<p>I asked about this and was told the group riding lessons costs 500usd per semester. I don’t know if they supply helmets for beginners, but it the don’t I would think at minimum you’d need paddock boots and a helmet, and possibly gloves if the reins irritate your hands. You can probably get those three things from Dover Saddlery ([Dover</a> Saddlery - Quality English Horse Tack & Horse Supplies for the Equestrian](<a href=“http://www.doversaddlery.com%5DDover”>http://www.doversaddlery.com)) for not too much when they are all on sale.</p>