Hofgeschichten – The Riding Academy: Interactive Online Riding Course (81 Lessons)

Learn to ride. Understand horses. From the basics all the way to dressage and jumping – for children, teens and adults.

The Riding Academy is a complete, interactive online horse riding course: 9 modules with 81 lessons of riding theory – each with an explanation and pictures, a “Did you know?” with key terms, an exercise, a quiz with feedback and a key takeaway. Which aid do you give, how and where? Every lesson explains it precisely. British riding terms, with US terms explained where they differ (e.g. rising trot / posting trot).

Ideal for adult beginners and returning riders who want to understand the theory between riding lessons, for teens working towards their next riding goal, and for horse-mad kids dreaming of their first ride.

Three learning tracks – for every age

• Adult Academy (18+): thorough, clear and practical – for adults learning to ride or getting back in the saddle
• Teen Academy (12–17): solid riding knowledge in clear language
• Kids Academy (6–11): simple language, lots of pictures, short explanations

You can switch tracks at any time – so the whole family can learn with one purchase.

What's included

• Understanding horses: body language, herd life, senses and sounds, needs, behaviour while riding
• Handling horses: safety, grooming, picking out hooves, leading and tying up, tacking up, care after riding
• Learning to ride: mounting, the correct seat, balance, walk, trot, rising trot, canter
• Riding aids: weight, leg and rein aids, moving off, halting and transitions
• School figures and arena rules: all changes of rein, circles, voltes, figures of eight, serpentines, arena etiquette and riding in a ride
• Riding better: rhythm, suppleness, common beginner mistakes, feeling more secure in the saddle
• Dressage: the training scale, flexion and bend, paces, turn on the forehand, leg-yield, shoulder-in, travers, renvers, half-pass, rein-back, flying changes, pirouette, piaffe and passage
• Jumping: jumping position, the 5 phases of a jump, vertical, oxer, triple bar and more, canter strides and distances, combinations, courses, rules and safety
• Academy finale: knowledge tests and interactive exercises

Note: the 6 animated video lessons and the printable certificate are currently available in German only.

We add new content to the Riding Academy every week.

The Christmas gift for anyone who rides (or wants to)

For the horse-mad child, the teen who wants riding lessons, or the partner who has always wanted to learn to ride: the Riding Academy is delivered instantly, needs no shipping and arrives in time for Christmas – even on Christmas Eve. Pair it with a riding lesson: theory on the phone first, then out into the saddle.

Details

• One-time purchase, no subscription: permanent access, every lesson can be repeated
• Try it free: one sample lesson in every module
• Safe: no ads, no account, no chat
• The Riding Academy is a separate product and is not included in the membership.

How it works – straight after purchase

1. Buy it – you'll receive your order confirmation with your order number.
2. Open hofgeschichten.vercel.app/en/eltern and enter your order number and the email address used for the order – the Riding Academy unlocks instantly.

FAQ

Is the Riding Academy suitable for adults?
Yes. The Adult Academy is for adults aged 18 and over – beginners, returning riders and anyone who wants to refresh their riding knowledge.

Do I need my own horse?
No. The Riding Academy teaches the knowledge behind riding and supports or prepares you for your riding lessons.

Which devices does it run on?
In the browser on phone, tablet and computer – nothing to install and no account needed.

Can I give it as a gift?
Yes – it's a popular Christmas and birthday gift. It is unlocked with the order number and order email, so you can write both into a card or unlock it together with the recipient.

Can I learn in English and German?
Yes. The lessons are available in English and German – handy for bilingual families or for learning riding terms in both languages.

Hof Stories' terms and conditions and right of withdrawal notice apply (currently published in German).

The Riding Academy teaches knowledge about horses and riding and does not replace riding lessons with a qualified instructor. Digital product, no shipping.