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Private 1:1 Lessons
Personalized instruction tailored to each rider's goals — our core offering, for children and adults at every level.
Woodbine · Western Howard County, MD
Experience the magic of horses
A boutique riding school where riders of all ages and experience levels — from first-timers to seasoned equestrians — can learn, grow, and thrive. 50+ acres, an indoor arena, and gentle, well-trained horses.
Please note — we are now taking adults too, up to 180 lbs. Children welcome as young as 2.
All ages
From age 2 to adult
50+ acres
Indoor arena, year-round
365
Days a year riding
About Flying Changes
More than a riding school — a sanctuary for horse lovers
At Flying Changes, we specialize in helping people of all ages learn to ride horses. Not only do we focus on balance, skill, and goals, we include the knowledge of horsemanship through our included unmounted classes.
Owners Lisa and Brian Wee are lifelong equestrians who live on the property and run the lesson-horse program. They founded the school to share their love of horses and build a family-like community — and they ride right alongside their three young children.
Owning a horse or competing is never required — just bring your passion and we'll handle the rest.
A word from our founder
Horseback riding lessons help children develop self-confidence, empathy, leadership — and a whole lot more. Brian Wee, Co-Owner
Meet our horses, each a noble companion and a patient teacher. Our well-trained, gentle horses cater to riders of all abilities — from beginners taking their first steps in the saddle to experienced equestrians seeking to meet their goals.
What we offer
Lessons built around your goals
Every rider's journey is different. Here's how we help you progress — at your pace, on horses you'll come to trust.
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Unmounted Horsemanship
Included horsemanship classes teach the knowledge behind the riding — grooming, care, and connection with the horse.
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Lesson-Horse Leasing
With a Half Lease, ride the same horse for all your lessons and practice — building a deeper bond and faster progress.
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Practice Rides
Reinforce your skills between lessons. Practice rides unlock at Level 3+ in our higher membership tier.
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Showing & Competition
For advancing riders ready to test their skills, show and competition opportunities are available.
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Sale Horses
From time to time we have horses available for sale. Contact us to learn what's currently available.
Pricing & Membership
Start your journey, then grow with us
Begin with a single introductory lesson so we can assess your riding ability and set personalized goals. From there, choose the monthly membership that fits where you're headed.
The entry point
Introductory Lesson
A single lesson to assess your riding ability and set personalized goals. The best way to start your riding journey.
Bronze
$349 / month
- Monthly riding membership
- Private 1:1 lessons
- Included unmounted horsemanship
- Personalized goal-setting
Silver
$699 / month
- Everything in Bronze
- Additional monthly lessons
- Included unmounted horsemanship
- Faster path toward your goals
Half Lease
$997 / month
- Everything in Bronze & Silver
- 4 additional lessons / month (12 total)
- 4 practice rides / month (Level 3+ required)
- Show & competition opportunity
- All rides & lessons on the same horse
Bronze and Silver per-tier lesson counts shown are summarized; exact monthly inclusions are confirmed at enquiry. All prices in USD, billed monthly.
Meet the team
The people who'll guide your ride
Katerina Pate
Director & Head Trainer
B.S. in Equine Science & Management, University of Kentucky (2024). Background in eventing, show jumping, and equitation, with experience at premier breeding and young-horse facilities.
"My goal is to create a bigger and brighter future for young riders."
Grace Russell
Assistant Trainer
Trains adult amateurs and children and starts horses from the ground up, including international imports and home-breds. Competed at 1.15m, schooled to 1.40m, and showed on the SplitRock circuit in Ohio.
"My focus is to build balanced, confident riders with a deeper understanding of horse movement — because great riding starts with great connection and knowledge."
Lisa & Brian Wee
Owners
Lifelong equestrians who live on the property and run the lesson-horse program. They founded Flying Changes to share their love of horses and build a family-like community, riding alongside their three young children.
"Just bring your passion — we'll handle the rest."
Get in touch
Start your riding journey today
We're currently sold out, so this form joins our waitlist. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll reach out the moment a spot opens.
Flying Changes Riding School
Boutique horseback riding instruction on 50+ acres in Western Howard County, Maryland — with an indoor arena for year-round riding.
- Address15202 Carrs Mill Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797 - Phone(443) 398-7576
- EmailSupport@flying-changes.org
- HoursPlease call or message us for current lesson availability.
Your first ride awaits
Bring your passion. We'll handle the rest.
Owning a horse or competing is never required. Join the waitlist and begin your journey with us.