Welcome to Sallee Equestrian!
BUILDING CONFIDENCE ONCE RIDE AT A TIME
We are an EFA Approved Vendor and are proud to accept EFA funds for homeschooling families!
Offering private, patient horseback-riding instruction for children and adults in a safe, encouraging environment.
A Supportive Place to Learn, Grow, and Ride
Sallee Equestrian provides patient, beginner-focused riding instruction for children and adults in Cave City, Arkansas. Whether a rider is meeting a horse for the first time or returning to the saddle after time away, lessons are tailored to help each student feel safe, capable, and supported.
Students learn much more than how to ride. Each lesson builds a foundation in horse safety, grooming, handling, tacking, balance, communication, and responsible horsemanship. Riders are encouraged to progress at a comfortable pace while developing confidence, independence, and a genuine connection with the horse.
Lesson Packages
Pricing for private pay students is listed below
Private Lessons: $45
Our 1-hour lessons are perfect for beginner riders ages 5 through adult who want to learn in a calm, supportive environment. Lessons include grooming, tacking up, learning horse safety, basic horsemanship, and riding skills such as balance, steering, stopping, and building confidence in the saddle. Every lesson is tailored to the rider’s experience level so they can learn at a comfortable pace while having fun and building a connection with the horse.
Lesson Package (6 Lessons): $270
We offer lesson packages for riders who want to ride consistently and continue building confidence and skills over time. Our 6-lesson package is $270 and allows you the freedom of choosing a specific lesson time each week. Packages are a great option for riders wanting steady progress and regular saddle time.
New students will receive a one time discount and pay only $225 for their first lesson package! Simply put in the new student code provided at checkout.
Neurodivergent Children Welcome!
We proudly welcome neurodivergent children and children on the autism spectrum. We understand that every child learns differently, and lessons are approached with patience, flexibility, and encouragement to help each rider feel safe and supported.
Lead line lessons are available for riders who may need extra guidance or confidence while learning. As both an instructor and a mother of four children on the autism spectrum who are also learning to ride, creating an understanding and supportive environment is something very personal to me.
Siblings Ride Together!
Many siblings feel more comfortable riding together, enjoy sharing the experience, and learn just as much while still receiving personalized instruction.It also makes scheduling easier for parents. Your children can ride during the same lesson instead of your family spending two or more hours waiting. To keep lessons safe, organized, and engaging, group lessons are limited to a maximum of three riders.
Why Families Choose Us
A Riding Program Where Every Rider Can Belong
Learning to ride should feel exciting, encouraging, and achievable. Sallee Equestrian combines patient instruction, practical horsemanship, and individualized support to create a welcoming lesson experience for riders of different ages, abilities, and learning styles.
Beginner-Friendly
Lessons are designed for first-time, beginner, and returning riders who want to learn in a calm and supportive environment.
Patient Instruction
Riders are given the time, explanation, and encouragement they need to understand each skill and build genuine confidence.
Neurodivergent-Friendly
Instruction can be adapted to support different communication needs, sensory preferences, learning styles, and comfort levels.
English & Western
Students can develop foundational horsemanship and riding skills while being introduced to both English and Western disciplines.
Ages 5 Through Adult
Children, teens, and adults are welcome—whether they are beginning their riding journey or returning after time away.
Homeschool & EFA Welcome
Sallee Equestrian is an approved EFA vendor and proudly provides educational riding opportunities for homeschool families.
Meet Our Horses
Meet Whiskey
Whiskey is what we lovingly call our “unicorn” and babysitter horse. She has a calm, gentle personality and takes wonderful care of beginner riders, making her the perfect confidence-builder for those just starting their riding journey.
Whiskey is the definition of an “in-your-pocket” horse and loves attention from her riders. She is a great match for nervous or first-time riders learning the basics in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Meet Katie
Meet Katie, a wonderful lesson horse for our more confident riders who are ready to take their skills to the next level! Katie can be a little testy at times, which teaches students to ride with confidence, use clear communication, and stay consistent in the saddle.
She is a great partner for riders who have mastered the basics and are ready for a fun new challenge. Katie helps students improve their balance, strengthen their cues, and become more independent and effective riders.
Meet Cranberry
Cranberry is our sweet, gentle gaited mare who offers an incredibly smooth and comfortable ride. Though she has had a difficult past, she has found a new purpose in our lesson program, where she helps children build confidence, develop their riding skills, and discover a love for horses.
She has a kind heart, enjoys gentle scratches along her neck, and will never turn down a tasty treat. Cranberry is a wonderful reminder that with patience and love, every horse can have a fresh start.
Meet Cassie
Meet Cassie, our sweet and gentle lesson horse who is especially wonderful with our littlest riders! Cassie is calm, dependable, and truly bombproof, making her the perfect partner for young beginners who are learning to feel comfortable around horses.
Her patient personality allows children to learn at their own pace while building confidence both on the ground and in the saddle. Cassie takes wonderful care of her riders and helps make every lesson feel safe, positive, and fun.
Meet Your Instructor
Rene Sallee
Horses have been part of my life for more than 20 years. Throughout that time, I have gained hands-on experience breeding and raising horses, showing, riding, training, managing their daily care, and working with horses of different ages, personalities, and experience levels.
Teaching beginner riders has become one of the most rewarding parts of my journey. I love helping students move beyond nervousness and uncertainty as they learn to feel safe, capable, and confident around horses. My teaching approach is patient, encouraging, and grounded in the belief that every rider deserves to learn at a pace that works for them.
I have worked with riders of different ages and backgrounds, including previously teaching riding lessons for Girl Scouts. As a mother of four children on the autism spectrum, I also understand how important flexibility, communication, patience, and a supportive environment can be for neurodivergent students and their families.
At Sallee Equestrian, my goal is to teach more than riding skills. I want students to develop responsibility, resilience, trust, practical horsemanship, and a genuine connection with horses. Qualities that can stay with them long after the lesson ends.
Your Riding Journey Start Here
Whether you’re looking for a fun new hobby, riding lessons for your child, or finally taking the leap to learn horses yourself, we would love to welcome you! If you have any questions feel free to contact us, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Us
Email: salleeequestrian@gmail.com
Telephone: 870-283-0458
Open Hours
Upon Appointment
Location
789 Arkansas Highway 230
Cave City, AR
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