Little Dude Ranch

Little Dude Ranch offers Pony Riding Lessons for ages 2-11. The program also offers Romper Room Riding Class for ages 2-4, with riding, riding games, colors, numbers, and letter recognition; Horseback Riding Camp for ages 6-9, with grooming, training, riding, and caring for horses; and Friday Family Fun Day with pony trail rides around the frog pond, plus feeding, petting, and pictures.

Programs

• Pony Riding Lessons — 2-11 · Year-round; winter classes held in indoor facilities
• Romper Room Riding Class — 2-4 · Fridays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM · $120 per month · For toddlers and preschoolers. Parent participation is required. Classes include riding, riding games, colors, numbers, and letter recognition.
• Horseback Riding Camp — 6-9 · Last 3 weeks of July and beginning 3 weeks of August; week-long · $350 per week · Week-long horse camp for kids to learn grooming, training, riding, and caring for horses. No experience is necessary.
• Friday Family Fun Day — Fridays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts on Friday June 20th and goes till the end of August · Pony trail rides around the frog pond. Feed, pet, take pictures and trail ride. Call ahead to make reservations.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–11 years old
• Price range: $120–$350
• Facility hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00 am-7:00 pm; all classes are indoors and the facility is heated

About the provider

For over 25 years, Little Dude Ranch has offered pony ride parties and riding lessons to the Rochester area.

Call or Text 585-217-1147. For the quickest response, please call or text. Parents are required to help with beginning classes, but parental help is not required as children advance.

Last updated September 6, 2026.