Catering to the hobbyist in all disciplines, we believe horseback riding should be about working hard and playing hard, and it shouldn’t break the bank.
We offer an excellent professional training program Monday through Saturday for English huntseat, jumping, dressage, and eventing. Our horseback riding lessons are geared for riders ages 7 and up, beginner to advanced levels. We also host schooling shows and clinics regularly during warmer months. For our Western riders, we host Western riding clinics monthly.
We’re also proud to be home to the Denver Polo Club and offer exciting polo lessons for riders of all levels at our facility—no experience necessary.
POLO LESSONS
Private polo lessons - arena: One-on-one lesson with polo pro, $190 hourly
Group polo lesson - arena: Enjoy a lesson with other polo players, $170 hourly
Package of five group lessons - arena: $750
$25 fee for cancellations made within 48 hours of lesson
Polo packages expire within 30 days of purchase
ENGLISH RIDING LESSONS
Private lessons: One-on-one lesson with one of our instructors, $75 hourly
Group lessons: Enjoy a lesson with up to three other people, $65 hourly
Monthly packages available. Contact us for details.
Meet our lesson horses
The horses in our riding lesson program are amazing, patient and really, really cute. We have a horse for every rider: Thoroughbreds, quarter horses, ponies and even the cutest miniature horse you’ll ever see!
Our school horses are well trained. They tend to be quiet and obedient, although some have more spunk than others and we have a horse for any riding level. We are careful to match you with the best horse for you and your experience and goals. Beginners get quiet horses while riders looking for a bit more challenge get the spunkier ones! Some of our horses love to jump, others love to run. Some would rather walk peacefully along. Meet just a few of our special equine team below, and come out and ride them sometime!
Sundance
Sundance was rescued from Harmony Sport horses several years ago by a really sweet lady. She loved him and rode him a few times but she always told us we could use him for lessons and to ride on the trail. He loves to teach and loves to jump. He has competed in IEA shows here at Cottonwood and even at other places. He is really sweet and his best friend is Boo!
BOO
Boo has been at Cottonwood for over 15 years! He has done Western and English and competed in both. He loves to jump and is really great at it! He also loves to go on the trail and teach kids how to canter. He is super fun and easy! If you are assigned him for a lesson please give him a big hug. He is a great horse.
Hershey
Hershey is the best horse in the whole world! We found her in a small place in northern Colorado when she was just three! She is simply the best creature! She is great for all riders and loves to help beginners learn to trot. She won’t stop until you figure out how to post. She won’t go faster or slower she will just give you the time it takes to learn how to post. She loves trot poles and trail rides!
Dan
Dan is a Norwegian Fjord! He is from Illinois and was a therapy horse there. He is an older guy but he is really sweet! He has really started to like to canter and loves to trail ride. His brother Doc is here too see if you can spot the differences.
TeBone! Only the Appy in the world. He grew up here with three different owners and now in his early 20’s he loves to teach kids how to jump and trail ride. He is a great teacher but can be a bit bouncy so look out for no stirrup November!
Roxie! She can be sassy but if you get her you are lucky! She is great to trot and great to canter but you have to be advanced enough to ride her. She is owned by a lovely family who has moved onto college and we are honored to have her in our program and to care for her for the rest of her life.
Luna! Luna was a show horse when she was younger. She still jumps but prefers cross rails. She has a great canter and a lovely trot. She is super sweet and great to ride. Hopefully you are assigned to rider her because she will teach you a lot.
Guinness! This guy is so talented! He was a western horse when he was younger and then he learned how to jump with a kid last summer. She took him to his first shows and did really well. He loves to play with TeBone on turnout and loves to teach kids how to canter and steer.
Calypso! She only the best horse in the world. Some may argue but any horse who has taught so many people how to ride deserves huge hugs and kisses. She has taught hundreds of kids to canter and trot! If you are lucky enough to be assigned her make sure you give her a big hug and say thank you.
Cody! She can be a stinker but if you are more determined than she is, she will give you an amazing ride. She knows more than she lets on, so don’t be fooled by her. She jumps and used to event! Are you good enough to feel all of her training?
Clever! Clever is a racing thoroughbred! You will never know it, but he won the last race he did. He will teach you how to be a strong rider and he loves to teach kids how to canter.
Doc! Doc is Dan’s brother, can you see the resemblance? Doc is not a fan of cantering but if you are a good rider he will canter for you no problem. He is a sweet boy and he loves to teach riders how to trot and to be firm.