and make your dream of riding come true

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Are you interested in taking riding lessons but still unsure? Then get in touch with us—we’d be happy to help!
Your person to contact is Monika Lomnitz. She’ll assist you with any questions you have about getting started in horseback riding.

Phone: +41 79 841 59 95

E-Mail: info@baholz.ch

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my own equipment?

You don’t need your own equipment for a introductory lesson. Please come to class wearing close-fitting, stretchy pants without inner seams (such as leggings) and boots or sturdy shoes with soles that aren’t too thick. For regular riding lessons, basic riding gear is required. We’d be happy to advise you on this.

Is there a waiting list?

No. You can start riding at any time.

Is there a minimum age requirement for children?

No. Based on our experience, beginner lessons are suitable for children ages 6 and up. For younger children, we recommend our Pony Club. You can find more information about the Pony Club here.

Can I still start riding as an adult?

Yes. You can start at any age. Being in good physical shape will help you get started.

Do you sell riding equipment?

No, we don’t sell riding gear or equipment. However, we’re happy to lend you some gear to get you started and advise you on purchasing the right equipment.

When can I go on my first trail ride?

It depends on the rider. Once you feel confident in the saddle and can control your horse, we’ll take you out into the countryside.

What does the basic equipment include?

The basic riding gear includes riding breeches, riding boots or ankle boots with chaps, and a helmet.
It’s also a good idea to wear gloves. We’d be happy to advise you on this.

How do I pay for the riding lessons?

Introductory lessons can be paid for in cash or via Twint. Unfortunately, credit card payments are not currently accepted. If you’d like to take regular riding lessons, you can deposit funds via bank transfer, and the cost of the lessons will be deducted from that balance.

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