Lessons with Tracy

Hi, I’m Tracy and I’ve been affiliated with C&C Farm since 2007. I grew up riding with the owners, Pat & Darrel Cash and have a great relationship with them. I used to run the trail rides when we first opened to the public years ago and have since grown up, went to NCSU (graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agribusiness), got married and moved away.

My husband and I have moved back to the area and I decided I wanted to teach informal lessons to people with a casual approach. I will teach the way I was taught…by putting time in the saddle and focusing on my horse!

My goals: 

  • To teach you to be confident and comfortable riding a horse inside and outside of the ring. You will learn to ride your horse with a balanced seat, get in rhythm and expect the unexpected. You will advance enough to be able to trail ride. Our trails have water crossings, hills, trees, deer, turkey and other woodland creatures. 
  • To teach you general horsemanship. You’ll learn the “tack” (equipment used for horses including saddles, bits, bridles, harnesses) specific to your horse. You’ll learn how to groom, pick hooves, how to catch your horse from the pasture and lead it safely. 

For the health of our horses, we have a weight limit of 230lbs. This is non-negotiable. 

Lessons are $60 per person and last an hour (no less). Cash is preferred. No Shows will not be refunded any deposit /payment.  

A typical one-hour lesson will go something like this… 10-15mins grooming and saddling, 20-30 mins riding and the remaining time will be spent taking the saddle off, grooming and putting the horse away. 

Helmets are required for ages 17 and under. We do provide them for all ages. 

Parents must remain at the farm while their minor’s lesson is in session. 

Who are my lessons for? 

  • People who want to ride and have fun. 
  • Adults who used to ride and want to return to the saddle, even if its been years since the last time you’ve ridden. 
  • Children and young adults. Ages 8 and up… 
  • I will consider children as young as 4 on a case-by-case basis. Young/small children often lose interest within the first half hour and the lesson is much more like a glorified pony ride. 

What should you wear/bring?

  • Water
  • Closed toed shoes – tennis shoes are okay, a boot with a flat heel is preferred especially for riding!
  • You can wear shorts/capris in the ring for your lesson, however if you advance enough for me to take you out on the trail, then you must wear long pants because of briars, branches etc.. 
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray

What NOT to bring..

  • A bad attitude or a smart mouth 🙂 Remember we’re here to have fun!
  • No profanity
  • No smoking or alcohol is permitted. This goes for the students as well as anyone else who accompanies them to the farm. 

Please feel free to text/call me with any questions and if you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading!

919-749-3320