The finest cowboys are those who truly understand their equine better half, which is why centaurs make great cowboys. Establish a kindred horse-human connection with today’s Groupon to Matrix Farms in Rolesville, about 30–45 minutes from Raleigh and Durham. Choose between two options:

• For $20, you get a 90-minute trail ride (a $35 value).
• For $49, you get four private or group horseback-riding lessons (up to a $190 value).

Seasoned pros and beginners alike can hone their horsemanship during four group or private lessons. All lesson levels focus heavily on building confidence in the saddle and on safety and correctness, with the potential goal of competitive riding in mind. Each lesson is lead by the expert noodle and muzzle of Matrix’s resident trainer, Tory Jordan, who boasts 20 years of professional training and teaching experience and a keen ability to unite human and horse sans mad science.

Starting Oct. 1, this Groupon will be redeemed at Matrix Farms at 1725 Averette Rd. in Rolesville. As of Sept. 1, trail-rides are no longer offered, customers can use their trail ride Groupon for one horseback-riding lesson.