The Horse Riding Lesson Journal is a free 11-page printable PDF for riding students. It includes lesson notes, lesson log, skills tracker, horses I ride and riding goals, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Make every lesson count with this horse riding lesson journal. Includes lesson notes, lesson log, skills tracker, horses I ride, riding goals and riding kit.

What's inside the horse riding lesson journal

  • Lesson Notes
  • Lesson Log
  • Skills Tracker
  • Horses I Ride
  • Riding Goals
  • Riding Kit
  • Notes

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All 11 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Journal Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Lesson Notes
  • 5. Lesson Log
  • 6. Skills Tracker
  • 7. Horses I Ride
  • 8. Riding Goals
  • 9. Riding Kit
  • 10. Notes
  • 11. Thank you page

Who this horse riding lesson journal is for

This journal is for horse riding students of all ages, from children taking their first lessons to adults returning to the saddle and riders preparing for shows. It suits students at riding schools and those riding a loaned or owned horse. Writing down what you learned after each lesson helps instructions sink in and makes progress visible, especially on days when riding feels hard. It also helps parents follow a child's progress between lessons.

How to use your horse riding lesson journal

Write notes after each lesson on what you practiced, what went well and your instructor's tips. Log lessons with date, horse and instructor. Track skills such as posting trot, canter and jumping. Record notes on the horses you ride. Set goals for the term, and check your riding kit before lessons. Review your notes before each lesson and pick one thing to focus on.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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Horse Riding Lesson Journal questions

Can I track riding skills?

Yes. Look for the "Skills Tracker" page in the 11-page horse riding lesson journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Can I note the horses I ride?

Yes. Look for the "Horses I Ride" page in the 11-page horse riding lesson journal. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Is it for children?

Yes. Other pages in the 11-page horse riding lesson journal include "Lesson Notes", "Lesson Log" and "Skills Tracker", so related notes stay together. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Is the Horse Riding Lesson Journal really free?

Yes, the Horse Riding Lesson Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 11-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.

What size is the Horse Riding Lesson Journal?

The Horse Riding Lesson Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 11 pages.